2014 Specialized Venge Pro Race vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The 52 is the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 49.0 Specialized Venge Pro Race. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Venge Pro Race in 49.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 52 places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge Pro Race, 49.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Pro Race 49.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 385mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 506mm | 523mm | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 73° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74° | −1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 970mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 741mm | 777mm | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 467mm | 480mm | +13 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 120mm | +20 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 537mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Venge Pro Race. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge Pro Race, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge Pro RaceSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Venge Pro RacePro Race Force | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force 22 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 22 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM 1170 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM 1170 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CL 60 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force, SRAM Force 22 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac Expert | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo Expert | not listed |
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