2014 Specialized Venge Pro Race vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Venge Pro Race in 54.0, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 56 places the top of the head tube 30 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +30 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge Pro Race, 54.0Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Pro Race 54.0 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 395mm | +9 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 574mm | +30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 986mm | +8 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 816mm | +27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 520mm | +13 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 170mm | +30 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 565mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 69mm |
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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