2015 Specialized Venge Elite vs 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld
Compared with the Specialized Venge Elite in 54, the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 61 places the top of the head tube 87 mm higher and 22 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +87 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +22 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Venge Elite, 54Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Elite 54 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 408mm | +22 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 631mm | +87 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 600mm | +52 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1013mm | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 67.5mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 854mm | +65 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 580mm | +73 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 230mm | +90 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld minus the Specialized Venge Elite. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Venge Elite, 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge EliteSpecialized 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 EliteElite 105 | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Crankset | Praxis TURN Zayante | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum S5 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Elite | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works Aerofly | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin EVO Comp | not listed |
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