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2018 Specialized Venge Elite vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5

The Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Allez E5

Compared with the Specialized Venge Elite in 54, the Specialized Allez E5 in 61 places the top of the head tube 89 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+89 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+15 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+37 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2018 Specialized Venge Elite (54) and 2017 Specialized Allez E5 (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Venge Elite is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez E5 is the colored outline on top.J 977

Specialized Venge Elite, 54Specialized Allez E5, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Venge Elite 54Specialized Allez E5 61Difference
Reach386mm401mm+15 mm
Stack543mm632mm+89 mm
Head tube angle73°74°+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°72.5°−1.0°
Effective top tube547mm600mm+53 mm
Chainstay length405mm410mm+5 mm
Wheelbase977mm1014mm+37 mm
BB drop69mm68mm−1 mm
BB height272.5mm274mm+2 mm
Standover789mm860mm+71 mm
Seat tube length507mm580mm+73 mm
Fork length368mm369mm+1 mm
Head tube length140mm230mm+90 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Specialized Venge Elite. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Venge Elite, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Venge EliteSpecialized Allez E5

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Venge EliteEliteSpecialized Allez E5Allez E5
ShifterShimano 105Shimano Claris R2400
DerailleurShimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105Shimano Claris R2400
CassetteShimano 105not listed
ChainKMC X11 ELKMC Z7
CranksetPraxis ZayanteFSA Gossamer Pro
ChainringSpecialized 7075-T6not listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R460Specialized Axis Sport
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeShimano 105not listed
HandlebarSpecialized S-Works Aeroflynot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Vengenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power CompSpecialized Toupé Sport

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