2019 Cervélo R5 R8070 vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5
The 49 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 48 Cervélo R5 R8070. 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
Compared with the Cervélo R5 R8070 in 48, the Specialized Allez E5 in 49 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cervélo R5 R8070, 48Specialized Allez E5, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo R5 R8070 48 | Specialized Allez E5 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 362 | 387mm | +25 mm |
| Stack | 499 | 505mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.25° | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 75.5° | +2.5° |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 405mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972 | 972mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 693 | 736mm | +43 mm |
| Head tube length | 83 | 100mm | +17 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 518mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 72mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 460mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 369mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Cervélo R5 R8070. Full charts: 2019 Cervélo R5 R8070, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo R5 R8070Specialized Allez E5
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 | Cervélo R5 R8070Ultegra R8070 Di2 | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cervélo R5 | not listed |
| Fork | Cervélo R5 Disc | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8070 Di2 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8050 Di2 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG701 | KMC Z7 |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | FSA Gossamer Pro |
| Chainring | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cervélo BBright 24x90 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss PRC 1450 Spline 35 | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Continental GP4000 S II | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8070 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT800 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cervélo AB06 Aero | not listed |
| Stem | Cervélo Carbon | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS-2 Tapered | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP-18 | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Zero 2 STN | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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