2024 Colnago V4Rs vs 2022 Specialized Allez Elite
The 49 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 550 Colnago V4Rs. 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 Elite
Compared with the Colnago V4Rs in 550, the Specialized Allez Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 58 mm lower and 29 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −58 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −29 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Colnago V4Rs numbers we have for size 550 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Colnago V4Rs 550 | Specialized Allez Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403 | 374 | −29 mm |
| Stack | 593 | 535 | −58 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.9 | 72.25 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0 | 75.25 | +2.3° |
| Chainstay length | 408 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 72 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 181 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | not listed | |
| Standover | not listed | 720 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 460 |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Colnago V4Rs. Full charts: 2024 Colnago V4Rs, 2022 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Colnago V4RsSpecialized Allez Elite
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 | Colnago V4RsDura-Ace Di2 | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Colnago V4Rs | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum |
| Fork | V4Rs disc | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM Rival 22 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Rival 22 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace | SunRace 11-32 |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace DI2 | KMC X11 Extra |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace | Praxis Alba |
| Chainring | Shimano 52/36 | Praxis Alba |
| Bottom bracket | CeramicSpeed T47 | Praxis 68mm |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Wind 42 | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | Hutchinson Blackbird | Specialized Roadsport |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Rotor | Shimano 160, Shimano 140 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Colnago CC01 integrated | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | Colnago CC.01 | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Bar tape | Colnago Grip | not listed |
| Headset | CeramicSpeed SLT | not listed |
| Seatpost | Colnago Aero | Specialized Alloy |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension STN | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
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