2014 Specialized Allez Race vs 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race
The Specialized Venge Pro Race size closest to your 540.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge Pro Race
Compared with the Specialized Allez Race in 540.0, the Specialized Venge Pro Race in 61 places the top of the head tube 67 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +67 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 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 Allez Race, 540.0Specialized Venge Pro Race, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Race 540.0 | Specialized Venge Pro Race 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 407mm | +20 mm |
| Stack | 547mm | 614mm | +67 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1013mm | +35 mm |
| Standover | 798mm | 860mm | +62 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 577mm | +77 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 210mm | +65 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 600mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 67.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Pro Race minus the Specialized Allez Race. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez Race, 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez RaceSpecialized Venge Pro Race
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 Allez RaceRace | Specialized Venge Pro RacePro Race |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Tarmac Comp | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | KMC X10 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 2.0 | Roval Rapide CL 60 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Elite | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Shimano R561, Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | Specialized Romin Evo Expert |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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