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2015 Specialized Allez Comp vs 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race

The Specialized Venge Pro Race size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Venge Pro Race

Compared with the Specialized Allez Comp in 54, the Specialized Venge Pro Race in 56 places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+19 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+8 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+8 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2015 Specialized Allez Comp (54) and 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race (56), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Pro Race is the colored outline on top.J 978

Specialized Allez Comp, 54Specialized Venge Pro Race, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Comp 54Specialized Venge Pro Race 56Difference
Reach387mm395mm+8 mm
Stack547mm566mm+19 mm
Head tube angle73°73.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.25°−0.3°
Effective top tube548mm565mm+17 mm
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase978mm986mm+8 mm
BB drop69mm69mm±0 mm
Standover798mm809mm+11 mm
Seat tube length500mm527mm+27 mm
Head tube length145mm160mm+15 mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge Pro Race minus the Specialized Allez Comp. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Allez Comp, 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez CompSpecialized Venge Pro Race

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 Allez CompCompSpecialized Venge Pro RacePro Race
ShifterShimano 105Shimano Ultegra
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano Ultegra
CassetteShimano 105Shimano Ultegra
ChainKMC X-11Shimano Ultegra
CranksetFSA Gossamernot listed
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS 1.0Roval Rapide CL 60
TireSpecialized Espoir EliteSpecialized Turbo Pro
BrakeSpecialized AXIS 2.0Shimano Ultegra
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportSpecialized Romin Evo Expert
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge

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