2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld vs 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race
The 52 is the Specialized Venge Pro Race size closest to your 490.0 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld. 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 Venge Pro Race
Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld in 490.0, the Specialized Venge Pro Race in 52 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 490.0Specialized Venge Pro Race, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 490.0 | Specialized Venge Pro Race 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 385mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 523mm | 528mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 73° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74° | −1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 970mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 741mm | 766mm | +25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460mm | 487mm | +27 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 120mm | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 537mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Pro Race minus the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSpecialized 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 E5 SmartweldSmartweld | Specialized Venge Pro RacePro Race |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Tarmac Comp | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Rapide CL 60 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Romin Evo Expert |
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