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2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld vs 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race

The 56 is the Specialized Venge Pro Race size closest to your 56 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 56, the Specialized Venge Pro Race in 56 places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−8 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld (56) and 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race (56), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Pro Race is the colored outline on top.J 986

Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 56Specialized Venge Pro Race, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld 56Specialized Venge Pro Race 56Difference
Reach395mm395mm±0 mm
Stack574mm566mm−8 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.25°73.25°±0.0°
Effective top tube565mm565mm±0 mm
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase986mm986mm±0 mm
BB drop69mm69mm±0 mm
Standover816mm809mm−7 mm
Seat tube length520mm527mm+7 mm
Head tube length170mm160mm−10 mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge Pro Race minus the Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez E5 SmartweldSpecialized 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 E5 SmartweldSpecialized Venge Pro RacePro Race
Shifternot listedShimano Ultegra
Derailleurnot listedShimano Ultegra
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra
Chainnot listedShimano Ultegra
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Rapide CL 60
Tirenot listedSpecialized Turbo Pro
Brakenot listedShimano Ultegra
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Romin Evo Expert

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