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2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 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 E5 Smartweld in 54, the Specialized Venge Pro Race in 52 places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−19 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−8 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld (54) and 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race (52), 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 978

Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld, 54Specialized Venge Pro Race, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez E5 Smartweld 54Specialized Venge Pro Race 52Difference
Reach387mm385mm−2 mm
Stack547mm528mm−19 mm
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°74°+0.5°
Effective top tube548mm537mm−11 mm
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase978mm970mm−8 mm
BB drop69mm71.5mm+3 mm
Standover798mm766mm−32 mm
Seat tube length500mm487mm−13 mm
Head tube length145mm120mm−25 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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