2016 Specialized Allez E5 vs 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race
The Specialized Venge Pro Race size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge Pro Race
Compared with the Specialized Allez E5 in 54.0, the Specialized Venge Pro Race in 52 places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez E5, 54.0Specialized Venge Pro Race, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 54.0 | Specialized Venge Pro Race 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 385mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 548 | 528mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 549 | 537mm | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 407 | 405mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | 970mm | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 71.5mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 783 | 766mm | −17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 487mm | −23 mm |
| Fork length | 369 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 | 120mm | −25 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Pro Race minus the Specialized Allez E5. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Allez E5, 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez E5Specialized 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 E5Allez E5 | Specialized Venge Pro RacePro Race |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | SunRace 8-Speed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Octalink spline | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | Roval Rapide CL 60 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Tektro caliper | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-Forged Alloy | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized S-Wrap | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Sport | Specialized Venge |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Romin Evo Expert |
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