2016 Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race vs 2015 Specialized Allez Elite
The 49 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 49.0 Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race. 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 Allez Elite
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race in 49.0, the Specialized Allez Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +23 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race, 49.0Specialized Allez Elite, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race 49.0 | Specialized Allez Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386 | 380mm | −6 mm |
| Stack | 505 | 528mm | +23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25 | 72.25° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 517 | 517mm | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970 | 972mm | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 71.5mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 270 | not listed | |
| Standover | 730 | 742mm | +12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 460mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 125mm | +25 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race, 2015 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc RaceSpecialized Allez Elite
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 Tarmac Expert Disc RaceExpert Disc Race | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 685 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | Shimano Tiagra |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CL 40 | Specialized AXIS Classic |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano BR-785 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized Roubaix | not listed |
| Seatpost | S Works FACT carbon | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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