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2016 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2 vs 2015 Specialized Allez Elite

The Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Allez Elite

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2 in 54.0, the Specialized Allez Elite in 61 places the top of the head tube 88 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+88 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+15 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+36 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2016 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2 (54.0) and 2015 Specialized Allez Elite (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez Elite is the colored outline on top.J 977

Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2, 54.0Specialized Allez Elite, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2 54.0Specialized Allez Elite 61Difference
Reach387402mm+15 mm
Stack543631mm+88 mm
Head tube angle7374°+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.572.5°−1.0°
Effective top tube548601mm+53 mm
Chainstay length405410mm+5 mm
Wheelbase9771013mm+36 mm
BB drop6967.5mm−2 mm
BB height272.5not listed
Standover775844mm+69 mm
Seat tube length510570mm+60 mm
Fork length368not listed
Head tube length140230mm+90 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2, 2015 Specialized Allez Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2Specialized Allez Elite

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 Tarmac Pro Disc Race UDi2Pro Disc Race UDi2Specialized Allez EliteElite
ForkSpecialized FACT carbonnot listed
ShifterShimano 785 Di2Shimano Tiagra
DerailleurShimano Ultegra Di2Shimano Tiagra
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano Tiagra
ChainShimano UltegraKMC X-10
CranksetSpecialized ProShimano Tiagra
WheelsetRoval CL 40Specialized AXIS Classic
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeShimano BR-785Specialized Axis 1.0
HandlebarSpecialized Expertnot listed
StemSpecialized Pro SLnot listed
Bar tapeSpecialized Roubaixnot listed
SeatpostS Works FACT carbonnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupe ExpertSpecialized Toupé Sport

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