2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3 SRAM vs 2012 Specialized Allez Compact
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Allez Compact
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −30 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac SL3 SRAM numbers we have for size 58 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL3 SRAM 58 | Specialized Allez Compact 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 407mm | 405mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008mm | 978mm | −30 mm |
| Standover | 828mm | 798mm | −30 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550mm | 510mm | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 205mm | 145mm | −60 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 385mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 548mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Compact minus the Specialized Tarmac SL3 SRAM. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3 SRAM, 2012 Specialized Allez Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL3 SRAMSpecialized Allez Compact
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 SL3 SRAMS-Works SRAM | Specialized Allez CompactCompact |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM RED | Shimano 2300 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Red | Shimano 2300 |
| Cassette | SRAM RED | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC Z51 |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide SL 45 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Mondo Open | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Tektro 955, SRAM RED | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | Specialized Riva |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano 2300 |
| Rim | not listed | Alex Rims S480 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Tarmac |
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