Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,700
    $1,800
    $1,300
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    $1,300

    At Specialized

    $1,300

    At Contender

    Category
    EnduranceEnduranceGravel
    Weight
    19.9 lbs22.6 lbs
    2.8
    3.4
    2.5
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Clearance
    47c
    Brakes
    RimHydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Rival, PraxisTiagra, PraxisClaris
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 102 × 8
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Allez Elite, Specialized Allez Sport, and Specialized Diverge E5 are all aluminum frame road bikes. The Allez Elite has better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2022 Allez Elite
    2024 Allez Sport
    2023 Diverge E5
    Other Endurance bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    39 mph

    2022 Allez Elite

    39 mph

    2024 Allez Sport

    39 mph

    2023 Diverge E5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing w/ SmoothWelds, 1-1/8"- 1-3/8" tapered head tube, internal cable routing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Black / Gloss Black; Gloss Cast Blue / Flake Silver/carbon; Gloss Smoke / Ice Papaya/carbon

    Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, flat mount disc, rack and fender eyelets, fully manipulated tubing w/ SmoothWelds, internal cable routing, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Black / Gloss Black; Gloss Cast Blue / Flake Silver/carbon; Gloss Smoke / Ice Papaya/carbon

    Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Black / Gloss Black; Gloss Cast Blue / Flake Silver/carbon; Gloss Smoke / Ice Papaya/carbon

    Fork

    Specialized FACT carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" taper, fender eyelets

    Specialized FACT full carbon, flat mount disc, 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" taper, fender eyelets, 12x100mm thru-axle

    FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    Bottom Bracket

    Praxis 68mm BSA

    Praxis 68mm BSA

    Shimano 68mm threaded

    Stem

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise

    3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise

    Handlebar

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

    Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

    Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

    Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

    Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

    Pedals

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    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Rival 22, 11-speed

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed

    Shimano Claris, 8-speed

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM Rival 22, clamp-on

    Shimano Tiagra, braze-on

    Shimano Claris, 8-speed, braze-on

    Crank

    Praxis Alba, 50/34T

    Praxis Alba - 50/34t, 50/34T

    Shimano Claris R200, 50/34T

    Shifters

    SRAM Rival 22

    Shimano Tiagra Disc 4720, 10-speed

    Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed

    Cassette

    SunRace, 11-speed, 11-32t

    Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-32t

    SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed

    KMC X10, 10-Speed

    KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™

    Brakes

    Front: Axis 1.0 caliper, Rear: Axis 1.0 caliper

    Front: Shimano Tiagra, Hydraulic disc - 160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano Tiagra, Hydraulic disc - 160mm rotor

    Front: Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc, Rear: Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 20h, Rear: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h

    Front: Axis Sport Disc Tubeless Ready, Rear: Axis Sport Disc Tubeless Ready

    Front: AXIS Elite Disc, Rear: AXIS Elite Disc

    Tires

    Front: RoadSport, 700x26mm, Rear: RoadSport, 700x26mm

    Front: Specialized Roadsport, 700X30c, Rear: Specialized Roadsport, 700X30c

    Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c

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