I have the S-Works one, have ridden the standard one, and despite noticing a bit more weight in the frame, I feel very little difference in ride quality. If anything I would've said it's a bit 'softer' feeling than the CAAD, but not at all in a bad way. Though I haven't ridden the CAAD properly set up for me...
@Mr B, problem solved: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/allez/allez-e5-smartweld-frameset
I have the S-Works one, have ridden the standard one, and despite noticing a bit more weight in the frame, I feel very little difference in ride quality. If anything I would've said it's a bit 'softer' feeling than the CAAD, but not at all in a bad way. Though I haven't ridden the CAAD properly set up for me...
S-Works one is crazy light too.