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2011 Specialized Secteur Comp Compact vs 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-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 Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-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
+9 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Secteur Comp Compact numbers we have for size 56 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Secteur Comp Compact 56Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 610.0Difference
Head tube angle72.5°74°+1.5°
Seat tube angle73.25°72.5°−0.8°
Chainstay length415mm410mm−5 mm
Wheelbase1010mm1019mm+9 mm
Standover798mm850mm+52 mm
Seat tube length515mm580mm+65 mm
Head tube length190mm230mm+40 mm
Reachnot listed408mm
Stacknot listed612mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Secteur Comp Compact. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Secteur Comp Compact, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Secteur Comp CompactSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact

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 Secteur Comp CompactComp CompactSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact
ShifterShimano 105Shimano Ultegra
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano Ultegra
CassetteShimano 105Shimano 105
ChainShimano 105KMC
CranksetShimano 105FSA SL-K Light
TireSpecialized All ConditionSpecialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo
RimMavic CXP22not listed
BrakeShimano 105Shimano Ultegra
StemSpecialized Comp-SetSpecialized CompSet
SaddleSpecialized RivaSpecialized Ruby Gel
Framenot listedSpecialized FACT 10r
Chainringnot listedFSA SL-K Light
Wheelsetnot listedFulcrum Racing 4
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Shallow Drop
Headsetnot listedSpecialized Integrated
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Comp

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