2011 Specialized Secteur Triple vs 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3
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
- 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
- −39 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Secteur Triple numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Secteur Triple 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 72° | 73° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 405mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000mm | 961mm | −39 mm |
| Standover | 776mm | 755mm | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495mm | 490mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 120mm | −45 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 minus the Specialized Secteur Triple. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Secteur Triple, 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Secteur TripleSpecialized Tarmac SL3
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.
| Part | Specialized Secteur TripleTriple | Specialized Tarmac SL3S-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 2300 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 2300 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z51 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano 2300 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized All Condition Sport | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic CXP22 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 FACT |
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