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2012 Specialized Secteur Comp Compact vs 2011 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
−40 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2012 Specialized Secteur Comp Compact (56)The Specialized Secteur Comp Compact frame drawn to scale.J 1010

Only the Specialized Secteur Comp Compact is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL3 numbers we have for size 49 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Secteur Comp Compact 56Specialized Tarmac SL3 49Difference
Reach387mmnot listed
Stack590mmnot listed
Head tube angle72.5°72.25°−0.3°
Seat tube angle73.25°75.5°+2.3°
Chainstay length415mm405mm−10 mm
Wheelbase1010mm970mm−40 mm
Standover798mm730mm−68 mm
Seat tube length485mm460mm−25 mm
Head tube length190mm100mm−90 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Secteur Comp CompactSpecialized Tarmac SL3

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 Apex CompactSpecialized Tarmac SL3S-Works
ShifterSRAM Apex DoubleTapnot listed
DerailleurSRAM Apexnot listed
CassetteSRAM Apexnot listed
ChainKMC X10 CPnot listed
CranksetSRAM S150not listed
Bottom bracketSRAM Powernot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss Axis 2.0not listed
TireSpecialized Espoir Sportnot listed
StemSpecialized Elite-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Riva Plus Secteurnot listed
Framenot listedSpecialized S-Works SL3 FACT

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