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2012 Specialized Secteur Compact 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
−65 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−15 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2012 Specialized Secteur Compact (61)The Specialized Secteur Compact frame drawn to scale.J 1038

Only the Specialized Secteur Compact is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL3 numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Secteur Compact 61Specialized Tarmac SL3 54Difference
Reach398mmnot listed
Stack643mmnot listed
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°73.5°+1.0°
Chainstay length420mm405mm−15 mm
Wheelbase1038mm973mm−65 mm
Standover851mm777mm−74 mm
Seat tube length535mm510mm−25 mm
Head tube length245mm145mm−100 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 minus the Specialized Secteur Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Secteur Compact, 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Secteur 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 CompactCompactSpecialized Tarmac SL3S-Works
ShifterShimano 2300not listed
DerailleurShimano 2300not listed
CassetteShimano HG50not listed
ChainKMC Z51not listed
CranksetShimano 2300not listed
TireSpecialized Espoir Sportnot listed
RimAlex Rims S480not listed
SaddleSpecialized Riva Plus Secteurnot listed
Framenot listedSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 FACT

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