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2012 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
−59 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 Triple (54)The Specialized Secteur Triple frame drawn to scale.J 1000

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Secteur Triple 54Specialized Tarmac SL3 49Difference
Reach380mmnot listed
Stack564mmnot listed
Head tube angle72°72.25°+0.3°
Seat tube angle73.5°75.5°+2.0°
Chainstay length415mm405mm−10 mm
Wheelbase1000mm941mm−59 mm
Standover776mm730mm−46 mm
Seat tube length466mm460mm−6 mm
Head tube length165mm100mm−65 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Secteur TripleSpecialized 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 TripleTripleSpecialized 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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