2008 Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset vs 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Team Geo
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 Team Geo
- 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
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset numbers we have for size 49 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset 49 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Team Geo 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 73° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 73.5° | −2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 518 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970 | 978mm | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 71.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 730 | 768mm | +38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 510mm | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 130mm | +30 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Team Geo minus the Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset. Full charts: 2008 Specialized Tarmac SL Frameset, 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Team Geo.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL FramesetSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Team Geo
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 Tarmac SL FramesetS-Works SL Frameset | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Team GeoS-Works Team Geo |
|---|---|---|
| Headset | Specialized Mindset | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 FACT |
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