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2010 Specialized Tarmac Comp Double 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
−32 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.8°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac Comp Double numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Comp Double 54Specialized Tarmac SL3 49Difference
Head tube angle73°72.25°−0.8°
Seat tube angle73.5°75.5°+2.0°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase973mm941mm−32 mm
Standover777mm730mm−47 mm
Seat tube length510mm460mm−50 mm
Head tube length145mm100mm−45 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 minus the Specialized Tarmac Comp Double. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Tarmac Comp Double, 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Comp DoubleSpecialized 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.

PartSpecialized Tarmac Comp DoubleComp DoubleSpecialized Tarmac SL3S-Works
FrameSpecialized Tarmac FACTSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 FACT
ShifterShimano 105not listed
DerailleurShimano 105not listed
CassetteShimano 105not listed
ChainShimano 105not listed
CranksetShimano 105not listed
WheelsetMavic Aksiumnot listed
TireSpecialized Mondo Pro IInot listed
BrakeShimano 105not listed
StemSpecialized Comp-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupenot listed

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