2010 Specialized Tarmac Expert SL 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
- −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 Expert SL Compact numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Expert SL Compact 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 941mm | −32 mm |
| Standover | 777mm | 730mm | −47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 460mm | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 100mm | −45 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 minus the Specialized Tarmac Expert SL Compact. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Tarmac Expert SL Compact, 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Expert SL CompactSpecialized Tarmac SL3
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 Expert SL CompactExpert SL Compact | Specialized Tarmac SL3S-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL FACT | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 FACT |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Wheelset | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Mondo Pro II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | not listed |
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