2010 Specialized Tarmac Expert SL Compact vs 2012 Specialized Venge + McLaren
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 Venge + McLaren
- 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
- −30 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 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 58 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Expert SL Compact 58 | Specialized Venge + McLaren 54.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 407mm | 405mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008mm | 978mm | −30 mm |
| Standover | 828mm | 789mm | −39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550mm | 507mm | −43 mm |
| Head tube length | 205mm | 140mm | −65 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 386mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 544mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge + McLaren minus the Specialized Tarmac Expert SL Compact. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Tarmac Expert SL Compact, 2012 Specialized Venge + McLaren.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Expert SL CompactSpecialized Venge + McLaren
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 Venge + McLarenS-Works + McLaren |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Wheelset | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe | Zipp Zedtech 404 |
| Tire | Specialized Mondo Pro II | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Specialized EE Cycleworks, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Stem | Specialized Pro-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | Specialized S-Works Toupe |
| Handlebar | not listed | Zipp Vuka Sprint |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Venge FACT |
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