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2010 Specialized Tarmac Pro SL Compact SRAM 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
−10 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac Pro SL Compact SRAM numbers we have for size 56 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Pro SL Compact SRAM 56Specialized Venge + McLaren 54.0Difference
Head tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.25°73.5°+0.3°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase988mm978mm−10 mm
Standover800mm789mm−11 mm
Seat tube length530mm507mm−23 mm
Head tube length170mm140mm−30 mm
Reachnot listed386mm
Stacknot listed544mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge + McLaren minus the Specialized Tarmac Pro SL Compact SRAM. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Tarmac Pro SL Compact SRAM, 2012 Specialized Venge + McLaren.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Pro SL Compact SRAMSpecialized Venge + McLaren

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 Tarmac Pro SL Compact SRAMPro SL Compact SRAMSpecialized Venge + McLarenS-Works + McLaren
FrameSpecialized Tarmac SL FACTnot listed
ShifterSRAM REDShimano Dura-Ace Di2
DerailleurSRAM Force, SRAM RedShimano Dura-Ace Di2
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano Dura-Ace
ChainKMC X10 CPShimano Dura-Ace
WheelsetMavic Kysrium EliteZipp Zedtech 404
TireSpecialized SW MondoSpecialized S-Works Turbo
BrakeSRAM Force, SRAM REDSpecialized EE Cycleworks, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
StemSpecialized Pro-Setnot listed
SaddleSpecialized ToupeSpecialized S-Works Toupe
Handlebarnot listedZipp Vuka Sprint
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized S-Works Venge FACT

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