2010 Specialized Tarmac Elite 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
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac Elite numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Elite 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 1008mm | +35 mm |
| Standover | 777mm | 828mm | +51 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 550mm | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 205mm | +60 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 minus the Specialized Tarmac Elite. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Tarmac Elite, 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac EliteSpecialized 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.
| Part | Specialized Tarmac EliteElite | Specialized Tarmac SL3S-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac FACT | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 FACT |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 CP | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano R550 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Mondo Pro II | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic CXP22 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | not listed |
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