2010 Specialized Tarmac Elite 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
- 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 Venge + McLaren 58.0 | 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 | 1003mm | +30 mm |
| Standover | 777mm | 834mm | +57 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 547mm | +37 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 190mm | +45 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 401mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 593mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge + McLaren minus the Specialized Tarmac Elite. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Tarmac Elite, 2012 Specialized Venge + McLaren.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac EliteSpecialized 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 EliteElite | Specialized Venge + McLarenS-Works + McLaren |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Chain | KMC X10 CP | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano R550 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Mondo Pro II | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Rim | Mavic CXP22 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Specialized EE Cycleworks, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe | Specialized S-Works Toupe |
| Wheelset | not listed | Zipp Zedtech 404 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Zipp Vuka Sprint |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Venge FACT |
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