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2010 Specialized Tarmac Pro SL 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
−52 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac Pro SL numbers we have for size 61 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Pro SL 61Specialized Venge + McLaren 54.0Difference
Head tube angle74°73°−1.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°73.5°+1.0°
Chainstay length410mm405mm−5 mm
Wheelbase1030mm978mm−52 mm
Standover857mm789mm−68 mm
Seat tube length580mm507mm−73 mm
Head tube length230mm140mm−90 mm
Reachnot listed386mm
Stacknot listed544mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Pro SLSpecialized 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 SLPro SLSpecialized Venge + McLarenS-Works + McLaren
FrameSpecialized Tarmac SL FACTnot listed
Shifternot listedShimano Dura-Ace Di2
Derailleurnot listedShimano Dura-Ace Di2
Cassettenot listedShimano Dura-Ace
Chainnot listedShimano Dura-Ace
Wheelsetnot listedZipp Zedtech 404
Tirenot listedSpecialized S-Works Turbo
Brakenot listedSpecialized EE Cycleworks, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
Handlebarnot listedZipp Vuka Sprint
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized S-Works Venge FACT
Saddlenot listedSpecialized S-Works Toupe

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