2012 Specialized Tarmac Compact vs 2014 Specialized Venge HRR
The Specialized Venge HRR size closest to your 540.0 is the 54.0. Compare the 54.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge HRR
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Compact in 540.0, the Specialized Venge HRR in 61.0 places the top of the head tube 71 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +71 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +32 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Compact, 540.0Specialized Venge HRR, 61.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Compact 540.0 | Specialized Venge HRR 61.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 407mm | +20 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 614mm | +71 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981mm | 1013mm | +32 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 860mm | +85 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 577mm | +67 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 210mm | +65 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge HRR minus the Specialized Tarmac Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Tarmac Compact, 2014 Specialized Venge HRR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac CompactSpecialized Venge HRR
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 CompactCompact | Specialized Venge HRRS-Works RED HRR |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM RED 22 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM RED 22 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM RED 22 |
| Chain | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM RED22 |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Axis 2.0 | Roval Rapide CLX 60 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM RED |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Elite-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin | Specialized Romin Evo |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Venge |
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