2012 Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact vs 2011 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
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL3 numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact 490.0 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 504mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 73° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 73.5° | −2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 978mm | +8 mm |
| Standover | 730mm | 777mm | +47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460mm | 510mm | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 145mm | +45 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 minus the Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact, 2011 Specialized Tarmac SL3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-CompactSpecialized Tarmac SL3
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 Elite Mid-CompactElite Mid-Compact | Specialized Tarmac SL3S-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Elite | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized S-Works SL3 FACT |
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