2012 Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-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 Elite Mid-Compact in 540.0, the Specialized Venge HRR in 49.0 places the top of the head tube 37 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −37 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact, 540.0Specialized Venge HRR, 49.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact 540.0 | Specialized Venge HRR 49.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 385mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 506mm | −37 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981mm | 970mm | −11 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 741mm | −34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 467mm | −43 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 100mm | −45 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge HRR minus the Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact, 2014 Specialized Venge HRR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-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 Elite Mid-CompactElite Mid-Compact | Specialized Venge HRRS-Works RED HRR |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | SRAM RED 22 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM RED 22 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM RED 22 |
| Chain | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM RED22 |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Elite | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | SRAM RED |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin | Specialized Romin Evo |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Rapide CLX 60 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Venge |
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