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2015 Specialized Tarmac Disc vs 2017 Specialized Venge Elite

The 58 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 58 Specialized Tarmac Disc. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Venge Elite

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Disc in 58, the Specialized Venge Elite in 58 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
±0 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−1 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2015 Specialized Tarmac Disc (58) and 2017 Specialized Venge Elite (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Disc is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Elite is the colored outline on top.J 1003

Specialized Tarmac Disc, 58Specialized Venge Elite, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Disc 58Specialized Venge Elite 58Difference
Reach402mm401mm−1 mm
Stack591mm591mm±0 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Effective top tube582mm582mm±0 mm
Chainstay length407mm407mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1003mm1002mm−1 mm
BB drop67.5mm68mm+1 mm
Standover826mm834mm+8 mm
Seat tube length522mm547mm+25 mm
Head tube length190mm190mm±0 mm
BB heightnot listed274mm
Fork lengthnot listed368mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Disc. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Tarmac Disc, 2017 Specialized Venge Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac DiscSpecialized Venge Elite

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 DiscS-Works Di2 DiscSpecialized Venge EliteElite
ShifterShimano 785 Di2Shimano 105
DerailleurShimano Dura Ace Di2Shimano 105
CassetteShimano Dura-AceShimano 105
ChainShimano Dura-AceKMC X-11
WheelsetRoval Rapide CLX 40 SCSSpecialized AXIS Elite
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized S-Works Turbo
BrakeShimano 785Shimano 105
SaddleSpecialized Toupé ProSpecialized Power Comp
Cranksetnot listedPraxis Zayante
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge

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