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2015 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race vs 2017 Specialized Venge Elite

The Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Venge Elite

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race in 54, the Specialized Venge Elite in 58 places the top of the head tube 48 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+48 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+14 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+24 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2015 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race (54) and 2017 Specialized Venge Elite (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Elite is the colored outline on top.J 978

Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race, 54Specialized Venge Elite, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race 54Specialized Venge Elite 58Difference
Reach387mm401mm+14 mm
Stack543mm591mm+48 mm
Head tube angle73°73.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Effective top tube548mm582mm+34 mm
Chainstay length405mm407mm+2 mm
Wheelbase978mm1002mm+24 mm
BB drop69mm68mm−1 mm
Standover775mm834mm+59 mm
Seat tube length481mm547mm+66 mm
Head tube length140mm190mm+50 mm
BB heightnot listed274mm
Fork lengthnot listed368mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc RaceSpecialized 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 Pro Disc RacePro Disc RaceSpecialized Venge EliteElite
ShifterShimano 685Shimano 105
DerailleurShimano UltegraShimano 105
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano 105
ChainShimano UltegraKMC X-11
WheelsetRoval Rapide CL 40 SCSSpecialized AXIS Elite
TireSpecialized Turbo ProSpecialized S-Works Turbo
BrakeShimano 785Shimano 105
SaddleSpecialized Toupe ExpertSpecialized Power Comp
Cranksetnot listedPraxis Zayante
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge

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