2015 Specialized Tarmac Elite 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 Elite 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
Specialized Tarmac Elite, 54Specialized Venge Elite, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Elite 54 | Specialized Venge Elite 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 401mm | +14 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 591mm | +48 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 582mm | +34 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1002mm | +24 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 68mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 834mm | +59 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 547mm | +37 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 190mm | +50 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 274mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 368mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Elite. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Tarmac Elite, 2017 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac EliteSpecialized Venge Elite
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 EliteElite | Specialized Venge EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | KMC X-11 |
| Crankset | Praxis TURN Zayante | Praxis Zayante |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum S5 | Specialized AXIS Elite |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Comp | Specialized Power Comp |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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