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2015 Specialized Tarmac Kwiato 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 Kwiato in 54, the Specialized Venge Elite in 61 places the top of the head tube 69 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+69 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+20 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+34 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2015 Specialized Tarmac Kwiato (54) and 2017 Specialized Venge Elite (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Kwiato is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Elite is the colored outline on top.J 978

Specialized Tarmac Kwiato, 54Specialized Venge Elite, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Kwiato 54Specialized Venge Elite 61Difference
Reach387mm407mm+20 mm
Stack543mm612mm+69 mm
Head tube angle73°74°+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°72.5°−1.0°
Effective top tube548mm600mm+52 mm
Chainstay length405mm410mm+5 mm
Wheelbase978mm1012mm+34 mm
BB drop69mm68mm−1 mm
Standover775mm860mm+85 mm
Seat tube length481mm577mm+96 mm
Head tube length140mm210mm+70 mm
BB heightnot listed274mm
Fork lengthnot listed368mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac KwiatoSpecialized 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 KwiatoSpecialized Venge EliteElite
Shifternot listedShimano 105
Derailleurnot listedShimano 105
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Chainnot listedKMC X-11
Cranksetnot listedPraxis Zayante
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized AXIS Elite
Tirenot listedSpecialized S-Works Turbo
Brakenot listedShimano 105
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Comp

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