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2015 Specialized Tarmac S-Build vs 2017 Specialized Venge Elite

The 49 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 49 Specialized Tarmac S-Build. 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 S-Build in 49, the Specialized Venge Elite in 49 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 S-Build (49) and 2017 Specialized Venge Elite (49), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac S-Build is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Elite is the colored outline on top.J 970

Specialized Tarmac S-Build, 49Specialized Venge Elite, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac S-Build 49Specialized Venge Elite 49Difference
Reach386mm385mm−1 mm
Stack504mm504mm±0 mm
Head tube angle72.25°72.25°±0.0°
Seat tube angle75.5°75.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube518mm515mm−3 mm
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase970mm969mm−1 mm
BB drop71.5mm72mm+1 mm
Standover730mm741mm+11 mm
Seat tube length431mm467mm+36 mm
Head tube length100mm100mm±0 mm
BB heightnot listed270mm
Fork lengthnot listed368mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac S-Build. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Tarmac S-Build, 2017 Specialized Venge Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac S-BuildSpecialized 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 S-BuildSpecialized 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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