2015 Specialized Tarmac Sport vs 2017 Specialized Venge Elite
The 49 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 49 Specialized Tarmac Sport. 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 Sport 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
Specialized Tarmac Sport, 49Specialized Venge Elite, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Sport 49 | Specialized Venge Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 385mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 504mm | 504mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 72.25° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 518mm | 515mm | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 969mm | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 71.5mm | 72mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 730mm | 741mm | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460mm | 467mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 100mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 368mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Sport. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Tarmac Sport, 2017 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SportSpecialized 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 SportSport | 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 | FSA Gossamer | Praxis Zayante |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 2.0 | Specialized AXIS Elite |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | 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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