2016 Specialized Tarmac Comp vs 2018 Specialized Venge Elite
The Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge Elite
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Comp in 54.0, the Specialized Venge Elite in 56 places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Comp, 54.0Specialized Venge Elite, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Comp 54.0 | Specialized Venge Elite 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 395mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 543 | 564mm | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | 565mm | +17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 | 986mm | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 69mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 272.5 | 272.5mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 775 | 809mm | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 527mm | +17 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 160mm | +20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Comp. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Tarmac Comp, 2018 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac CompSpecialized 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 CompComp | Specialized Venge EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X11 EL |
| Crankset | Praxis TURN Zayante | Praxis Zayante |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum S-19 | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Comp | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Stem | Specialized Comp Multi | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized Roubaix | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Comp Carbon | Specialized Venge |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Comp | Specialized Power Comp |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized 7075-T6 |
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