2016 Specialized Tarmac Pro Race 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 Pro Race in 54.0, 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 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +48 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Pro Race, 54.0Specialized Venge Elite, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Pro Race 54.0 | Specialized Venge Elite 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 401mm | +14 mm |
| Stack | 543 | 591mm | +48 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | 582mm | +34 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 | 1002mm | +25 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 68mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 272.5 | 274mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 775 | 834mm | +59 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 547mm | +37 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 190mm | +50 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Pro Race. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Tarmac Pro Race, 2018 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Pro RaceSpecialized 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 Pro RacePro Race | Specialized Venge EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | S Works FACT carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | KMC X11 EL |
| Crankset | Specialized Pro | Praxis Zayante |
| Wheelset | Roval CL 40 | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized Roubaix | not listed |
| Seatpost | S Works FACT carbon | Specialized Venge |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | Specialized Power Comp |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized 7075-T6 |
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