2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite
The 61 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 64 Specialized Tarmac Comp. 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 Comp in 64, the Specialized Venge Elite in 61 places the top of the head tube 22 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −22 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Comp, 64Specialized Venge Elite, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Comp 64 | Specialized Venge Elite 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415mm | 407mm | −8 mm |
| Stack | 636mm | 614mm | −22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5° | 72.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 621mm | 600mm | −21 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016mm | 1013mm | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 67.5mm | 67.5mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 274.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 850mm | 860mm | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 584mm | 577mm | −7 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 235mm | 210mm | −25 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Comp. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp, 2015 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 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R5800 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra | Praxis TURN Zayante |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Turbo Elite |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Comp | Specialized Romin EVO Comp |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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