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2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite

The 58 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 58 Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition. 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 Torch Edition in 58, the Specialized Venge Elite in 58 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition (58) and 2015 Specialized Venge Elite (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Elite is the colored outline on top.J 1003

Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition, 58Specialized Venge Elite, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition 58Specialized Venge Elite 58Difference
Reach402mm401mm−1 mm
Stack591mm593mm+2 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Effective top tube582mm582mm±0 mm
Chainstay length407mm407mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1003mm1003mm±0 mm
BB drop67.5mm67.5mm±0 mm
BB height274mmnot listed
Standover826mm834mm+8 mm
Seat tube length522mm547mm+25 mm
Fork length368mmnot listed
Head tube length190mm190mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition, 2015 Specialized Venge Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch EditionSpecialized 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 Comp Torch EditionComp Torch EditionSpecialized Venge EliteElite 105
ShifterShimano Ultegra R6800Shimano 105
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R6800Shimano 105
CassetteShimano 105 R5800Shimano 105
ChainKMC X-11Shimano 105
CranksetShimano UltegraPraxis TURN Zayante
WheelsetDT Swiss R460Fulcrum S5
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Turbo Elite
BrakeShimano UltegraShimano 105
SaddleSpecialized Toupe CompSpecialized Romin EVO Comp
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge

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