2017 Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc vs 2018 Specialized Venge Elite
The Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge Elite
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc in 54, 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 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc, 54Specialized Venge Elite, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc 54 | Specialized Venge Elite 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 395mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 564mm | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 565mm | +17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 986mm | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 69mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 272.5mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 809mm | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 527mm | +46 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 160mm | +20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc, 2018 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Expert DiscSpecialized 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 Expert DiscExpert Disc | Specialized Venge EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano ST-RS685 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano HG70 | KMC X11 EL |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | Praxis Zayante |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano BR-785 | Shimano 105 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | Specialized Power Comp |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized 7075-T6 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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