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2017 Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition vs 2018 Specialized Venge Elite

The 58 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 58 Specialized Tarmac 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 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
±0 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−1 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 Torch Edition (58) and 2018 Specialized Venge Elite (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Elite is the colored outline on top.J 1003

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Torch Edition 58Specialized Venge Elite 58Difference
Reach402mm401mm−1 mm
Stack591mm591mm±0 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Effective top tube582mm582mm±0 mm
Chainstay length407mm407mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1003mm1002mm−1 mm
BB drop67.5mm68mm+1 mm
BB height274mm274mm±0 mm
Standover826mm834mm+8 mm
Seat tube length522mm547mm+25 mm
Fork length368mm368mm±0 mm
Head tube length190mm190mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition, 2018 Specialized Venge Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac 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 Torch EditionSpecialized Venge EliteElite
Shifternot listedShimano 105
Derailleurnot listedShimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Chainnot listedKMC X11 EL
Cranksetnot listedPraxis Zayante
Chainringnot listedSpecialized 7075-T6
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss R460
Tirenot listedSpecialized S-Works Turbo
Brakenot listedShimano 105
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Comp

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