2017 Specialized Tarmac eTap 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 eTap in 54, the Specialized Venge Elite in 61 places the top of the head tube 69 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +69 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +34 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac eTap, 54Specialized Venge Elite, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac eTap 54 | Specialized Venge Elite 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 407mm | +20 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 612mm | +69 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 600mm | +52 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1012mm | +34 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 68mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 274mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 860mm | +85 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 577mm | +96 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 210mm | +70 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac eTap. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac eTap, 2018 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac eTapSpecialized 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 eTapS-Works eTap | Specialized Venge EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM eTap | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | SRAM eTap | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SRAM Red 22 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM Red 22 | KMC X11 EL |
| Crankset | SRAM Red 22 | Praxis Zayante |
| Wheelset | Roval CLX 40 | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Cotton | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | SRAM Red 22 | Shimano 105 |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Toupe | 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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