2017 Specialized Tarmac Expert 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 Expert eTap in 54, the Specialized Venge Elite in 52 places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 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 Expert eTap, 54Specialized Venge Elite, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Expert eTap 54 | Specialized Venge Elite 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 385mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 526mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 536mm | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 970mm | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 72mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 270mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 766mm | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 487mm | +6 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 120mm | −20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Expert eTap. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Expert eTap, 2018 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Expert 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 Expert eTapExpert eTap | Specialized Venge EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM eTap | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | SRAM eTap | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1170 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1170 | KMC X11 EL |
| Crankset | SRAM S-952 | Praxis Zayante |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 Pro | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | SRAM Force | 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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