2017 Specialized Tarmac Expert vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite
The 49 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 49 Specialized Tarmac Expert. 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 Expert in 49, the Specialized Venge Elite in 49 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
Specialized Tarmac Expert, 49Specialized Venge Elite, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Expert 49 | Specialized Venge Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 385mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 504mm | 506mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 72.25° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 518mm | 518mm | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 970mm | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 71.5mm | 71.5mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 270mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 730mm | 741mm | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 431mm | 467mm | +36 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 100mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Expert. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Expert, 2015 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac ExpertSpecialized 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 ExpertExpert | Specialized Venge EliteElite 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano HG70 | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | Praxis TURN Zayante |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 Pro | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Turbo Elite |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | Specialized Romin EVO Comp |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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