2017 Specialized Tarmac Expert vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite
The Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge Elite
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Expert in 56, the Specialized Venge Elite in 52 places the top of the head tube 36 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −36 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Expert, 56Specialized Venge Elite, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Expert 56 | Specialized Venge Elite 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 385mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 564mm | 528mm | −36 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 74° | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 565mm | 537mm | −28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 970mm | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 71.5mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 795mm | 766mm | −29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 501mm | 487mm | −14 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 160mm | 120mm | −40 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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