2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro vs 2015 Specialized Venge Elite
The 52 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 52 Specialized Tarmac Pro. 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 Pro in 52, the Specialized Venge Elite in 52 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 Pro, 52Specialized Venge Elite, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Pro 52 | Specialized Venge Elite 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 385mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 526mm | 528mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 537mm | 537mm | ±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 | 755mm | 766mm | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 462mm | 487mm | +25 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 120mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Pro. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro, 2015 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac ProSpecialized 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 ProPro | Specialized Venge EliteElite 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom bracket | Praxis 6806 | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis TURN Zayante |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Turbo Elite |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Romin EVO Comp |
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