2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc 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 Men's Comp Disc 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 Men's Comp Disc, 54Specialized Venge Elite, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc 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 Men's Comp Disc. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc, 2018 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp DiscSpecialized 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 Men's Comp DiscMen's Comp Disc | Specialized Venge EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | KMC X11 EL |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Praxis Zayante |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano RS785 | Shimano 105 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Comp | 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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