2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's vs 2018 Specialized Venge Elite
The 54 is the Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 54 Specialized Tarmac Men's. 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 Men's in 54, the Specialized Venge Elite in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's, 54Specialized Venge Elite, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's 54 | Specialized Venge Elite 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 386mm | +2 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 543mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 540mm | 547mm | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 977mm | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 69mm | −3 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 272.5mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 789mm | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 507mm | +26 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 368mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 140mm | −3 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's, 2018 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men'sSpecialized 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'sMen's | Specialized Venge EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL4 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X10EL | KMC X11 EL |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba M30 | Praxis Zayante |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Elite | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Tektro Axis | Shimano 105 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | 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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