2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Sport 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 Disc Sport in 54, the Specialized Venge Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 40 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −40 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Sport, 54Specialized Venge Elite, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Sport 54 | Specialized Venge Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 385mm | +1 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 504mm | −40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75.5° | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 544mm | 515mm | −29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 969mm | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 270mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 741mm | −34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 498mm | 467mm | −31 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 368mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 100mm | −43 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Sport. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Sport, 2018 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc SportSpecialized 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 Disc SportMen's Disc Sport | Specialized Venge EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL6 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, Shimano 105 R7000 GS | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | KMC X11 EL |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 R7000 | Praxis Zayante |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano 105 R7070 | 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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