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2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3 vs 2010 Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
−15 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac SL3 numbers we have for size 56 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL3 56Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact 54Difference
Head tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.25°73.5°+0.3°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase988mm973mm−15 mm
Standover800mm777mm−23 mm
Seat tube length530mm510mm−20 mm
Head tube length170mm145mm−25 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact minus the Specialized Tarmac SL3. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3, 2010 Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL3Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact

CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Tarmac SL3S-WorksSpecialized Tarmac Comp CompactComp Compact
FrameSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 FACTSpecialized Tarmac FACT
Shifternot listedShimano 105
Derailleurnot listedShimano 105
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Chainnot listedShimano 105
Cranksetnot listedShimano 105
Wheelsetnot listedMavic Aksium
Tirenot listedSpecialized Mondo Pro II
Brakenot listedShimano 105
Stemnot listedSpecialized Comp-Set
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Toupe

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