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2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3 vs 2012 Specialized Venge + McLaren

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 Venge + McLaren

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
−3 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.8°
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 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL3 54Specialized Venge + McLaren 49.0Difference
Head tube angle73°72.25°−0.8°
Seat tube angle73.5°75.5°+2.0°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase973mm970mm−3 mm
Standover777mm741mm−36 mm
Seat tube length510mm467mm−43 mm
Head tube length145mm100mm−45 mm
Reachnot listed385mm
Stacknot listed506mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge + McLaren minus the Specialized Tarmac SL3. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3, 2012 Specialized Venge + McLaren.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL3Specialized Venge + McLaren

AggressivePositionUpright
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 Venge + McLarenS-Works + McLaren
FrameSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 FACTnot listed
Shifternot listedShimano Dura-Ace Di2
Derailleurnot listedShimano Dura-Ace Di2
Cassettenot listedShimano Dura-Ace
Chainnot listedShimano Dura-Ace
Wheelsetnot listedZipp Zedtech 404
Tirenot listedSpecialized S-Works Turbo
Brakenot listedSpecialized EE Cycleworks, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
Handlebarnot listedZipp Vuka Sprint
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized S-Works Venge FACT
Saddlenot listedSpecialized S-Works Toupe

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