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2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Dura Ace 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
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac SL3 Dura Ace numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Dura Ace 54Specialized Venge + McLaren 52.0Difference
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°74°+0.5°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase973mm970mm−3 mm
Standover777mm766mm−11 mm
Seat tube length510mm487mm−23 mm
Head tube length145mm120mm−25 mm
Reachnot listed385mm
Stacknot listed528mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL3 Dura AceSpecialized 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 SL3 Dura AceS-Works Dura AceSpecialized Venge + McLarenS-Works + McLaren
FrameSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 FACTnot listed
ShifterShimano Dura-AceShimano Dura-Ace Di2
DerailleurShimano Dura-AceShimano Dura-Ace Di2
CassetteShimano Dura-AceShimano Dura-Ace
ChainShimano Dura-AceShimano Dura-Ace
WheelsetRoval Rapide SL 45Zipp Zedtech 404
TireSpecialized S-Works Mondo OpenSpecialized S-Works Turbo
BrakeShimano Dura-AceSpecialized EE Cycleworks, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
SaddleSpecialized Toupé TeamSpecialized S-Works Toupe
Handlebarnot listedZipp Vuka Sprint
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized S-Works Venge FACT

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