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
- +40 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
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
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Dura Ace 54 | Specialized Venge + McLaren 61.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 1013mm | +40 mm |
| Standover | 777mm | 860mm | +83 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 577mm | +67 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 210mm | +65 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 407mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 614mm |
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
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 SL3 Dura AceS-Works Dura Ace | Specialized Venge + McLarenS-Works + McLaren |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide SL 45 | Zipp Zedtech 404 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Mondo Open | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | Specialized EE Cycleworks, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Team | Specialized S-Works Toupe |
| Handlebar | not listed | Zipp Vuka Sprint |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Venge FACT |
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