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2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Module 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
+25 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Module 54Specialized Venge + McLaren 58.0Difference
Head tube angle73°73.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Effective top tube548mmnot listed
Chainstay length405mm407mm+2 mm
Wheelbase978mm1003mm+25 mm
BB drop69mmnot listed
Standover768mm834mm+66 mm
Seat tube length510mm547mm+37 mm
Head tube length130mm190mm+60 mm
Reachnot listed401mm
Stacknot listed593mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL3 ModuleSpecialized 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 ModuleS-Works ModuleSpecialized 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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