2011 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Double vs 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite
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 Elite
- 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 Expert Double 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 Expert Double 54 | Specialized Tarmac Elite 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1003mm | +25 mm |
| Standover | 777mm | 828mm | +51 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 550mm | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 205mm | +60 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Double. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Double, 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert DoubleSpecialized Tarmac Elite
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 Expert DoubleExpert Double | Specialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Apex |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X10 CP |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM S100 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized Turbo Comp |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Apex |
| Stem | Specialized Pro-Set | Specialized Comp-Set |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin | Specialized Riva |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CXP22 |
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