2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 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
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact numbers we have for size 490.0 are missing the stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 490.0 | Specialized Tarmac Elite 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | not listed | |
| Stack | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 73° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 73.5° | −2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 978mm | +8 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 777mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 510mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 145mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact, 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactSpecialized 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 Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact | Specialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10r | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM Apex |
| Chain | KMC | KMC X10 CP |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K Light | SRAM S100 |
| Chainring | FSA SL-K Light | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Racing 4 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo | Specialized Turbo Comp |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Apex |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized CompSet | Specialized Comp-Set |
| Headset | Specialized Integrated | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Comp | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Ruby Gel | Specialized Riva |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CXP22 |
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