2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact vs 2014 Specialized Venge HRR
The 54.0 is the Specialized Venge HRR size closest to your 540.0 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Venge HRR
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact in 540.0, the Specialized Venge HRR in 54.0 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- 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
Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact, 540.0Specialized Venge HRR, 54.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 540.0 | Specialized Venge HRR 54.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 386mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 544mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981mm | 978mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 789mm | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 507mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 140mm | −5 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge HRR minus the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact, 2014 Specialized Venge HRR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactSpecialized Venge HRR
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 Venge HRRS-Works RED HRR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10r | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM RED 22 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM RED 22 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM RED 22 |
| Chain | KMC | SRAM RED22 |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K Light | not listed |
| Chainring | FSA SL-K Light | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Racing 4 | Roval Rapide CLX 60 |
| Tire | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM RED |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized CompSet | not listed |
| Headset | Specialized Integrated | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Comp | Specialized S-Works Venge |
| Saddle | Specialized Ruby Gel | Specialized Romin Evo |
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