2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact vs 2014 Specialized Venge HRR
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 HRR
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- 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 Venge HRR 54.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 386mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | not listed | 544mm | |
| 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 | 789mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 507mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 140mm |
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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