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2012 Specialized Venge DA 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
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2012 Specialized Venge DA (54.0)The Specialized Venge DA frame drawn to scale.J 978

Only the Specialized Venge DA is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac Elite numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Venge DA 54.0Specialized Tarmac Elite 54Difference
Reach386mmnot listed
Stack544mmnot listed
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase978mm978mm±0 mm
Standover789mm777mm−12 mm
Seat tube length507mm510mm+3 mm
Head tube length140mm145mm+5 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Venge DA. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge DA, 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Venge DASpecialized Tarmac Elite

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 Venge DAS-Works DASpecialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex
ShifterShimano Dura-AceSRAM Apex
DerailleurShimano Dura-AceSRAM Apex
CassetteShimano Dura-AceSRAM Apex
ChainShimano Dura-AceKMC X10 CP
WheelsetRoval Rapide SL 45not listed
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Turbo Comp
BrakeShimano Dura-AceSRAM Apex
StemSpecialized S-Works Pro-SetSpecialized Comp-Set
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works Venge FACTnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Romin Evo ExpertSpecialized Riva
Cranksetnot listedSRAM S100
Rimnot listedMavic CXP22

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