2012 Specialized Venge 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
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac Elite numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac Elite 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 544mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 978mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 777mm | −12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 510mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 145mm | +5 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge Expert Mid-Compact, 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge 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 Venge Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact | Specialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge Pro FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM Apex |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | KMC X10 CP |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | SRAM S100 |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide AL 35 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Elite | Specialized Turbo Comp |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Apex |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac Expert | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set | Specialized Comp-Set |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo | Specialized Riva |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CXP22 |
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