2012 Specialized Venge Pro Mid-Compact vs 2011 Specialized Tarmac SL3
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 SL3
- 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
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Venge Pro Mid-Compact is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL3 numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Pro Mid-Compact 56.0 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 566mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73.5° | +0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 978mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 809mm | 777mm | −32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 527mm | 510mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube length | 160mm | 145mm | −15 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 minus the Specialized Venge Pro Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge Pro Mid-Compact, 2011 Specialized Tarmac SL3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge Pro Mid-CompactSpecialized Tarmac SL3
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 Pro Mid-CompactPro Mid-Compact | Specialized Tarmac SL3S-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge Pro FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide EL 45 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra, Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac Expert | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro-Set | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo Expert | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized S-Works SL3 FACT |
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