2012 Specialized Venge Pro SRAM 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
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Venge Pro SRAM Mid-Compact is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac Elite numbers we have for size 49 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Pro SRAM Mid-Compact 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 544mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 970mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 730mm | −59 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 460mm | −47 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 100mm | −40 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Venge Pro SRAM Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge Pro SRAM Mid-Compact, 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge Pro SRAM 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 Pro SRAM Mid-CompactPro SRAM RED Mid-Compact | Specialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge Pro FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Red DoubleTap | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | SRAM Red | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | SRAM 1070 | SRAM Apex |
| Chain | KMC X10 SL | KMC X10 CP |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide EL 45 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized Turbo Comp |
| Brake | SRAM Force, SRAM RED | SRAM Apex |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac Expert | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro-Set | Specialized Comp-Set |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo Expert | Specialized Riva |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM S100 |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CXP22 |
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