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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
+25 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2012 Specialized Venge Pro SRAM Mid-Compact (54.0)The Specialized Venge Pro SRAM Mid-Compact frame drawn to scale.J 978

Only the Specialized Venge Pro SRAM Mid-Compact is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac Elite numbers we have for size 58 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Venge Pro SRAM Mid-Compact 54.0Specialized Tarmac Elite 58Difference
Reach386mmnot listed
Stack544mmnot listed
Head tube angle73°73.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Chainstay length405mm407mm+2 mm
Wheelbase978mm1003mm+25 mm
Standover789mm828mm+39 mm
Seat tube length507mm550mm+43 mm
Head tube length140mm205mm+65 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

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 Pro SRAM Mid-CompactPro SRAM RED Mid-CompactSpecialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex
ForkSpecialized Venge Pro FACTnot listed
ShifterSRAM Red DoubleTapSRAM Apex
DerailleurSRAM RedSRAM Apex
CassetteSRAM 1070SRAM Apex
ChainKMC X10 SLKMC X10 CP
WheelsetRoval Rapide EL 45not listed
TireSpecialized Turbo ProSpecialized Turbo Comp
BrakeSRAM Force, SRAM REDSRAM Apex
HandlebarSpecialized Tarmac Expertnot listed
StemSpecialized Pro-SetSpecialized Comp-Set
SeatpostSpecialized Vengenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Romin Evo ExpertSpecialized Riva
Cranksetnot listedSRAM S100
Rimnot listedMavic CXP22

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