2012 Specialized Venge Pro Ui2 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
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Venge Pro Ui2 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 Pro Ui2 Mid-Compact 49.0 | Specialized Tarmac Elite 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 73° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 73.5° | −2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 978mm | +8 mm |
| Standover | 741mm | 777mm | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 467mm | 510mm | +43 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 145mm | +45 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Venge Pro Ui2 Mid-Compact. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge Pro Ui2 Mid-Compact, 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge Pro Ui2 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 Ui2 Mid-CompactPro Ui2 Mid-Compact | Specialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge Pro FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Apex |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X10 CP |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide EL 45 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized Turbo Comp |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra, Shimano Ultegra Di2 | 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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