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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
−35 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2012 Specialized Venge Pro Ui2 Mid-Compact (61.0)The Specialized Venge Pro Ui2 Mid-Compact frame drawn to scale.J 1013

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

MeasurementSpecialized Venge Pro Ui2 Mid-Compact 61.0Specialized Tarmac Elite 54Difference
Reach407mmnot listed
Stack614mmnot listed
Head tube angle74°73°−1.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°73.5°+1.0°
Chainstay length410mm405mm−5 mm
Wheelbase1013mm978mm−35 mm
Standover860mm777mm−83 mm
Seat tube length577mm510mm−67 mm
Head tube length210mm145mm−65 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

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 Ui2 Mid-CompactPro Ui2 Mid-CompactSpecialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex
ForkSpecialized Venge Pro FACTnot listed
ShifterShimano Ultegra Di2SRAM Apex
DerailleurShimano Ultegra Di2SRAM Apex
CassetteShimano UltegraSRAM Apex
ChainShimano UltegraKMC X10 CP
WheelsetRoval Rapide EL 45not listed
TireSpecialized Turbo ProSpecialized Turbo Comp
BrakeShimano Ultegra, Shimano Ultegra Di2SRAM 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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