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2012 Specialized Venge Pro OSBB 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 OSBB (61.0)The Specialized Venge Pro OSBB frame drawn to scale.J 1013

Only the Specialized Venge Pro OSBB 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 OSBB 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 OSBB. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge Pro OSBB, 2011 Specialized Tarmac Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Venge Pro OSBBSpecialized 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 OSBBPro OSBBSpecialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex
ForkSpecialized Venge Pro FACTnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Vengenot listed
Shifternot listedSRAM Apex
Derailleurnot listedSRAM Apex
Cassettenot listedSRAM Apex
Chainnot listedKMC X10 CP
Cranksetnot listedSRAM S100
Tirenot listedSpecialized Turbo Comp
Rimnot listedMavic CXP22
Brakenot listedSRAM Apex
Stemnot listedSpecialized Comp-Set
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Riva

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