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
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Venge Pro OSBB is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac Elite numbers we have for size 52 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Pro OSBB 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac Elite 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 544mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 970mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 755mm | −34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 490mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 120mm | −20 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.
| Part | Specialized Venge Pro OSBBPro OSBB | Specialized Tarmac EliteElite Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge Pro FACT | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 CP |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM S100 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Turbo Comp |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CXP22 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Comp-Set |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Riva |
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