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2012 Specialized Venge Pro OSBB vs 2011 Specialized Tarmac SL3

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 SL3

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 OSBB (54.0)The Specialized Venge Pro OSBB frame drawn to scale.J 978

Only the Specialized Venge Pro OSBB is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL3 numbers we have for size 58 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Venge Pro OSBB 54.0Specialized Tarmac SL3 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 SL3 minus the Specialized Venge Pro OSBB. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge Pro OSBB, 2011 Specialized Tarmac SL3.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Venge Pro OSBBSpecialized Tarmac SL3

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 SL3S-Works
ForkSpecialized Venge Pro FACTnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Vengenot listed
Framenot listedSpecialized S-Works SL3 FACT

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