2012 Specialized Venge + McLaren 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
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Venge + McLaren is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL3 numbers we have for size 56 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge + McLaren 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 544mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 986mm | +8 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 800mm | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 530mm | +23 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 170mm | +30 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 minus the Specialized Venge + McLaren. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Venge + McLaren, 2011 Specialized Tarmac SL3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge + McLarenSpecialized 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.
| Part | Specialized Venge + McLarenS-Works + McLaren | Specialized Tarmac SL3S-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Wheelset | Zipp Zedtech 404 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized EE Cycleworks, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Zipp Vuka Sprint | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Venge FACT | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Toupe | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized S-Works SL3 FACT |
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