2014 Specialized Venge vs 2015 Specialized Tarmac Elite
The Specialized Tarmac Elite size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Elite
Compared with the Specialized Venge in 54.0, the Specialized Tarmac Elite in 58 places the top of the head tube 47 mm higher and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +47 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge, 54.0Specialized Tarmac Elite, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac Elite 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 402mm | +16 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 591mm | +47 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1003mm | +25 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 826mm | +37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 550mm | +43 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 190mm | +50 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 582mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 67.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Venge. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge, 2015 Specialized Tarmac Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized VengeSpecialized Tarmac Elite
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 VengeS-Works | Specialized Tarmac EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Venge | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis TURN Zayante |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupe Comp |
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