2014 Specialized Venge vs 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
The Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact size closest to your 54.0 is the 540.0. Compare the 540.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
Compared with the Specialized Venge in 54.0, the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact in 580.0 places the top of the head tube 47 mm higher and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +47 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +29 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 SL3 Expert Mid-Compact, 580.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 580.0 | 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 | 1007mm | +29 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 826mm | +37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 550mm | +43 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 205mm | +65 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Venge. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized VengeSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
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 SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Venge | Specialized Comp |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized FACT 10r |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA SL-K Light |
| Chainring | not listed | FSA SL-K Light |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Racing 4 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized CompSet |
| Headset | not listed | Specialized Integrated |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Ruby Gel |
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