2014 Specialized Venge Cavendish vs 2015 Specialized Tarmac Elite
The 54 is the Specialized Tarmac Elite size closest to your 54.0 Specialized Venge Cavendish. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Elite
Compared with the Specialized Venge Cavendish in 54.0, the Specialized Tarmac Elite in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge Cavendish, 54.0Specialized Tarmac Elite, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Cavendish 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac Elite 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 387mm | +1 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 543mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 978mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 775mm | −14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 510mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 140mm | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 548mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 69mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Venge Cavendish. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge Cavendish, 2015 Specialized Tarmac Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge CavendishSpecialized 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 Venge CavendishS-Works Cavendish | 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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