2014 Specialized Venge Comp 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
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Venge Comp is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact numbers we have for size 490.0 are missing the stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Comp 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 490.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 386mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 970mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140mm | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Venge Comp. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge Comp, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge CompSpecialized 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 Venge CompComp Ultegra | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11L | KMC |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Pro | FSA SL-K Light |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum S5 | Fulcrum Racing 4 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Elite | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo |
| Brake | Specialized AXIS 2.0, Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | Specialized Expert Pro-Set | Specialized CompSet |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | Specialized Comp |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo | Specialized Ruby Gel |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized FACT 10r |
| Chainring | not listed | FSA SL-K Light |
| Headset | not listed | Specialized Integrated |
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