2014 Specialized Venge Elite 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 Elite in 54.0, the Specialized Tarmac Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 40 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −40 mm
- Lower front end
- 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
Specialized Venge Elite, 54.0Specialized Tarmac Elite, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Elite 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 386mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 504mm | −40 mm |
| 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 | 730mm | −59 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 460mm | −47 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 100mm | −40 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 518mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Venge Elite. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge Elite, 2015 Specialized Tarmac Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge EliteSpecialized 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 EliteElite 105 | Specialized Tarmac EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Pro | Praxis TURN Zayante |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum S5 | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Elite | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Expert Pro-Set | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo | Specialized Toupe Comp |
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