2014 Specialized Venge Elite 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 Elite in 54.0, the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact in 560.0 places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge Elite, 54.0Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact, 560.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Elite 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 560.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 395mm | +9 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 564mm | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 989mm | +11 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 795mm | +6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 530mm | +23 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 170mm | +30 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Venge Elite. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge Elite, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge EliteSpecialized 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 EliteElite 105 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Pro | FSA SL-K Light |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum S5 | Fulcrum Racing 4 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Elite | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | 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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