2014 Specialized Venge Elite HRR 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 HRR in 54.0, the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact in 520.0 places the top of the head tube 18 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
- −18 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge Elite HRR, 54.0Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact, 520.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Elite HRR 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 520.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 386mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 526mm | −18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 970mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 755mm | −34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 490mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 120mm | −20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Venge Elite HRR. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge Elite HRR, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge Elite HRRSpecialized 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 Elite HRRElite Rival HRR | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge Pro FACT | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM 1031 | KMC |
| Crankset | SRAM S-550 | FSA SL-K Light |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 2.0 | Fulcrum Racing 4 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Elite | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo |
| Brake | Specialized Mechnical | 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 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chainring | not listed | FSA SL-K Light |
| Headset | not listed | Specialized Integrated |
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