2014 Specialized Venge Expert 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 Expert 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 Expert 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 Expert. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge Expert, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge ExpertSpecialized 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 ExpertExpert 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 | Shimano Ultegra | KMC |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | FSA SL-K Light |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide SL 35 | Fulcrum Racing 4 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac Expert | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | Specialized Expert Pro-Set | Specialized CompSet |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | Specialized Comp |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo Expert | 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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