2014 Specialized Venge HRR vs 2015 Specialized Tarmac Elite
The 58 is the Specialized Tarmac Elite size closest to your 58.0 Specialized Venge HRR. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Elite
Compared with the Specialized Venge HRR in 58.0, the Specialized Tarmac Elite in 58 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge HRR, 58.0Specialized Tarmac Elite, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge HRR 58.0 | Specialized Tarmac Elite 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 401mm | 402mm | +1 mm |
| Stack | 593mm | 591mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 407mm | 407mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1003mm | 1003mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 834mm | 826mm | −8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 547mm | 550mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 190mm | 190mm | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 582mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 67.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Venge HRR. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge HRR, 2015 Specialized Tarmac Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge HRRSpecialized 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 HRRS-Works RED HRR | Specialized Tarmac EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM RED 22 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED 22 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SRAM RED 22 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM RED22 | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CLX 60 | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | SRAM RED | Shimano 105 |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo | Specialized Toupe Comp |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis TURN Zayante |
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