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2014 Specialized Venge HRR vs 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact

The 610.0 is the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact size closest to your 61.0 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 SL3 Expert Mid-Compact

Compared with the Specialized Venge HRR in 61.0, the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact in 610.0 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+6 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2014 Specialized Venge HRR (61.0) and 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact (610.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Venge HRR is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact is the colored outline on top.J 1013

Specialized Venge HRR, 61.0Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact, 610.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Venge HRR 61.0Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 610.0Difference
Reach407mm408mm+1 mm
Stack614mm612mm−2 mm
Head tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1013mm1019mm+6 mm
Standover860mm850mm−10 mm
Seat tube length577mm580mm+3 mm
Head tube length210mm230mm+20 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Venge HRR. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge HRR, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Venge HRRSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Venge HRRS-Works RED HRRSpecialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact
ShifterSRAM RED 22Shimano Ultegra
DerailleurSRAM RED 22Shimano Ultegra
CassetteSRAM RED 22Shimano 105
ChainSRAM RED22KMC
WheelsetRoval Rapide CLX 60Fulcrum Racing 4
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo
BrakeSRAM REDShimano Ultegra
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works VengeSpecialized Comp
SaddleSpecialized Romin EvoSpecialized Ruby Gel
Framenot listedSpecialized FACT 10r
Cranksetnot listedFSA SL-K Light
Chainringnot listedFSA SL-K Light
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Shallow Drop
Stemnot listedSpecialized CompSet
Headsetnot listedSpecialized Integrated

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