2014 Specialized Venge Pro Race vs 2015 Specialized Tarmac Elite
The 54 is the Specialized Tarmac Elite size closest to your 54.0 Specialized Venge Pro Race. 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 Pro Race in 54.0, the Specialized Tarmac Elite in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −1 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 Pro Race, 54.0Specialized Tarmac Elite, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Pro Race 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac Elite 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 387mm | +1 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 543mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 978mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 775mm | −14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 510mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 140mm | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 548mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 69mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Elite minus the Specialized Venge Pro Race. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge Pro Race, 2015 Specialized Tarmac Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge Pro RaceSpecialized 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 Pro RacePro Race Force | Specialized Tarmac EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force 22 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 22 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SRAM 1170 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM 1170 | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CL 60 | Fulcrum S5 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | SRAM Force, SRAM Force 22 | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac Expert | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo Expert | Specialized Toupe Comp |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis TURN Zayante |
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