2014 Specialized Venge Pro Race vs 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
The 520.0 is the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact size closest to your 49.0 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 SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
Compared with the Specialized Venge Pro Race in 49.0, the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact in 520.0 places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge Pro Race, 49.0Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact, 520.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Pro Race 49.0 | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact 520.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 386mm | +1 mm |
| Stack | 506mm | 526mm | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 73° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74° | −1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 970mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 741mm | 755mm | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 467mm | 490mm | +23 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 120mm | +20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact minus the Specialized Venge Pro Race. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge Pro Race, 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge Pro RaceSpecialized 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 Pro RacePro Race Force | Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-CompactExpert Mid-Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Venge FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force 22 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 22 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | SRAM 1170 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM 1170 | KMC |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CL 60 | Fulcrum Racing 4 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized Roubaix Elite Armadillo |
| Brake | SRAM Force, SRAM Force 22 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | Specialized Tarmac Expert | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | Specialized Comp |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo Expert | Specialized Ruby Gel |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized FACT 10r |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA SL-K Light |
| Chainring | not listed | FSA SL-K Light |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized CompSet |
| Headset | not listed | Specialized Integrated |
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