2015 Specialized Venge vs 2017 Specialized Tarmac Disc eTap
The Specialized Tarmac Disc eTap size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Disc eTap
Compared with the Specialized Venge in 54, the Specialized Tarmac Disc eTap in 49 places the top of the head tube 40 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −40 mm
- Lower front end
- 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
Specialized Venge, 54Specialized Tarmac Disc eTap, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge 54 | Specialized Tarmac Disc eTap 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 386mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 504mm | −40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 518mm | −30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 970mm | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 71.5mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 730mm | −59 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 431mm | −76 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 100mm | −40 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 368mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Disc eTap minus the Specialized Venge. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Venge, 2017 Specialized Tarmac Disc eTap.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized VengeSpecialized Tarmac Disc eTap
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 VengeS-Works | Specialized Tarmac Disc eTapS-Works Disc eTap |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Venge | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM eTap Hydro |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM eTap |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Red 22 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Red 22 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Red 22 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval CLX 32 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Turbo Cotton |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM RED |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized S-Works Toupe |
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