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2015 Specialized Venge Expert vs 2017 Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition

The 54 is the Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition size closest to your 54 Specialized Venge Expert. 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 Torch Edition

Compared with the Specialized Venge Expert in 54, the Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition 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

2015 Specialized Venge Expert (54) and 2017 Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition (54), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Venge Expert is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition is the colored outline on top.J 978

Specialized Venge Expert, 54Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Venge Expert 54Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition 54Difference
Reach386mm387mm+1 mm
Stack544mm543mm−1 mm
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube548mm548mm±0 mm
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase978mm978mm±0 mm
BB drop69mm69mm±0 mm
Standover789mm775mm−14 mm
Seat tube length507mm481mm−26 mm
Head tube length140mm140mm±0 mm
BB heightnot listed272.5mm
Fork lengthnot listed368mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition minus the Specialized Venge Expert. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Venge Expert, 2017 Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Venge ExpertSpecialized Tarmac Torch Edition

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 ExpertExpert UltegraSpecialized Tarmac Torch Edition
ShifterShimano Ultegranot listed
DerailleurShimano Ultegranot listed
CassetteShimano Ultegranot listed
ChainShimano Ultegranot listed
WheelsetFulcrum S3not listed
TireSpecialized Turbo Pronot listed
BrakeShimano Ultegranot listed
HandlebarSpecialized S-Works Aeroflynot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Vengenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Romin Evo Expertnot listed

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