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2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race vs 2017 Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition

The 61 is the Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition size closest to your 61 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 Torch Edition

Compared with the Specialized Venge Pro Race in 61, the Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition in 61 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−2 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 Pro Race (61) and 2017 Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Venge Pro Race is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition is the colored outline on top.J 1013

Specialized Venge Pro Race, 61Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Venge Pro Race 61Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition 61Difference
Reach407mm408mm+1 mm
Stack614mm612mm−2 mm
Head tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube600mm600mm±0 mm
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1013mm1013mm±0 mm
BB drop67.5mm67.5mm±0 mm
Standover860mm850mm−10 mm
Seat tube length577mm553mm−24 mm
Head tube length210mm210mm±0 mm
BB heightnot listed274mm
Fork lengthnot listed368mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Venge Pro RaceSpecialized 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 Pro RacePro RaceSpecialized Tarmac Torch Edition
ShifterShimano Ultegranot listed
DerailleurShimano Ultegranot listed
CassetteShimano Ultegranot listed
ChainShimano Ultegranot listed
WheelsetRoval Rapide CL 60not 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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