2015 Specialized Venge Sagan vs 2017 Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition
The Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition
Compared with the Specialized Venge Sagan in 54, the Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition 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 Sagan, 54Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Sagan 54 | Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition 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 Torch Edition minus the Specialized Venge Sagan. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Venge Sagan, 2017 Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge SaganSpecialized Tarmac Torch Edition
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 SaganS-Works Sagan | Specialized Tarmac Torch Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
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