2018 Specialized Venge Expert Disc vs 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc
The 54 is the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc size closest to your 54 Specialized Venge Expert Disc. 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 Men's Disc
Compared with the Specialized Venge Expert Disc in 54, the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge Expert Disc, 54Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Expert Disc 54 | Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 384mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 544mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 547mm | 540mm | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981mm | 978mm | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 72mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 268mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 775mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 481mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 358mm | 363mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 150mm | 143mm | −7 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc minus the Specialized Venge Expert Disc. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Venge Expert Disc, 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge Expert DiscSpecialized Tarmac Men's Disc
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 Expert DiscExpert Disc | Specialized Tarmac Men's DiscMen's S-Works Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Wheelset | Roval SLX 24 | Roval CLX 50 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Turbo Cotton |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8020 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works Aerofly | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Specialized S-Works Toupe |
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