2018 Specialized Venge ViAS Disc vs 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc
The Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc
Compared with the Specialized Venge ViAS Disc in 54, the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc in 52 places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge ViAS Disc, 54Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge ViAS Disc 54 | Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 380mm | −6 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 527mm | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 547mm | 531mm | −16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981mm | 975mm | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 74mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 266mm | −7 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 755mm | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 462mm | −19 mm |
| Fork length | 358mm | 363mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 150mm | 126mm | −24 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc minus the Specialized Venge ViAS Disc. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Venge ViAS Disc, 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge ViAS 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 ViAS DiscS-Works ViAS Disc Di2 | Specialized Tarmac Men's DiscMen's S-Works Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Wheelset | Roval CLX 64 | Roval CLX 50 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Cotton | Specialized Turbo Cotton |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works Aerofly ViAS | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Venge ViAS | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | Specialized S-Works Toupe |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized S-Works Power |
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