2019 Specialized Venge Frameset vs 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Frameset
The Specialized Tarmac SL7 Frameset size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Venge Frameset in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Frameset in 44 places the top of the head tube 43 mm lower and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −43 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge Frameset, 54Specialized Tarmac SL7 Frameset, 44Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Frameset 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL7 Frameset 44 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 369mm | −18 mm |
| Stack | 534mm | 491mm | −43 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 70.5° | −2.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75.5° | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 540mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 970mm | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 74mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 266mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 773mm | 723mm | −50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495mm | 435mm | −60 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 366mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 133mm | 93mm | −40 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Frameset minus the Specialized Venge Frameset. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Venge Frameset, 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge FramesetSpecialized Tarmac SL7 Frameset
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 FramesetS-Works Frameset | Specialized Tarmac SL7 FramesetS-Works Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Venge | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 FACT |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Tarmac |
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