2020 Specialized Venge 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 in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Frameset in 56 places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge, 54Specialized Tarmac SL7 Frameset, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL7 Frameset 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 398mm | +11 mm |
| Stack | 534mm | 555mm | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 991mm | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 268mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 773mm | 786mm | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495mm | 496mm | +1 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 366mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 133mm | 151mm | +18 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Frameset minus the Specialized Venge. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Venge, 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized VengeSpecialized 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 VengeS-Works | Specialized Tarmac SL7 FramesetS-Works Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Crankset | Specialized S-Works Power | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval CLX 64 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Cotton | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works Aerofly II | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Venge | Specialized Tarmac |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 FACT |
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