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2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp vs 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race

The 61 is the Specialized Venge Pro Race size closest to your 64 Specialized Tarmac Comp. 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 Venge Pro Race

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Comp in 64, the Specialized Venge Pro Race in 61 places the top of the head tube 22 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−22 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−8 mm
Shorter frame 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

2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp (64) and 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Pro Race is the colored outline on top.J 1016

Specialized Tarmac Comp, 64Specialized Venge Pro Race, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Comp 64Specialized Venge Pro Race 61Difference
Reach415mm407mm−8 mm
Stack636mm614mm−22 mm
Head tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Seat tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube621mm600mm−21 mm
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1016mm1013mm−3 mm
BB drop67.5mm67.5mm±0 mm
BB height274.5mmnot listed
Standover850mm860mm+10 mm
Seat tube length584mm577mm−7 mm
Fork length368mmnot listed
Head tube length235mm210mm−25 mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge Pro Race minus the Specialized Tarmac Comp. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp, 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac CompSpecialized Venge Pro Race

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Tarmac CompCompSpecialized Venge Pro RacePro Race
ShifterShimano Ultegra R6800Shimano Ultegra
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R6800Shimano Ultegra
CassetteShimano 105 R5800Shimano Ultegra
ChainKMC X-11Shimano Ultegra
CranksetShimano Ultegranot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R460Roval Rapide CL 60
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Turbo Pro
BrakeShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra
SaddleSpecialized Toupe CompSpecialized Romin Evo Expert
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge

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