2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp vs 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race
The Specialized Venge Pro Race size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge Pro Race
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Comp in 56, the Specialized Venge Pro Race in 61 places the top of the head tube 50 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +50 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +27 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Comp, 56Specialized Venge Pro Race, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Comp 56 | Specialized Venge Pro Race 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 407mm | +12 mm |
| Stack | 564mm | 614mm | +50 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 72.5° | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 565mm | 600mm | +35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 1013mm | +27 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 67.5mm | −2 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 795mm | 860mm | +65 mm |
| Seat tube length | 501mm | 577mm | +76 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 160mm | 210mm | +50 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
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 Tarmac CompComp | Specialized Venge Pro RacePro Race |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R5800 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | Roval Rapide CL 60 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Comp | Specialized Romin Evo Expert |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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