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2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro vs 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race

The 58 is the Specialized Venge Pro Race size closest to your 58 Specialized Tarmac Pro. 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 Pro in 58, the Specialized Venge Pro Race in 58 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro (58) and 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Pro is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Pro Race is the colored outline on top.J 1003

Specialized Tarmac Pro, 58Specialized Venge Pro Race, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Pro 58Specialized Venge Pro Race 58Difference
Reach402mm401mm−1 mm
Stack591mm593mm+2 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Effective top tube582mm582mm±0 mm
Chainstay length407mm407mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1003mm1003mm±0 mm
BB drop67.5mm67.5mm±0 mm
BB height274mmnot listed
Standover826mm834mm+8 mm
Seat tube length522mm547mm+25 mm
Fork length368mmnot listed
Head tube length190mm190mm±0 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac ProSpecialized 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 ProProSpecialized Venge Pro RacePro Race
Bottom bracketPraxis 6806not listed
Shifternot listedShimano Ultegra
Derailleurnot listedShimano Ultegra
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra
Chainnot listedShimano Ultegra
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Rapide CL 60
Tirenot listedSpecialized Turbo Pro
Brakenot listedShimano Ultegra
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Romin Evo Expert

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