2014 Specialized Venge vs 2015 Specialized Tarmac Sport
The 49 is the Specialized Tarmac Sport size closest to your 49.0 Specialized Venge. 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 Tarmac Sport
Compared with the Specialized Venge in 49.0, the Specialized Tarmac Sport in 49 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
Specialized Venge, 49.0Specialized Tarmac Sport, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge 49.0 | Specialized Tarmac Sport 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 386mm | +1 mm |
| Stack | 506mm | 504mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 72.25° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 970mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 741mm | 730mm | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 467mm | 460mm | −7 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 100mm | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 518mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 71.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Sport minus the Specialized Venge. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge, 2015 Specialized Tarmac Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized VengeSpecialized Tarmac Sport
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 SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Venge | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gossamer |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized AXIS 2.0 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | not listed | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupe Comp |
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