2014 Specialized Venge HRR vs 2015 Specialized Tarmac Sport
The Specialized Tarmac Sport size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Sport
Compared with the Specialized Venge HRR in 54.0, the Specialized Tarmac Sport in 56 places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge HRR, 54.0Specialized Tarmac Sport, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge HRR 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac Sport 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 395mm | +9 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 564mm | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 986mm | +8 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 795mm | +6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 507mm | 530mm | +23 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 160mm | +20 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 565mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 69mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Sport minus the Specialized Venge HRR. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Venge HRR, 2015 Specialized Tarmac Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge HRRSpecialized 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 Venge HRRS-Works RED HRR | Specialized Tarmac SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM RED 22 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED 22 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SRAM RED 22 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM RED22 | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CLX 60 | Specialized AXIS 2.0 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | SRAM RED | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Romin Evo | Specialized Toupe Comp |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gossamer |
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