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2016 Specialized Venge Pro ViAS vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite

The Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite

Compared with the Specialized Venge Pro ViAS in 54.0, the Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite in 61 places the top of the head tube 69 mm higher and 22 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+69 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+22 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+37 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2016 Specialized Venge Pro ViAS (54.0) and 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Venge Pro ViAS is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite is the colored outline on top.J 977

Specialized Venge Pro ViAS, 54.0Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Venge Pro ViAS 54.0Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite 61Difference
Reach386408mm+22 mm
Stack543612mm+69 mm
Head tube angle7374°+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.572.5°−1.0°
Effective top tube547601mm+54 mm
Chainstay length405410mm+5 mm
Wheelbase9771014mm+37 mm
BB drop6968mm−1 mm
BB height272.5274mm+2 mm
Standover789850mm+61 mm
Seat tube length507580mm+73 mm
Fork length368368mm±0 mm
Head tube length140210mm+70 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite minus the Specialized Venge Pro ViAS. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Venge Pro ViAS, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Venge Pro ViASSpecialized Tarmac Men's Elite

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 Venge Pro ViASPro ViASSpecialized Tarmac Men's EliteMen's Elite
ForkS Works Teamnot listed
ShifterShimano Dura-AceShimano Ultegra R8000
DerailleurShimano Dura-AceShimano Ultegra R8000
CassetteShimano Dura-AceShimano 105
ChainShimano Dura-AceKMC X11 EL
CranksetSpecialized ProPraxis Zayante
WheelsetRoval CL 64DT Swiss R460
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Espoir Elite
RimSpecialized OEnot listed
BrakeSpecialized Venge ViASShimano Ultegra R8000
HandlebarSpecialized S-Works Aerofly ViASnot listed
StemSpecialized Venge Assemblynot listed
Bar tapeSpecialized Roubaixnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Vengenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power ProSpecialized Toupé Sport
Framenot listedSpecialized Tarmac SL4

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