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S-Works Tarmac Frameset
A carbon frame race frameset.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
Summary
The Specialized Tarmac is celebrated for its stiff racing frame and geometry that mirrors Grand Tour winners, offering powerful sprinting ability and assured handling. While it excels in speed and efficiency, some models suffer from heavy wheels and a lower-grade carbon construction that may lead to discomfort on longer rides. The bike's quick-steering and solid platform for cornering are frequently praised, alongside its high-quality components and comfort features.
Stiff racing frame
Mimics Grand Tour winner’s geometry
Powerful sprinting ability
Assured handling and descending prowess
Quick-steering but not twitchy
Heavy wheels slow it down
Lower-grade carbon construction compared to range-topper
May fatigue after two or three hours on UK roads
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Mar 2024 · Mat Brett
With less than a fortnight until this year’s Tour of Flanders, let’s take a look at the very special bike that Sagan piloted to his first Monument win
Jun 2017 · Susannah Osborne
A bike for people not genders. Is this the end of the road for women’s specific bike geometry?
Jun 2017
We track down the new Specialized S-Works Tarmac ridden by Peter Sagan in the days before the Tour de France.
May 2016 · Lennard Zinn
Any discussion about best bike in the pro peloton has to include the S-Works Tarmac. As a brand, Specialized is polarizing; as a designer and builder of
Nov 2015 · The Editors of Bicycling
This racy road bike features the same Rider-First Geometry as the top-of-the-line S-Works Tarmac
Sep 2015
While the pro peloton is only just starting to experiment with disc brakes, consumers have had access to road disc bikes for a few years. Specialized was an early adopter however a pure-bred race bike with disc brakes was missing from their catalogue until recently. In this review, CTech editor Matt Wikstrom compares
Mar 2015 · Andre Cheuk
Just in for testing is the Specialized new S-Works Tarmac Disc, a brand new model for 2015. The S-Works Tarmac Disc shares identical geometry with its
Nov 2014 · Ben Delaney
A dream machine in a category of its own – though some riders may find it a pigeonhole
| Frame | S-Works FACT 11r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8"" to size-specific lower head tube, compact race design, internal cable routing |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, size-specific taper |
| Bottom Bracket | CeramicSpeed, ceramic bearings |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper, size-specific lower, stainless steel cartridge bearings, carbon top cap |
| Seatpost | S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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