2016 Specialized

Tarmac Comp UDi2

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra Di2, Praxis
BrakesRim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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41 mph

Tarmac Comp UDi2

40 mph

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Reviews
Cyclist
Specialized Tarmac Comp review

Mar 2017 · Marc Abbott

An agile and responsive all-rounder with exceptional disc brakes

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Velo
Pro Bike: Nibali’s pink Giro Specialized Tarmac

May 2016 · VeloNews.com

Specialized unveiled a stunning, shiny, pink S-Works Tarmac for Vincenzo Nibali to ride to glory on the Giro d'Italia's final day.

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VeloNews
Pro bike gallery: Rafal Majka's Specialized Tarmac

May 2016 · Lennard Zinn

The Tinkoff rider is piloting this Dura-Ace Di2-equipped Tarmac for the three-week Giro d'Italia.

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BikeRadar
Specialized Tarmac Comp review

May 2016 · Robin Wilmott

The Tarmac continues to be a great-looking, brilliantly capable bike, but doesn’t excite enough. Buy if you’re a brand-loyal fan and want a familiar, fuss-free, fast-riding bike for frequent forays in to racing and beyond

Highs
  • Fine handling, great drivetrain

Lows
  • We want more for the price – the wheels need upgrading for starters

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Bicycling
First Look: 2016 Specialized Tarmac Comp UDi2

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

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Cycling Tips
Specialized Road Disc Review: new Tarmac versus Roubaix SL4

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

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
New arrival: Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc

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

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road.cc
Specialized Tarmac Comp road bike

Mar 2015 · David Arthur @davearthur

Racing heritage shines through with sparkling ride backed up by no-nonsense build

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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

Specialized FACT carbon, monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8"" bearing

Bottom Bracket

BB30, press-fit

Headset

1-1/8"" upper, 1-3/8"" lower, integrated Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm spacers

Stem

Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized Comp, shallow drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm reach

Saddle

Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost

Specialized Comp Carbon, single bolt

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2, 11-speed, braze-on

Crank

TURN Zayante by Praxis Works, BB30, 52/36T

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra Di2, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t

Chain

Shimano 105, 11-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano 105, Rear: Shimano 105

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Front: Fulcrum Racing S-19, Rear: Fulcrum Racing S-19

Tires

Front: S-Works Turbo, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm

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