2016 Specialized
Tarmac Elite
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105, Praxis |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
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
Aug 2016 · Marc Abbott
The Specialized Tarmac Sport has the race-ready geometry of its bigger brothers but does it deliver at this price?
Stiff racing frame
Heavy wheels slow it down
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.
May 2016 · Lennard Zinn
The Tinkoff rider is piloting this Dura-Ace Di2-equipped Tarmac for the three-week Giro d'Italia.
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
Fine handling, great drivetrain
We want more for the price – the wheels need upgrading for starters
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
| Frame | Specialized FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB BB Standard: BB30, 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 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, 11-speed |
| Crank | TURN Zayante by Praxis Works, BB30, 52/36T |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 STI, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | Shimano 105, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano 105, Rear: Shimano 105 Type: Rim |
| 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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