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Tarmac Expert
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Rim |
Summary
The Specialized Tarmac is celebrated for its lightweight, aerodynamic design, and exceptional performance, making it a top choice for racing and fast-paced riding. It offers a refined carbon layup, improved aerodynamics without sacrificing stiffness, and a balance between speed and comfort. While it excels in efficiency and handling, some reviews note areas for improvement in compliance and wheel weight.
Lighter, faster, and more rideable than ever
Refined carbon layup and aerodynamic tweaks
Excellent power transfer and stiffness
Confident handling and agile platform
Improved comfort with new seatpost design
Compliance could be better
Basic alloy wheelset not the lightest
Occasional jarring experienced
Expensive
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May 2018 · Warren Rossiter
A fantastic example of a top-class rim-brake-equipped racer. Buy if you want one of the best rim-brake-equipped race bikes around
Addictively sharp handling, impressively smooth with it
There is better value to be had from its rivals
Apr 2018 · Manuel Buck, Robin Schmitt, Benjamin Topf
The Specialized S-Works Tarmac is one of the big players in the pro peloton and has bagged many legendary titles over the years. The workhorse of defending World Champion Peter Sagan has been extensively revised for the 2018 season. Let’s see how the S-Works Tarmac stands up against very fierce competition.
Mar 2018 · Philippe Tremblay
New disc brake version of Tarmac and power meter
Mar 2018 · James Huang
It’s hardly been a secret that Specialized had a disc version of its new S-Works Tarmac SL6 on the way; prototypes were shown back in July, after all. But it’s only been within the last two months that we’ve been able to ride one, and CyclingTips U.S. technical editor James Huang was among the very […]
Mar 2018 · Rupert Radley
The Specialized Tarmac SL4 Elite has the same great frame design as the old Tarmac and the same amazing ride quality
Comfortable frame
Fast and performance orientated
Excellent saddle
Some of the spec list undermines the value
Nov 2017 · Marc Abbott
Great looking and responsive, the Tarmac SL4 Sport is a decent all-rounder with a competitive edge
Jun 2017 · Lydia Tanner
Updates include a (much) lighter frame and refined aerodynamics
Jun 2017 · Kristen Legan
The new Specialized Tarmac SL6 finds ways to improve on one of our favorite race bikes with aero touches and better compliance.
| Frame | FACT 10r carbon, OSBB, full internal cable routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130mm spacing BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, size-specific taper |
| Bottom Bracket | BB30 bearings |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 123mm drop, 75mm reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupé Expert Gel, Adaptive Edge design, hollow titanium rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-speed, braze-on |
| Crank | FSA SL-K Light, 52/36T |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | Shimano HG70, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Ultegra front, Rear: Shimano Ultegra Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss R460 Pro, QR, Rear: DT Swiss R460 Pro, QR |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm |
First added November 6
Last updated November 6
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