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Tarmac SL4 Elite
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 |
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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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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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 · 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
Sep 2017 · David Arthur @davearthur
Flawless performance from Specialized's all-new Tarmac
Jun 2017 · Lydia Tanner
Updates include a (much) lighter frame and refined aerodynamics
Jun 2017 · Warren Rossiter
New look, familiar handling
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 9r carbon, threaded BB, full internal cable routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130mm rear spacing BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, size-specific taper |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis BB |
| Stem | 3D-forged alloy, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm short-reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-speed, braze-on |
| Crank | Praxis Zayante, Praxis 7075 alloy, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Rims | Front: Axis Elite, QR, Rear: Axis Elite, QR |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Espoir Elite, 700x23mm, 60TPI, Rear: Specialized Espoir Elite, 700x23mm, 60TPI |
First added November 6
Last updated November 6
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