2018 Specialized

Men's S-Works Tarmac

A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$10,000
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetDura-Ace Di2
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

Men's S-Works Tarmac

40 mph

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Sizing
49cm

5'1" – 5'5"

52cm

5'3" – 5'7"

54cm

5'5" – 5'9"

56cm

5'7" – 6'0"

58cm

5'10" – 6'2"

61cm

6'0" – 6'4"

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Reviews
Cycling Weekly
Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc

Dec 2019 · Rupert Radley

The Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc ranks as one of the best bikes we've ridden

Highs
  • Amazing ride quality

  • Stiffness hasn't compromised comfort and vice-versa

  • Excellent wheels

  • Handling

Lows
  • None

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Cyclist
Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc review

Sep 2018 · Peter Stuart

Proof that disc brakes can make an already excellent bike even better

Highs
  • Fantastic integration of disc brakes

  • Equipped for versatile terrain

  • Impressively light and a benchmark in handling terms

Lows
  • Not much

  • Although the 'Pro' tier version offers better value

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Gran Fondo Magazine
First Ride Review: Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc 2018 – Disc vs. Rim Brakes

Mar 2018 · Robin Schmitt

Finally with disc brakes! After presenting the fully-revised version of the Tarmac last year, Specialized is now introducing their new S-Works Tarmac Disc 2018. In this exclusive test we had the opportunity to ride the brand new disc-version and compare it against its rimmed-antagonist.

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VeloNews
First look gallery: Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc

Mar 2018 · William Tracy

Specialized says its new S-Works Tarmac Disc is just as aerodynamic as the rim-brake version, and it's only .65 pounds heavier.

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BikeRadar
Specialized S-Works Tarmac review

Feb 2018 · Warren Rossiter

A bike I could live with for years to come, a truly wonderful thoroughbred race machine. Buy if you want a superlight superbike and rim brakes are your thing

Highs
  • Gloriously sharp handling and impressively smooth with it

Lows
  • Wet-weather braking is acceptable rather than exceptional

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Bora-Hansgrohe's 2018 Specialized S-Works Venge ViAS and Tarmac

Jan 2018 · Philippe Tremblay

Top end machine for peter Sagan's UCI WorldTour team Bora-Hansgrohe

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road.cc
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6

Sep 2017 · David Arthur @davearthur

Flawless performance from Specialized's all-new Tarmac

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Bicycling
First Look: Specialized Tarmac SL6

Jun 2017 · Lydia Tanner

Updates include a (much) lighter frame and refined aerodynamics

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

S-Works Tarmac SL6, FACT 12r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130 mm rear spacing

Tire Clearance30c

Fork

S-Works FACT carbon, size specific design

Bottom Bracket

OSBB, CeramicSpeed bearings

Stem

S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

S-Works Shallow Bend Carbon, 125mm drop x 75 mm reach

Saddle

S-Works Toupé, Body Geometry shape, 143mm width, carbon rails

Seatpost

S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150, braze-on

Crank

S-Works carbon fiber, 52/36T

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150

Cassette

Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 11-speed, 11-30t

Chain

Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano Dura-Ace 9110F direct mount, Rear: Shimano Dura-Ace R9110-RS, direct-mount

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Front: Roval CLX 50, Win Tunnel Engineered, carbon rim, 50mm depth, Roval AF1 Hub, CeramicSpeed bearings,16h, Rear: Roval CLX 50, Win Tunnel Engineered, carbon rim, 50mm depth, Roval AF1 Hub, CeramicSpeed bearings, 21h

Tires

Front: Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm

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