2018 Specialized
Men's Tarmac
A carbon frame race bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,600| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra, Praxis |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
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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Sep 2018 · Peter Stuart
Proof that disc brakes can make an already excellent bike even better
Fantastic integration of disc brakes
Equipped for versatile terrain
Impressively light and a benchmark in handling terms
Not much
Although the 'Pro' tier version offers better value
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.
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.
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
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
Gloriously sharp handling and impressively smooth with it
Wet-weather braking is acceptable rather than exceptional
Jan 2018 · David Arthur @davearthur
Stunning performance and great looks, though perhaps not the best value for money
Jan 2018 · Philippe Tremblay
Top end machine for peter Sagan's UCI WorldTour team Bora-Hansgrohe
Jun 2017 · Lydia Tanner
Updates include a (much) lighter frame and refined aerodynamics
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL4, FACT 9r carbon, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 68mm, threaded |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, long cage, 10-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, braze-on |
| Crank | Praxis Alba M30, solid forged arms, 6061 chainrings, 110 BCD, 11-speed, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28t |
| Chain | KMC X10EL, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro Axis caliper, Rear: Tektro Axis caliper Type: Rim |
| Rims | Front: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 20h, Rear: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar® bead, 700x23mm, Rear: Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar® bead, 700x23mm |
Last updated November 6
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