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Men's Tarmac Comp
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
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$2,900| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Rim |
Summary
The Specialized Tarmac is celebrated as a top-tier race bike, offering a blend of lightweight design, aerodynamic efficiency, and responsive handling. It's praised for its comfort and versatility across various terrains, making it a favorite among competitive riders. The inclusion of disc brakes in newer models has been highlighted for improving braking performance without sacrificing speed.
Lightweight and aerodynamic design
Responsive and precise handling
Comfortable for long rides
Improved braking with disc versions
Versatile performance across terrains
High price tag
Firm ride quality on rough surfaces
Some models may feel twitchy due to short wheelbase
The Tarmac Disc Pro delivers the high performance you’d expect from the top-of-the-line S-Works Tarmac, at a much more affordable price.Bicycling
Specialized claims the new S-Works Tarmac SL6 is substantially lighter, slightly more comfortable, far more aerodynamic than the previous generation, and the handling has mellowed just a bit as well.
Cycling TipsThe Specialized S-Works Tarmac is the best bike in test.
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Jul 2018 · Guy Kesteven
Sort the cockpit and the Tarmac is a well balanced, responsive, race-style all-rounder. Buy if you want to cruise the flats and dance up the hills with added disc brake control on the descents
Naturally lively and responsive race all-rounder with fatigue-reducing forgiveness
Slightly soft at full power and the short stem makes for a cramped and twitchy feel
May 2018 · William Tracy
VN got a look at Elia Viviani's Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc.
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
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.
Mar 2017 · Marc Abbott
An agile and responsive all-rounder with exceptional disc brakes
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL5, FACT 10r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT full carbon, size-specific taper |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Ultegra |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Toupe Comp Gel, 143mm, hollow Cr-Mo, Adaptive Edge |
| Seatpost | Specialized Comp Carbon, Single Bolt Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra 8000, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36T |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | KMC X11EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Ultegra 8000, Rear: Shimano Ultegra 8000 Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Rims | Front: Roval SLX 24 Rims, sealed cartridge hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, 20h, Rear: Roval SLX 24 Rims, sealed cartridge hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, 24h |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm |
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