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Men's Tarmac Comp Disc
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
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$3,000| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
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 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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Dec 2019 · Rupert Radley
The Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc ranks as one of the best bikes we've ridden
Amazing ride quality
Stiffness hasn't compromised comfort and vice-versa
Excellent wheels
Handling
None
Feb 2019 · David Arthur @davearthur
Race-ready performance with great handling and decent comfort, the Tarmac Disc Sport shines everywhere bar value
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
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.
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 · 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.
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10r carbon, threaded BB, full internal cable routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 135mm rear spacing, post disc mount BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque |
| 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 Disc 8020, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | KMC X11EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano RS785, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano RS785, hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h, Rear: DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g 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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Last updated November 6
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