2018 Specialized
Men's Tarmac SL5 Expert DA
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,000| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace |
| 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
May 2018 · Warren Rossiter
A fantastic example of a top-class rim-brake-equipped racer. Buy if you want one of the best rim-brake-equipped race bikes around
Addictively sharp handling, impressively smooth with it
There is better value to be had from its rivals
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 · Emma Silversides
As good to ride as it is to look at – if you've the money to spare, consider spending it on this (and some decent bike cleaner)
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 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 Dura-Ace BB |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 123x75mm |
| Saddle | Toupe Expert Gel, 143mm, hollow titanium rails, Adaptive Edge |
| Seatpost | Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 52/36T |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, Rear: Shimano Dura-Ace 9100 Type: Rim |
| Rims | Front: Roval SLX 24 Rims, DT Swiss 350 hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, 20h, Rear: Roval SLX 24 Rims, DT Swiss 350 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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