2018 Specialized
Men's Tarmac Sport
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,900| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105, 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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Feb 2019 · David Arthur @davearthur
Race-ready performance with great handling and decent comfort, the Tarmac Disc Sport shines everywhere bar 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
Jan 2018 · Philippe Tremblay
Top end machine for peter Sagan's UCI WorldTour team Bora-Hansgrohe
Nov 2017 · Marc Abbott
Great looking and responsive, the Tarmac SL4 Sport is a decent all-rounder with a competitive edge
Jun 2017 · Lydia Tanner
Updates include a (much) lighter frame and refined aerodynamics
Jun 2017 · CyclingTips
The Specialized Tarmac SL 5 has a proven record of success with well over 200 professional wins since 2015, but the sixth-generation Tarmac SL6 nevertheless gets a full makeover for 2018 that includes a more aerodynamic shape, a lower weight, all-new gender-neutral geometry, and even a substantially smoother ride than before. The new Tarmac SL6 […]
| 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 105, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 Ez, braze-on |
| Crank | Praxis Alba M30, solid forged arms, 6061 chainrings, 110 BCD, 11-speed, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | KMC X11EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: Axis, Rear: Axis 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 |
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