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S-Works Tarmac Frameset
A carbon frame race frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$4,000| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
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
Sep 2019 · Bobby Lea
Stiff but not harsh, agile but not twitchy, and aero without being heavy—it has everything you could ever want.
Lightweight and aero
Tubeless-ready carbon wheels
SRAM Force eTap AXS 12-speed
The 48t big chainring may be too small for some riders
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 · William Tracy
VN got a look at Elia Viviani's Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc.
May 2018 · Aoife Glass
The pinnacle of racing perfection if you have the cash to splash. Buy if you want the best equipment available for racing, and you can afford it
Top-of-the-range carbon frame, aerodynamic profiling, incredibly lightweight, excellent wheels and parts, and a thrill to ride
Now the disc-brake version has been released, none!
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 […]
| Frame | S-Works Tarmac SL6, FACT 12r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130mm rear spacing Tire Clearance: 30c |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT carbon, size specific design |
| Bottom Bracket | OSBB, CeramicSpeed bearings |
| Seatpost | S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Crank | 32T, custom steel |
|---|---|
| Shifters | C-clips for bottom bracket shell |
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Last updated November 6
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