2018 Specialized
Women's Tarmac Expert
A carbon frame women’s race bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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$4,000| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
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
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 SL6, FACT 10r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130mm rear spacing BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 30c |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT carbon |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis BB30 w/ Shimano conversion adaptor |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 123x75mm |
| Saddle | Oura Pro, 155mm, carbon rails, carbon base |
| Seatpost | S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset 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 Ultegra 8000,11-speed, 11-30t |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Ultegra 8010 direct mount, Rear: Shimano Ultegra 8010 direct mount 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, 700x26mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm |
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