2022 Specialized

Tarmac SL6

A carbon frame race bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

MSRP$2,700
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetTiagra
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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39 mph

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40 mph

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Reviews
Escape Collective
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro review: all-day speed  - Escape Collective

Dec 2023 · Dave Rome

This bike sacrifices absolute aero for ride quality, and I'm all for it.

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Cyclist
Specialized Tarmac SL8 vs. Tarmac SL7: Every difference compared

Aug 2023 · Paul Norman

The Tarmac SL8 is Specialized’s replacement for the pro-level Tarmac SL7, with the brand boasting better aerodynamics, lighter weight, improved

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road.cc
8 things you didn't know about the new Specialized Tarmac SL8

Aug 2023 · Jamie Williams

Why three bottle cage mounts? Where are the batteries hiding? How is the frame tested for strength? We've grilled Specialized engineers to find out more about the bike everyone is talking about

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The Gear Loop
Say hello to Specialized’s all-new Tarmac SL8

Aug 2023

Decades of development leads to lightest, fastest Tarmac ever made

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Cycling News
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Dura-Ace: First ride review

Aug 2023 · Josh Croxton

It claims to be better than the SL7 in every way... but does that actually translate to performance on the road?

Highs
  • Sharp handling

  • 685g frame weight (claimed)

  • Stiff under power

  • Unassuming looks

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VeloNews
Gallery: Custom cockpit shaping for Aleksandr Vlasov's Specialized Tarmac

May 2022 · Ben Delaney

A little creative filing to bridge the gap between integrated and non-integrated components.

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Velo
Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl roll out Specialized Tarmac SL7 with new livery for 2022

Jan 2022 · VeloNews.com

Roval, Shimano, and Tacx continue as partners of the Belgian-backed ‘Wolfpack.’

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Cycling Tips
2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Sport review: Flagship performance, distilled - CyclingTips

Dec 2021 · Dan Cavallari

This may be old technology by Specialized's standards, but it just offers more proof that road bikes have already been very good for a very long time.

Highs
  • Excellent frame stiffness, good ride quality, trademark Tarmac handling, easy to service, good overall value.

Lows
  • Wheels are a bit soft and cheap, bulky levers.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Tarmac SL6, FACT 9r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, clean routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorsBlue Ghost Pearl over White / Tarmac Black; Tarmac Black / Smoke - Wild; Pine Green / Light Silver

Fork

FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Bottom Bracket

Shimano 68mm threaded

Stem

Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

Handlebar

Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Seatpost

Carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra, braze-on

Crank

Shimano Tiagra 4700, 10-speed, 50/34T

Shifters

Shimano Tiagra Disc 4720, 10-speed

Cassette

Shimano, 10-speed, 11-32t

Chain

KMC X10, 10-Speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano Tiagra BR-4770, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Tiagra BR-4770, hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Axis Sport Disc, Rear: Axis Sport Disc

Tires

Front: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

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Last updated March 25