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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Men's Tarmac
    Men's Tarmac Sport
    Men's Tarmac Elite
    Men's Tarmac Comp
    Men's Tarmac Comp Disc
    Women's Tarmac Expert
    Men's Tarmac SL5 Expert DA
    Men's Tarmac Expert
    Men's Tarmac Pro
    Women's S-Works Tarmac
    Men's S-Works Tarmac
    Men's S-Works Tarmac Ultralight
    Other Race bikes
    Gear Range

    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

    (climbing)

    36 mph

    Men's Tarmac

    39 mph

    Men's Tarmac Sport

    39 mph

    Men's Tarmac Elite

    41 mph

    Men's Tarmac Comp

    41 mph

    Men's Tarmac Comp Disc

    41 mph

    Women's Tarmac Expert

    41 mph

    Men's Tarmac SL5 Expert DA

    41 mph

    Men's Tarmac Expert

    41 mph

    Men's Tarmac Pro

    41 mph

    Women's S-Works Tarmac

    41 mph

    Men's S-Works Tarmac

    41 mph

    Men's S-Works Tarmac Ultralight

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized Tarmac SL4, FACT 9r carbon, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Specialized Tarmac SL4, FACT 9r carbon, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Specialized Tarmac SL4, FACT 9r carbon, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Specialized Tarmac SL5, FACT 10r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Specialized FACT 10r carbon, threaded BB, full internal cable routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 135mm rear spacing, post disc mount

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Specialized Tarmac SL6, FACT 10r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130mm rear spacing

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Specialized Tarmac SL5, FACT 10r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Specialized Tarmac SL6, FACT 10r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130mm rear spacing

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Specialized Tarmac SL6, FACT 10r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130mm rear spacing

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    S-Works Tarmac SL6, FACT 12r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130mm rear spacing

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    S-Works Tarmac SL6, FACT 12r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130 mm rear spacing

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    S-Works Tarmac SL6, FACT 12r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130mm rear spacing

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque

    Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque

    Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque

    S-Works FACT full carbon, size-specific taper

    Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque

    S-Works FACT carbon

    S-Works FACT full carbon, size-specific taper

    S-Works FACT carbon

    S-Works FACT carbon

    S-Works FACT carbon

    S-Works FACT carbon, size specific design

    S-Works FACT carbon

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 68mm, threaded

    BSA, 68mm, threaded

    Included w/ crankset

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano Ultegra

    Praxis BB30 w/ Shimano conversion adaptor

    Shimano Dura-Ace BB

    Praxis BB30 w/ Shimano conversion adaptor

    Praxis 6806 bearings

    OSBB, CeramicSpeed bearings

    OSBB, CeramicSpeed bearings

    OSBB, CeramicSpeed bearings

    Stem

    Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

    S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

    S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

    Handlebar

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

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

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

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

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

    Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 123x75mm

    Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 123x75mm

    Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 123x75mm

    Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 123x75mm

    S-Works SL Carbon Shallow Drop, 125x75mm

    S-Works Shallow Bend Carbon, 125mm drop x 75 mm reach

    S-Works SL Carbon Shallow Drop, 125x75mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm

    Toupe Comp Gel, 143mm, hollow Cr-Mo, Adaptive Edge

    Toupe Comp Gel, 143mm, hollow Cr-Mo, Adaptive Edge

    Oura Pro, 155mm, carbon rails, carbon base

    Toupe Expert Gel, 143mm, hollow titanium rails, Adaptive Edge

    Toupe Expert Gel, 143mm, hollow titanium rails, Adaptive Edge

    Toupe Expert Gel, 143mm, hollow titanium rails, Adaptive Edge

    Oura Pro, 155mm, carbon rails, carbon base

    S-Works Toupé, Body Geometry shape, 143mm width, carbon rails

    S-Works Toupé, Body Geometry shape, 143mm width, carbon rails

    Seatpost

    Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp Carbon, Single Bolt

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt

    TypeRigid

    S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt

    TypeRigid

    S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset

    TypeRigid

    S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset

    TypeRigid

    S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset

    TypeRigid

    S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset

    TypeRigid

    S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra, long cage, 10-speed

    Shimano 105, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra Di2 8050, 11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150, 11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150, 11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150, 11-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra, braze-on

    Shimano 105 Ez, braze-on

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, braze-on

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, braze-on

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, braze-on

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, braze-on

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, braze-on

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, braze-on

    Shimano Ultegra Di2 8050, braze-on

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150, braze-on

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150, braze-on

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150, braze-on

    Crank

    Praxis Alba M30, solid forged arms, 6061 chainrings, 110 BCD, 11-speed, 50/34T

    Praxis Alba M30, solid forged arms, 6061 chainrings, 110 BCD, 11-speed, 50/34T

    Praxis Zayante, 7075-T6 alloy chainrings, alloy bolts, BB30, 50/34T

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36T

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36T

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36T

    Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 52/36T

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36T

    S-Works carbon fiber, alloy spider, 52/36T

    S-Works carbon fiber, 52/36T

    S-Works carbon fiber, 52/36T

    S-Works carbon fiber, 52/36T

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra Disc 8020, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra 8150 Di2, 11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150

    Cassette

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28t

    Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t

    Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t

    Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t

    Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t

    Shimano Ultegra 8000,11-speed, 11-30t

    Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t

    Shimano Ultegra 8000,11-speed, 11-30t

    Shimano Ultegra 8000,11-speed, 11-30t

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, 11-speed, 11-30t

    Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 11-speed, 11-30t

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, 11-speed, 11-30t

    Chain

    KMC X10EL, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

    KMC X11EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

    KMC X11EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

    KMC X11EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

    KMC X11EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace,11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace,11-speed

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro Axis caliper, Rear: Tektro Axis caliper

    TypeRim

    Front: Axis, Rear: Axis

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Ultegra 8000, Rear: Shimano Ultegra 8000

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Ultegra 8000, Rear: Shimano Ultegra 8000

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano RS785, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano RS785, hydraulic disc

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Ultegra 8010 direct mount, Rear: Shimano Ultegra 8010 direct mount

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, Rear: Shimano Dura-Ace 9100

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Ultegra 8010 direct mount, Rear: Shimano Ultegra 8010 direct mount

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Ultegra 8010 direct mount, Rear: Shimano Ultegra 8010 direct mount

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Dura-Ace 9110F direct mount, Rear: Shimano Dura-Ace 9110RS direct mount

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Dura-Ace 9110F direct mount, Rear: Shimano Dura-Ace R9110-RS, direct-mount

    TypeRim

    Front: eecycleworks eebrake Dual Mount, direct mount, Rear: eecycleworks eebrake Dual Mount, direct mount

    TypeRim

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 20h, Rear: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h

    Front: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 20h, Rear: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h

    Front: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 20h, Rear: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h

    Front: Roval SLX 24 Rims, sealed cartridge hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, 20h, Rear: Roval SLX 24 Rims, sealed cartridge hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, 24h

    Front: DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h, Rear: DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h

    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

    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

    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

    Front: Roval CL 50, Win Tunnel Engineered, carbon rim, 50mm depth, Roval AF1 Hub, 16h, Rear: Roval CL 50, Win Tunnel Engineered, carbon rim, 50mm depth, Roval AF1 Hub, 21h

    Front: Roval CLX 50, Win Tunnel Engineered, carbon rim, 50mm depth, Roval AF1 Hub, CeramicSpeed bearings,16h, Rear: Roval CLX 50, Win Tunnel Engineered, carbon rim, 50mm depth, Roval AF1 Hub, CeramicSpeed bearings, 21h

    Front: Roval CLX 50, Win Tunnel Engineered, carbon rim, 50mm depth, Roval AF1 Hub, CeramicSpeed bearings,16h, Rear: Roval CLX 50, Win Tunnel Engineered, carbon rim, 50mm depth, Roval AF1 Hub, CeramicSpeed bearings, 21h

    Front: Roval CLX 32, Win Tunnel Engineered, carbon rim, 32mm depth, Roval AF1 Hub, CeramicSpeed bearings,16h, Rear: Roval CLX 32, Win Tunnel Engineered, carbon rim, 32mm depth, Roval AF1 Hub, CeramicSpeed bearings, 24h

    Tires

    Front: Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar® bead, 700x23mm, Rear: Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar® bead, 700x23mm

    Front: Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar® bead, 700x23mm, Rear: Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar® bead, 700x23mm

    Front: Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar® bead, 700x23mm, Rear: Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar® bead, 700x23mm

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

    Front: Turbo Cotton, 700x26mm, 320 TPI, Rear: Turbo Cotton, 700x26mm, 320 TPI

    Front: Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm

    Front: Turbo Cotton, 700x26mm, 320 TPI, Rear: Turbo Cotton, 700x26mm, 320 TPI

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