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    Groupset
    Dura-AceRED, ForceDura-AceUltegraApex, SRAMRival, SRAM105Ultegra105REDRED
    Drivetrain
    2 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 10
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Tarmac SL3 Pro SRAM
    Tarmac SL3 Expert Double
    Tarmac Elite Apex
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    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)

    42 mph

    S-Works Tarmac SL3 Dura-Ace

    41 mph

    Tarmac SL3 Pro SRAM

    42 mph

    Tarmac SL3 Pro Dura-Ace

    42 mph

    Tarmac SL3 Expert Double

    41 mph

    Tarmac Elite Apex

    41 mph

    Tarmac Comp Rival

    42 mph

    Tarmac Comp Double 105

    39 mph

    Tarmac Comp Compact Ultegra

    39 mph

    Tarmac Comp Compact 105

    42 mph

    S-Works Tarmac SL3 SRAM

    42 mph

    S-Works Tarmac SL3 LTD

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    S-Works SL3 FACT 11r, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2"" lower HS bearing, carbon OSBB

    Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2"" lower HS bearing, OSBB

    Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2"" lower HS bearing, OSBB

    Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1.5"" lower HS bearing, threaded BB

    Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1.5"" lower HS bearing, threaded BB

    Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2"" lower HS bearing, threaded BB

    Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2"" lower HS bearing, threaded BB

    Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2"" lower HS bearing, threaded BB

    Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2"" lower HS bearing, threaded BB

    S-Works SL3 FACT 11r, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2"" lower HS bearing, carbon OSBB

    S-Works SL3 FACT 11r, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2"" lower HS bearing, carbon OSBB

    Fork

    Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2"" bearing

    Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2"" bearing

    Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2"" bearing

    Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1.5"" bearing

    Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1.5"" bearing

    Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2"" bearing

    Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2"" bearing

    Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2"" bearing

    Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2"" bearing

    Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2"" bearing

    Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2"" bearing

    Bottom Bracket

    With Crankset

    OS integrated

    With crankset

    With Crankset

    With crankset

    BSA, 68mm, threaded

    With crankset

    BSA, 68mm, threaded

    OS integrated, ceramic bearings

    Headset

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/5"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, carbon 8mm cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/5"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, carbon 8mm cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers

    1-1/""8 upper and 1-1/5"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, carbon 8mm cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers

    1 1/8 upper and 1 1/5"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, carbon 8mm cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers

    1 1/8 upper and 1 1/5"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer with 20mm of spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/5"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer with 20mm of spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/5"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer with 20mm of spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/5"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer with 20mm of spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/5"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer with 20mm of spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/5"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, carbon 8mm cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/5"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, carbon 8mm cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers

    Stem

    S-Works 3D forged 7050 alloy w/ carbon-wrap top and front cap

    Specialized Pro-Set, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Pro-Set, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Pro-Set, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp

    S-Works 3D forged 7050 alloy w/ carbon-wrap top and front cap

    S-Works 3D forged 7050 alloy w/ carbon-wrap top and front cap

    Handlebar

    S-Works SL Carbon, classic bend

    Specialized Pro SL Carbon, classic bend

    Specialized Pro SL Carbon, classic bend

    Specialized Ergo 2014 alloy

    Specialized Comp Ergo, 6061 alloy

    Specialized Ergo 2014 alloy

    Specialized Ergo 2014 alloy

    Specialized Ergo 2014 alloy

    Specialized Ergo 2014 alloy

    S-Works SL Carbon, classic bend

    S-Works SL Carbon, classic bend

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Romin Team w/ solid Ti rails

    Body Geometry Romin Expert w/ hollow Ti rails

    Body Geometry Romin Expert w/ hollow Ti rails

    Body Geometry Romin Comp w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Body Geometry Riva Road, w/ steel rails

    Body Geometry Romin Comp w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Body Geometry Romin Comp w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Body Geometry Romin Comp w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Body Geometry Romin Comp w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Body Geometry Romin Team w/ solid Ti rails

    S-Works Toupe Carbon w/ carbon rails

    Seatpost

    S-Works FACT carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Pro, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Pro, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Pro, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, aluminum head, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Pro, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Pro, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Pro, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Pro, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert

    TypeRigid

    S-Works FACT carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    S-Works FACT carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap

    Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap

    Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap

    Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap

    Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap

    Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap

    Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap

    Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap

    Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap

    Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap

    Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    SRAM RED

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    Shimano Ultegra

    SRAM Apex

    SRAM Rival

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano 105

    SRAM RED

    SRAM RED

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    SRAM Force

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    Shimano Ultegra

    SRAM Apex

    SRAM Rival

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano 105

    SRAM RED

    SRAM RED

    Crank

    S-Works FACT carbon

    Specialized Pro FACT carbon

    Specialized Pro FACT carbon

    Shimano Ultegra

    SRAM S100

    SRAM S300

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano 105

    S-Works FACT carbon

    S-Works SL FACT carbon

    Shifters

    Shimano Dura-Ace STI, flight deck compatible

    SRAM RED

    Shimano Dura-Ace STI, flight deck compatible

    Shimano Ultegra STI, flight deck compatible

    SRAM Apex

    SRAM Rival Double-Tap

    Shimano 105 STI

    Shimano Ultegra STI, flight deck compatible

    Shimano 105 STI

    SRAM RED

    SRAM RED

    Cassette

    Shimano Dura Ace, 10-speed, 11-27t

    Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, 11-28t

    Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, 11-28t

    Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, 11-28t

    SRAM Apex, 10-speed, 11-28t

    SRAM, 10-speed, 11-28t

    Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t

    Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t

    Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t

    SRAM Red 10-speed, 11-26t

    SRAM Red, 10-speed, 11-25t

    Chain

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    KMC X10 L CP

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano Ultegra

    KMC X10 CP

    KMC X10 L CP

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano 105

    KMC X10 DLC Superlight

    KMC X10 DLC Superlight

    Brakes

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

    TypeRim

    Front: TRP 870 Equipe, forged aluminum, cartridge pads, Rear: TRP 870 Equipe, forged aluminum, cartridge pads

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra

    TypeRim

    Front: Tektro cold-forged, dual pivot w/ cartridge pads, Rear: Tektro cold-forged, dual pivot w/ cartridge pads

    TypeRim

    Front: SRAM Rival, Rear: SRAM Rival

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano 105, Rear: Shimano 105

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano 105, Rear: Shimano 105

    TypeRim

    Front: TRP R950, carbon dual pivot, stainless hardware, cartridge pads, Rear: TRP R950, carbon dual pivot, stainless hardware, cartridge pads

    TypeRim

    Front: TRP R970 Equipe, Rear: TRP R970 Equipe

    TypeRim

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Dura-Ace STI, flight deck compatible

    SRAM RED

    Shimano Dura-Ace STI, flight deck compatible

    Shimano Ultegra STI, flight deck compatible

    SRAM Apex

    SRAM Rival

    Shimano 105 STI

    Shimano Ultegra STI, flight deck compatible

    Shimano 105 STI

    SRAM RED

    SRAM RED

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Roval Rapide SL 45, Rear: Roval Rapide SL 45

    Front: Roval Fusee SL, Rear: Roval Fusee SL

    Front: Roval Fusee SL, Rear: Roval Fusee SL

    Front: Fulcrum Racing 4, Rear: Fulcrum Racing 4

    Mavic CXP22 w/ eyelets

    Front: Fulcrum Racing 6, Rear: Fulcrum Racing 6

    Front: Fulcrum Racing 6, Rear: Fulcrum Racing 6

    Front: Fulcrum Racing 6, Rear: Fulcrum Racing 6

    Front: Fulcrum Racing 6, Rear: Fulcrum Racing 6

    Front: Roval Rapide SL 45, Rear: Roval Rapide SL 45

    Front: Zipp 202, Rear: Zipp 202

    Spokes

    Stainless 14g

    Front Hub

    Forged alloy Hub, sealed bearings, 28 hole, for J bend round spokes

    Rear Hub

    Forged alloy, sealed, cassette, QR, 32h

    Tires

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 220TPI w/ Black Belt protection, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 220TPI w/ Black Belt protection

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 220TPI w/ Black Belt protection, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 220TPI w/ Black Belt protection

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 220TPI w/ Black Belt protection, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 220TPI w/ Black Belt protection

    Front: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x23c, aramid bead, 127TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x23c, aramid bead, 127TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection

    Front: Specialized Turbo Comp, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection, Rear: Specialized Turbo Comp, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection

    Front: Specialized Turbo Comp, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection, Rear: Specialized Turbo Comp, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection

    Front: Specialized Turbo Comp, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection, Rear: Specialized Turbo Comp, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection

    Front: Specialized Turbo Comp, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection, Rear: Specialized Turbo Comp, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection

    Front: Specialized Turbo Comp, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection, Rear: Specialized Turbo Comp, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 220TPI w/ Black Belt protection, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 220TPI w/ Black Belt protection

    Front: S-Works Turbo Tubular, 700x23c, 290TPI, Rear: S-Works Turbo Tubular, 700x23c, 290TPI

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