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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    S-Works Tarmac SL4 Black
    Tarmac SL4 Pro Ui2 Mid-Compact
    Tarmac SL4 Pro SRAM RED Mid-Compact
    Tarmac SL4 Pro Mid-Compact
    Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact
    Tarmac Elite Rival Mid-Compact
    Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact
    Tarmac Compact
    Tarmac Comp Mid-Compact
    Tarmac Apex Mid-Compact
    S-Works Tarmac SL4
    S-Works Tarmac SL4 SRAM RED
    S-Works Tarmac SL4 Di2
    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)

    42 mph

    S-Works Tarmac SL4 Black

    41 mph

    Tarmac SL4 Pro Ui2 Mid-Compact

    41 mph

    Tarmac SL4 Pro SRAM RED Mid-Compact

    41 mph

    Tarmac SL4 Pro Mid-Compact

    41 mph

    Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact

    41 mph

    Tarmac Elite Rival Mid-Compact

    41 mph

    Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact

    36 mph

    Tarmac Compact

    41 mph

    Tarmac Comp Mid-Compact

    41 mph

    Tarmac Apex Mid-Compact

    42 mph

    S-Works Tarmac SL4

    42 mph

    S-Works Tarmac SL4 SRAM RED

    42 mph

    S-Works Tarmac SL4 Di2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    S-Works SL4 FACT 11r, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, carbon OSBB

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, uniquely shaped tapered 1-1/8"" to 1-3/8"" head tube, OSBB

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, uniquely shaped tapered 1-1/8"" to 1-3/8"" head tube, OSBB

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, uniquely shaped tapered 1-1/8"" to 1-3/8"" head tube, OSBB

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    S-Works SL4 FACT 11r, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, carbon OSBB

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    S-Works SL4 FACT 11r, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, carbon OSBB

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    S-Works SL4 FACT 11r, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, carbon OSBB

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Fork

    S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8"" bearing

    Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8"" bearing

    Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8"" bearing

    Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8"" 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

    S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8"" bearing

    S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8"" bearing

    S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8"" bearing

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM ceramic press in BB30 bearings

    OS integrated, sealed bearings

    OS integrated, sealed bearings

    OS integrated, sealed bearings

    OS integrated, sealed bearings

    OS integrated, sealed bearings

    OS integrated, sealed bearings

    BSA, 68mm, threaded

    OS integrated, sealed bearings

    SRAM Power Spline BB

    OS integrated, ceramic bearings

    OS integrated, ceramic bearings

    OS integrated, ceramic bearings

    Headset

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, w/ 8mm carbon cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, w/ 8mm carbon cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, w/ 8mm carbon cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, w/ 8mm carbon cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers

    1-1/8 upper and 1-1/2"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 8mm cone spacer with 20mm of spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/2"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/2"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/2"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/2"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/2"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, w/ 8mm carbon cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, w/ 8mm carbon cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, w/ 8mm carbon cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers

    Stem

    New S-Works ProSet stem, 7050 3D forged, carbon-clip front cap/cone, 4-degree shim, CNC head bolts

    New Specialized ProSet 7075, cone head bolt and plastic clip, 12-degree, 4-degree shim, 31.8mm

    New Specialized ProSet 7075, cone head bolt and plastic clip, 12-degree, 4-degree shim, 31.8mm

    New Specialized ProSet 7075, cone head bolt and plastic clip, 12-degree, 4-degree shim, 31.8mm

    New CompSet 6061 alloy, cone head bolt, 12-degree, 4-degree shim 31.8mm

    New CompSet 6061 alloy, cone head bolt, 12-degree, 4-degree shim 31.8mm

    New CompSet 6061 alloy, cone head bolt, 12-degree, 4-degree shim 31.8mm

    Specialized EliteSet, 3D forged alloy, 12-degree, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

    New CompSet 6061 alloy, cone head bolt, 12-degree, 4-degree shim 31.8mm

    Specialized EliteSet, 3D forged alloy, 12-degree, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

    New S-Works ProSet Stem, 7050 3D forged with carbon-clip front cap/cone, 4-degree shim, CNC head bolts

    New S-Works ProSet Stem, 7050 3D forged with carbon-clip front cap/cone, 4-degree shim, CNC head bolts

    New S-Works ProSet Stem, 7050 3D forged with carbon-clip front cap/cone, 4-degree shim, CNC head bolts

    Handlebar

    S-Works Tarmac carbon, short drop

    New Specialized Tarmac Expert, alloy

    New Specialized Tarmac Expert, alloy

    New Specialized Tarmac Expert, alloy

    New Specialized Tarmac Expert, alloy

    New Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy

    New Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy

    New Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy

    New Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy

    New Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy

    S-Works Tarmac carbon, short drop

    S-Works Tarmac carbon, short drop

    S-Works Tarmac carbon, short drop

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Toupe Pro, carbon rails

    Body Geometry Romin Expert, hollow ti rails

    Body Geometry Romin Expert, hollow ti rails

    Body Geometry Romin Expert, hollow ti rails

    Body Geometry Romin Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Body Geometry Romin Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Body Geometry Romin Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Body Geometry Romin Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Body Geometry Romin Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Body Geometry Romin Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Body Geometry Romin Pro, carbon rails

    Body Geometry Romin Pro, carbon rails

    Body Geometry Romin Pro, carbon rails

    Seatpost

    S-Works SL FACT carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Pro, FACT carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Pro, FACT carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Pro, FACT carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    New Specialized Sport, alloy, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    New Specialized Sport, alloy, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    S-Works FACT carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    S-Works FACT carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    S-Works FACT carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    New SRAM Red

    New Shimano Ultegra Di2

    SRAM Red

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    Shimano Ultegra

    SRAM Rival

    Shimano 105

    New Shimano Tiagra 10-speed

    Shimano Ultegra

    SRAM Apex

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    SRAM Red

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2

    Front Derailleur

    New SRAM Red

    New Shimano Ultegra Di2

    SRAM Red

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    Shimano Ultegra

    SRAM Rival

    Shimano 105

    New Shimano Tiagra 10-speed

    Shimano 105

    SRAM Apex

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    SRAM Red

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2

    Crank

    New SRAM Red

    Specialized Pro FACT carbon

    Specialized Pro FACT carbon

    Specialized Pro FACT carbon

    FSA SL-K Light BB30 carbon

    SRAM S350, BB30

    FSA Gossamer BB30

    New Shimano Tiagra 10-speed

    FSA SL-K Light BB30 carbon

    SRAM S150

    S-Works FACT carbon

    S-Works FACT carbon

    S-Works FACT carbon

    Shifters

    New SRAM Red

    New Shimano Ultegra Di2, Flight Deck compatible, 10-speed

    SRAM Red DoubleTap, 10-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace STI, Flight Deck compatible, 10-speed

    Shimano Ultegra STI, flight deck compatible, 10-speed

    SRAM Rival DoubleTap, 10-speed

    Shimano 105 STI, 10-speed

    New Shimano Tiagra STI 10-speed

    Shimano Ultegra STI, flight deck compatible, 10-speed

    SRAM Apex DoubleTap, 10-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace STI, Flight Deck compatible, 10-speed

    SRAM Red DoubleTap, 10-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Flight Deck compatible, 10-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM Red 10-speed, 11-25

    Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, 11-28t

    SRAM 1070, 10-speed, 11-28t

    Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, 11-28t

    Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t

    SRAM Apex, 10-speed, 11-28t

    Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t

    New Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28t

    Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t

    SRAM Apex, 10-speed, 11-28t

    Shimano Dura-Ace, 10-speed, 11-25t

    SRAM Red, 10-speed, 11-25t

    Shimano Dura-Ace, 10-speed, 11-25t

    Chain

    KMC X10 DLC Superlight

    Shimano Ultegra

    KMC X10 SL nickel plate

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano 105

    KMC X10 CP

    New Shimano Tiagra 10-speed

    New Shimano Tiagra 10-speed

    New Shimano Tiagra 10-speed

    KMC X10 CP

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    KMC X10 SL nickel plate

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    Brakes

    Front: New SRAM Red, Rear: New SRAM Red

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra

    TypeRim

    Front: SRAM Force, Rear: SRAM Force

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra

    TypeRim

    Front: SRAM Apex, Rear: SRAM Apex

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano 105, Rear: Shimano 105

    TypeRim

    Front: New Shimano Tiagra, Rear: New Shimano Tiagra

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano 105, Rear: Shimano 105

    TypeRim

    Front: SRAM Apex, Rear: SRAM Apex

    TypeRim

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

    TypeRim

    Front: SRAM Red, Rear: SRAM Red

    TypeRim

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

    TypeRim

    Brake Levers

    New SRAM Red

    New Shimano Ultegra Di2, Flight Deck compatible

    SRAM Red

    Shimano Dura-Ace STI, Flight Deck compatible

    Shimano Ultegra STI, Flight Deck compatible

    SRAM Rival

    Shimano 105 STI

    New Shimano Tiagra STI

    Shimano Ultegra STI, Flight Deck compatible

    SRAM Apex

    Shimano Dura-Ace STI, Flight Deck compatible

    SRAM Red

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Zipp 404 Firecrest carbon tubular, Rear: Zipp 404 Firecrest carbon tubular

    Front: Roval Fusee SL, Rear: Roval Fusee SL

    Front: Roval Fusee SL, Rear: Roval Fusee SL

    Front: Roval Fusee SL, Rear: Roval Fusee SL

    Front: Fulcrum Racing 4, Rear: Fulcrum Racing 4

    Front: Fulcrum Racing 6, Rear: Fulcrum Racing 6

    Front: Fulcrum Racing 6, Rear: Fulcrum Racing 6

    Front: DT Axis 2.0, Rear: DT Axis 2.0

    Front: DT Axis 3.0, Rear: DT Axis 3.0

    Front: DT Axis 2.0, Rear: DT Axis 2.0

    Front: Roval Fusee SLX, Rear: Roval Fusee SLX

    Front: Roval Fusee SLX, Rear: Roval Fusee SLX

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

    Tires

    Front: Turbo Tubular, 700x23c, Rear: Turbo Tubular, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Turbo Pro w/ BlackBelt, aramid bead, 127 TPI, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro w/ BlackBelt, aramid bead, 127 TPI, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Turbo Pro w/ BlackBelt, aramid bead, 127 TPI, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro w/ BlackBelt, aramid bead, 127 TPI, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Turbo Pro w/ BlackBelt, aramid bead, 127 TPI, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro w/ BlackBelt, aramid bead, 127 TPI, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Turbo Elite w/BlackBelt protection, 100 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Elite w/BlackBelt protection, 100 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Turbo Elite w/BlackBelt protection, 100 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Elite w/BlackBelt protection, 100 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Turbo Elite w/BlackBelt protection, 100 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Elite w/BlackBelt protection, 100 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Turbo Elite w/BlackBelt protection, 100 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Elite w/BlackBelt protection, 100 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x23c

    Front: S-Works Turbo w/ BlackBelt protection, 220 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c, Rear: S-Works Turbo w/ BlackBelt protection, 220 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c

    Front: S-Works Turbo w/ BlackBelt protection, 220 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c, Rear: S-Works Turbo w/ BlackBelt protection, 220 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c

    Front: S-Works Turbo w/ BlackBelt protection, 220 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c, Rear: S-Works Turbo w/ BlackBelt protection, 220 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c

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