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    Force105, TiagraDura-AceUltegra, FSARival, SRAM105, FSAUltegra, FSAUltegra Di2, FSAREDDura-AceDura-Ace Di2
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 102 × 112 × 112 × 102 × 102 × 112 × 11 Electronic2 × 112 × 112 × 11 Electronic
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Tarmac SL4 Pro Race
    Tarmac SL4 Sport
    Tarmac SL4 Pro Dura-Ace
    Tarmac SL4 Expert
    Tarmac SL4 Elite Rival HRR
    Tarmac SL4 Elite 105
    Tarmac SL4 Comp Ultegra
    Tarmac SL4 Comp Ultegra Di2
    S-Works Tarmac SL4 RED HRR
    S-Works Tarmac SL4 Dura-Ace
    S-Works Tarmac SL4 Dura-Ace 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

    Tarmac SL4 Pro Race

    37 mph

    Tarmac SL4 Sport

    41 mph

    Tarmac SL4 Pro Dura-Ace

    41 mph

    Tarmac SL4 Expert

    41 mph

    Tarmac SL4 Elite Rival HRR

    41 mph

    Tarmac SL4 Elite 105

    41 mph

    Tarmac SL4 Comp Ultegra

    41 mph

    Tarmac SL4 Comp Ultegra Di2

    42 mph

    S-Works Tarmac SL4 RED HRR

    42 mph

    S-Works Tarmac SL4 Dura-Ace

    42 mph

    S-Works Tarmac SL4 Dura-Ace Di2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized SL4 FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped headtube, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB

    Specialized SL4 FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB

    Specialized SL4 FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped headtube, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB

    Specialized SL4 FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped headtube, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB

    Specialized SL4 FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB

    Specialized SL4 FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB

    Specialized SL4 FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB

    Specialized SL4 FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB

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

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

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

    Fork

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

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

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

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

    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 1-3/8"" bearing

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

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

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

    Bottom Bracket

    OS integrated, sealed 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

    OS integrated, sealed bearings

    OS integrated, CeramicSpeed, sealed ceramic bearings

    OS integrated, CeramicSpeed, sealed ceramic bearings

    OS integrated, CeramicSpeed, sealed ceramic bearings

    Headset

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

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

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

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

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" 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 integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" 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 integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

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

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

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

    Stem

    Specialized Pro SL, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-bolt, 31.8mm

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

    Specialized Pro SL, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-bolt, 31.8mm

    Specialized Pro SL, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-bolt, 31.8mm

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

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

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

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

    S-Works SL, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-bolt, 31.8mm

    S-Works SL, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-bolt, 31.8mm

    S-Works SL, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-bolt, 31.8mm

    Handlebar

    Specialized Tarmac Expert, alloy, 140mm drop, 85mm reach

    Specialized Comp Shallow Bend, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm reach

    Specialized Tarmac Expert, alloy, 140mm drop, 85mm reach

    Specialized Tarmac Expert, alloy, 140mm drop, 85mm reach

    Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy, 140mm drop, 85mm reach

    Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy, 140mm drop, 85mm reach

    Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy, 140mm drop, 85mm reach

    Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy, 140mm drop, 85mm reach

    S-Works Tarmac Bend, FACT carbon, 140mm drop, 85mm reach

    S-Works Tarmac Bend, FACT carbon, 140mm drop, 85mm reach

    S-Works Tarmac Bend, FACT carbon, 140mm drop, 85mm reach

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Toupé Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Toupé Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Toupé Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Toupé Pro, carbon rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Toupé Pro, carbon rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Toupé Pro, carbon rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

    Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp, carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp, carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp, carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp, carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Comp, carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    S-Works SL, FACT carbon, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    S-Works SL, FACT carbon, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    S-Works SL, FACT carbon, 2-bolt, 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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Force 22, 11-speed

    Shimano 105, 10-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    SRAM Rival, 10-speed

    Shimano 105, 10-speed

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra Di2, 11-speed

    SRAM RED 22, 11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 11-speed

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM Force 22, braze-on, YAW

    Shimano Tiagra, braze-on, 10-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace, braze-on, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra, braze-on, 11-speed

    SRAM Rival, braze-on, 10-speed

    Shimano 105, braze-on, 10-speed

    Shimano Ultegra, braze-on, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra Di2, braze-on, 11-speed

    SRAM RED 22, braze-on, 11-speed, YAW, w/ chain spotter

    Shimano Dura-Ace, braze-on, 11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, braze-on, 11-speed

    Crank

    Specialized Pro FACT carbon, OSBB

    FSA Gossamer, BB30

    Specialized Pro FACT carbon, OSBB

    FSA SL-K Light, carbon, BB30

    SRAM S-550, alloy, BB30

    FSA Gossamer Pro, BB30

    FSA Gossamer Pro, BB30

    FSA Gossamer Pro, BB30

    S-Works FACT carbon, OSBB

    S-Works FACT carbon

    S-Works FACT carbon, OSBB

    Shifters

    SRAM Force 22, DoubleTap, 11-speed

    Shimano 105 STI, 10-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace STI, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra STI, 11-speed

    SRAM S series, 10-speed

    Shimano 105 STI, 10-speed

    Shimano Ultegra STI, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra Di2 STI, 11-speed

    SRAM RED 22, DoubleTap, 11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace STI, 11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 STI, 11-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM 1170, 11-speed, 11-28

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28

    SRAM PG 1030, 11-28

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-28

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28

    SRAM RED 22, 11-speed, 11-28

    Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed, 11-28

    Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed, 11-28

    Chain

    SRAM PC 1170, w/ PowerLink

    KMC X10

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    SRAM PC 1031, w/ PowerLink

    KMC X10

    KMC X11L

    KMC X11L

    SRAM RED 22, w/ PowerLink

    Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Force, Rear: SRAM Force

    TypeRim

    Front: AXIS 1.0, Rear: AXIS 1.0

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra

    TypeRim

    Front: Mechanical, Rear: Mechanical

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano 105, Rear: Shimano 105

    TypeRim

    Front: AXIS 2.0, Rear: AXIS 2.0

    TypeRim

    Front: AXIS 2.0, Rear: AXIS 2.0

    TypeRim

    Front: SRAM RED mechanical, Rear: SRAM RED mechanical

    TypeRim

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

    TypeRim

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

    TypeRim

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Force 22

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    Shimano Ultegra

    Mechanical

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano Ultegra Di2

    SRAM RED mechanical

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Roval Rapide CL 40, Rear: Roval Rapide CL 40

    Front: AXIS 2.0, Rear: AXIS 2.0

    Front: Roval Fusee SLX 23, Rear: Roval Fusee SLX 23

    Front: Fulcrum S4, Rear: Fulcrum S4

    Front: AXIS 2.0, Rear: AXIS 2.0

    Front: Fulcrum S5, Rear: Fulcrum S5

    Front: Fulcrum S5, Rear: Fulcrum S5

    Front: Fulcrum S5, Rear: Fulcrum S5

    Front: Roval Rapide CLX 40, w/ CeramicSpeed bearings, Rear: Roval Rapide CLX 40, w/ CeramicSpeed bearings

    Front: Roval Rapide CLX 40, w/ CeramicSpeed bearings, Rear: Roval Rapide CLX 40, w/ CeramicSpeed bearings

    Front: Roval Rapide CLX 40, w/ CeramicSpeed bearings, Rear: Roval Rapide CLX 40, w/ CeramicSpeed bearings

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

    Front: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c

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