2012 Specialized
S-Works Tarmac SL4 Black
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | RED |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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Apr 2013
Superficially flawed if you judge it by componentry. But you shouldn't. The Tarmac offers a great frameset that would be, and is, suited to a far more costly bike
Dec 2012
At the end of this winter I found myself needing a good race bike. I spoke to Specialized about getting on one of their bikes, but I have to admit, I'd never ridden one of their newer road models; the Roubaix, Tarmac or Venge. I wasn't sure which one to choose but was fortunately given the opportunity to take each
Dec 2012 · Kenny Pryde
We test the 2013 entry-level Specialized Tarmac with carbon-fibre SL2 frameset and Shimano Sora components, £1200
Great frame and fork package
Good ride quality
Not much
May 2012 · Caley Fretz
Roman Kreuziger is running the new SRAM Red, an interesting Corima wheelset and carbon bars at the Giro
Oct 2010
Every year bike companies come out with lighter, stiffer, faster and more comfortable bikes. It seems impossible to engineer something that has such opposite qualities, but stiffer and lighter, but still comfortable to ride, it the ultimate goal. With the 2011 Tarmac Expert Specialized has created a bike with an impressive mix of these qualities. …
Aug 2010 · R BA
The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 took the top two podium spots in the Tour de France. Now, it's available for you to own...
Apr 2010 · William Tracy
Fabian Cancellara was obviously the strongest man in the Tour of Flanders, and his Specialized Tarmac SL3 was equally up to the task, despite one small technical difficulty.
Apr 2009 · Cycling News
Race machine for the masses
| Frame | S-Works SL4 FACT 11r, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, carbon OSBB BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8"" bearing |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM ceramic press in BB30 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 |
| Stem | New S-Works ProSet stem, 7050 3D forged, carbon-clip front cap/cone, 4-degree shim, CNC head bolts |
| Handlebar | S-Works Tarmac carbon, short drop |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupe Pro, carbon rails |
| Seatpost | S-Works SL FACT carbon, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | New SRAM Red |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | New SRAM Red |
| Crank | New SRAM Red |
| Shifters | New SRAM Red |
| Cassette | SRAM Red 10-speed, 11-25 |
| Chain | KMC X10 DLC Superlight |
| Brakes | Front: New SRAM Red, Rear: New SRAM Red Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | New SRAM Red |
| Rims | Front: Zipp 404 Firecrest carbon tubular, Rear: Zipp 404 Firecrest carbon tubular |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Turbo Tubular, 700x23c, Rear: Turbo Tubular, 700x23c |
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