2016 Specialized
Tarmac Expert
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra, FSA |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
Jun 2017 · David Arthur @davearthur
Commendable performance, and a great paint job, but better wheels would make it shine
Aug 2016 · Marc Abbott
The Specialized Tarmac Sport has the race-ready geometry of its bigger brothers but does it deliver at this price?
Stiff racing frame
Heavy wheels slow it down
May 2016 · VeloNews.com
Specialized unveiled a stunning, shiny, pink S-Works Tarmac for Vincenzo Nibali to ride to glory on the Giro d'Italia's final day.
May 2016 · Lennard Zinn
The Tinkoff rider is piloting this Dura-Ace Di2-equipped Tarmac for the three-week Giro d'Italia.
May 2016 · Robin Wilmott
The Tarmac continues to be a great-looking, brilliantly capable bike, but doesn’t excite enough. Buy if you’re a brand-loyal fan and want a familiar, fuss-free, fast-riding bike for frequent forays in to racing and beyond
Fine handling, great drivetrain
We want more for the price – the wheels need upgrading for starters
Nov 2015 · The Editors of Bicycling
This racy road bike features the same Rider-First Geometry as the top-of-the-line S-Works Tarmac
Sep 2015
While the pro peloton is only just starting to experiment with disc brakes, consumers have had access to road disc bikes for a few years. Specialized was an early adopter however a pure-bred race bike with disc brakes was missing from their catalogue until recently. In this review, CTech editor Matt Wikstrom compares
Mar 2015 · Andre Cheuk
Just in for testing is the Specialized new S-Works Tarmac Disc, a brand new model for 2015. The S-Works Tarmac Disc shares identical geometry with its
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8"" to size-specific lower head tube, compact race design, internal cable routing BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, size-specific taper |
| Bottom Bracket | BB30, press-fit |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper, size-specific lower, stainless steel cartridge bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 25mm carbon spacers |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert, shallow drop, alloy, 123mm drop, 75mm reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupé Expert Gel, hollow Ti rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Crank | FSA SL-K Light, BB30, 52/36T |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim |
| Rims | Front: Fulcrum Racing S-19 Light, Rear: Fulcrum Racing S-19 Light |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: S-Works Turbo, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm |
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