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2017 Tarmac SL4 Sport

5 Reviews

You're cutting your teeth in this whole road cycling thing, and your appetite for…

Product Details

You're cutting your teeth in this whole road cycling thing, and your appetite for performance is insatiable. And it's for riders like you that we made our Tarmac Sport. It has all of the frame-level performance features of its more expensive brethren, only its components are suited to the reliability required of hard riding while you're learning the ropes. You'll also find an identical, Grand-Tour-winning geometry, plus a FACT 9r carbon fiber construction that's nearly mirrors what you'll find under the likes of Peter Sagan and Alberto Contador. For the spec, we selected components that deliver the best bang for your buck, durable Axis Elite wheels, a mix of workhorse components via Shimano Tiagra and Praxis, and a bevy of Body Geometry components that maximize performance by providing the utmost in comfort. We think that it's time to step your game up, and the Tarmac Sport is just the right tool to do it with.

The FACT 9r carbon frame combines lightweight performance and compliance to ensure that you receive the legendary climbing responsiveness and descending prowess you'd expect from a Tarmac.
S-Works FACT full carbon fork with tapered construction provides incredible front end stiffness and steering response for instantaneous accelerations and high-speed descents.
Significantly lighter than comparable wheelsets in its class, these tough Axis Elite wheels offer tremendous value in one smooth-rolling package.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

FACT 9r carbon, threaded BB, full internal cable routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130mm rear spacing

FORK

S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, size-specific taper

SEAT BINDER

Integrated wedge for Tarmac

WHEELS

FRONT WHEEL

Axis Elite, QR

REAR WHEEL

Axis Elite, QR

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Espoir Elite, 700x23mm, 60TPI

REAR TIRE

Specialized Espoir Elite, 700x23mm, 60TPI

INNER TUBES

700x20/28mm, 40mm Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed, braze-on

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed

CASSETTE

Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed, 11-28t

CRANKSET

Praxis Alba

CHAINRINGS

50/34T

BOTTOM BRACKET

Praxis

CHAIN

KMC X11, 11-speed

COCKPIT

HANDLEBARS

Specialized Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm short-reach

STEM

Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

TAPE

Specialized S-Wrap

SADDLE

Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt

BRAKES

REAR BRAKE

Shimano Tiagra

FRONT BRAKE

Shimano Tiagra

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	49	52	54	56	58	61
Crank Length	170mm	170mm	172.5mm	172.5mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	400mm	420mm	420mm	420mm	440mm	440mm
Stem Length	70mm	80mm	90mm	100mm	100mm	110mm
Saddle Width	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm
Seatpost Length	300mm	300mm	350mm	350mm	350mm	350mm
Seat-Tube Angle	75.5°	74°	73.5°	73.25°	73°	72.5°
Head-Tube Length	100mm	120mm	140mm	160mm	190mm	210mm
Head-Tube Angle	72.25°	73°	73°	73.5°	73.5°	74°
Chain-Stay Length	405mm	405mm	405mm	405mm	407mm	410mm
Front-Center	575mm	576mm	582mm	591mm	607mm	614mm
B-B Drop	72mm	72mm	69mm	69mm	68mm	68mm
B-B Height	270mm	270mm	272.5mm	272.5mm	274mm	274mm
Bike Stand-Over Height	730mm	755mm	775mm	795mm	826mm	850mm
Fork Length (full)	368mm	368mm	368mm	368mm	368mm	368mm
Top-Tube Length (horizontal)	517mm	537mm	548mm	565mm	583mm	601mm
Seat-Tube Length	460mm	490mm	510mm	530mm	550mm	580mm
Stack	505mm	526mm	543mm	564mm	591mm	612mm
Reach	386mm	386mm	387mm	395mm	402mm	408mm
Trail	63mm	58mm	58mm	55mm	55mm	52mm
Fork Rake/Offset	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm
Wheelbase	970mm	970mm	977mm	987mm	1004mm	1014mm

Manual Downloads

Carbon Fork/Chisel Instruction Guide

2017 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Dodatek - POUŽITÍ TRENAŽÉRU

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids

Trainer Usage Addendum to the Bicycle Owner's Manual

Rider Reviews

5 Reviews

08/10/2023

Exceptional Bike

I had this bike from 2016 to 2023 until I upgraded to the SL7. Absolutely loved everyone I rode this bike outside! Took my first Crit win on it and won multiple District and Provincial Championships on this bike. Great for training and great for racing with some deep sections you’ll fly like I did! Thank you to all the engineers, designers and everyone else who made this beautiful bike possible. It has served me so well, not one day of trouble with her. Highly recommended bike. Regards Erlank “Sharky” Nel South Africa

Name:: Erlank

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03/30/2023

Great bike to upgrade over time

Bought this bike in 2017. Updated it over time. Still riding 6 years on. Now it has full Ultegra gears. Best bike to service and fast!

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: William

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04/14/2022

Great Carbon Frame

I have to admit, I decided to bought the bike as my first road bike. I am satisfied very much. I really feel the difference betwenn aluminium and carbon frame. This bike sattisfied my need I simply love to ride the bike. The geometry the feeling seems like were produced exact for my requirements. I also like the geometry of the frame, and to be honest I thing this geometry is the best ever, the carbon frame absorb roughness on the road so it is very compofrtable to ride on it. I simply love the bike and very satisfied to choose Specialized Tarmac as my first and for sure the best choice. If you have opportunity to buy spec from the 2017 year do not hesitate you will love it.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: Piotr

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12/22/2020

I'll buy this ever again N again. No matter how many times.

More than great. Just awesome. Two thumbs up. Best of the best. 최고중에 최고. 선택에 후회가 없을 로드최강. So far so good.

Verified Buyer

Name:: Monty

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05/28/2019

Best Road Bike I Ever Owned

I bought this bike just this year in March of 2019. This Bike sat in my local bike shop since 2017 how no one picked this up was beyond me. The only thing i wasn't satisfied with is that the Crank and Brake Calipers were not Shimano 105. The 2019 version is all shimano 105 also stop using praxis bb's their junk. Use the shimano ultegra bb's that are on $46 Canadian they are way better.

Name:: Jamiealite

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