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2018 Men's Tarmac Elite

$2,400

3 Reviews

Few bikes invoke podium dreams and longing like our Tarmac, and with the Tarmac Elite,…

Product Details

Few bikes invoke podium dreams and longing like our Tarmac, and with the Tarmac Elite, you get your slice of the Tarmac performance lineage at a price that's more than favorable. You'll also find a Grand-Tour-winning geometry, plus a FACT 9r carbon fiber construction.

For the spec, we selected components that deliver reliable performance, like durable DT R460 wheels, a mix of Shimano Ultegra 8000 and Praxis, and a bevy of Body Geometry components that maximize performance by providing the utmost in comfort.

The FACT 9r carbon frame combines the lightweight performance and compliance of our top-end carbon production methods with a Grand-Tour-winning geometry that begs for you to go faster.
FACT carbon fork with a 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 DT R460 wheels offer tremendous value in one smooth-rolling package.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized Tarmac SL4, FACT 9r carbon, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing

FORK

Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque

SEAT BINDER

Specialized, alloy, 27.2mm

WHEELS

FRONT WHEEL

DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 20h

REAR WHEEL

DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h

FRONT TIRE

Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar® bead, 700x23mm

REAR TIRE

Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar® bead, 700x23mm

INNER TUBES

700x20/28mm, 40mm Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Ultegra 8000, braze-on

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed

CASSETTE

Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t

CRANKSET

Praxis Zayante, 7075-T6 alloy chainrings, alloy bolts, BB30

CHAINRINGS

50/34T

BOTTOM BRACKET

Included w/ crankset

CHAIN

KMC X11EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

COCKPIT

HANDLEBARS

Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

STEM

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

TAPE

S-Wrap w/ Sticky gel

SADDLE

Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt

BRAKES

REAR BRAKE

Shimano Ultegra 8000

FRONT BRAKE

Shimano Ultegra 8000

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

* 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
Stack	505mm	526mm	543mm	564mm	591mm	612mm
Reach	386mm	386mm	387mm	395mm	402mm	408mm
Head Tube Length	100mm	120mm	140mm	160mm	190mm	210mm
Head Tube Angle	72.25°	73°	73°	73.5°	73.5°	74°
BB Height	270mm	270mm	272.5mm	272.5mm	274mm	274mm
BB Drop	72mm	72mm	69mm	69mm	68mm	68mm
Trail	63mm	58mm	58mm	55mm	55mm	52mm
Fork Length, Full	368mm	368mm	368mm	368mm	368mm	368mm
Fork Rake/Offset	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm
Front Center	575mm	576mm	582mm	591mm	607mm	614mm
Chainstay Length	405mm	405mm	405mm	405mm	407mm	410mm
Wheelbase	970mm	970mm	977mm	987mm	1004mm	1014mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	517mm	537mm	548mm	565mm	583mm	601mm
Bike Standover Height	730mm	755mm	775mm	795mm	826mm	850mm
Seat Tube Length	460mm	490mm	510mm	530mm	550mm	580mm
Seat Tube Angle	75.5°	74°	73.5°	73.25°	73°	72.5°

Manual Downloads

2018 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids

Specialized Mission Control App (Android)

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

Trainer Usage Addendum to the Bicycle Owner's Manual

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (English)

Specialized Mission Control App (iOS)

Specialized Ride App (Android)

Specialized Ride App (iOS)

Rider Reviews

3 Reviews

09/15/2020

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Name:: Armando

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10/20/2018

Best Carbon bike for the price

I got this bike on sale for 1900 as an upgrade from an old aluminum bike. Ive put over a 100 miles on it and it rides amazing. Every component of the bike is superb. The only let down is the 23mm tires but those are easily replaceable. Overall, the Tarmac Elite is a great road bike and it beats the competition in its price range.

Name:: Iain

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05/29/2018

Everything needed for serious racing and training

Perfect blend of performance, reliability, and economy. Amazingly stiff laterally with no noticeable flex in the bottom bracket on my 58cm frame. Corners, climbs hills, accelerates, and descends like a dream. The accompanying components and parts are more than enough for a serious racer. Maintenance is easy and straightforward on this bike. All the cable routing and points of adjustment and simple to do even for a notice bike mechanic. Bottom line, I've put several thousand miles on this bike so far in 2018 and it far surpassed my expectations for a road bike. I would give this a 5-star, 10 out of 10, two thumbs up rating!

Name:: Roadie

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