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When we developed the Tarmac, we didn't just want it to be fast. We wanted it to…
The riders have spoken! For the fifth year in a row, Specialized has been crowned the #1 “Drop Bar Bike Brand” in the prestigious Gran Fondo Best Brand Awards for 2023. We innovate for riders, and year after year, our bikes are loved by the most discerning riders. Thank you!
When we developed the Tarmac, we didn't just want it to be fast. We wanted it to be fast everywhere. Long climbs, windy flats, Grand Tour stages, local fondos—we built a race bike to be the most complete out there. How'd we do it? We started with our Rider-First Engineered™ frame with a perfectly-tuned ride quality for every size, added in some serious aero tech that makes it 30 seconds faster than the Tarmac SL5 over 40 kilometers, and then made it 20% lighter. Nothing is lighter, faster, and better handling.
This Tarmac comes with a reliable spec that includes 10-speed Shimano Tiagra mechanical shifting, quick-stopping hydraulic disc brakes, durable Axis Sport Disc wheels, and our fan-favorite Power saddle.
For the construction of the Tarmac, we utilized advanced aerospace composite optimization software to revolutionize the construction and layup of our new FACT 9r carbon.
500 pieces creating 7 different sizes with the same tuned ride–that’s Rider-First Engineered™. We examine every ply of carbon on every frame size to ensure that all of our performance targets come through. To make sure you get the perfect ride, every frame gets a unique layup schedule with different ply arrangements, orientations, quantities of material in specific areas, and sometimes, even exclusive thicknesses and types of carbon itself.
Aerodynamics is the most important thing we can do to make you faster, but with the Tarmac, we added aero features without any cost to weight. Through development, areas were discovered where we could add aero for free—a new fork shape and dropped seatstays with aero tubes. The result? A Tarmac that’s approximately 30 seconds faster over 40 kilometers.
The updated the geometry is based on countless Retül data points and professional rider input. This enabled us to develop a Performance Road Geometry that perfects the combination of a responsive front-end and short wheelbase, which delivers instantaneous response and optimal power transfer.
Shift Levers
Shimano Tiagra Disc 4720, 10-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra, braze-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed
Cassette
Shimano, 10-speed, 11-32t
Crankset
Shimano Tiagra 4700, 10-speed
Bottom Bracket
Shimano 68mm threaded
Chain
KMC X10, 10-Speed
Handlebars
Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Stem
Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Tape
Roubaix S-Wrap
SeatPost
Carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm
Seat Binder
Collar for carbon frames
Front Wheel
Axis Sport Disc
Rear Wheel
Axis Sport Disc
Front Tire
Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
Rear Tire
Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
Inner Tubes
Presta, 48mm valve
Frame
Tarmac SL6, FACT 9r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, clean routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork
FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
* 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.
| 44 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165mm | 165mm | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 360mm | 380mm | 400mm | 420mm | 420mm | 440mm | 440mm |
| Stem Length | 70mm | 80mm | 90mm | 100mm | 100mm | 110mm | 110mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
| Seatpost Length | 300mm | 300mm | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm | 400mm | 400mm |
| Stack | 500mm | 514mm | 527mm | 544mm | 565mm | 591mm | 612mm |
| Reach | 365mm | 375mm | 380mm | 384mm | 395mm | 402mm | 408mm |
| Head Tube Length | 105mm | 115mm | 126mm | 143mm | 163mm | 190mm | 210mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5° | 71.75° | 72.5° | 73° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 74° |
| BB Height | 266mm | 266mm | 266mm | 268mm | 268mm | 268mm | 268mm |
| BB Drop | 74mm | 74mm | 74mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm |
| Trail | 71mm | 63mm | 58mm | 58mm | 55mm | 55mm | 52mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 363mm | 363mm | 363mm | 363mm | 363mm | 363mm | 363mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Front Center | 571mm | 574mm | 577mm | 579mm | 591mm | 606mm | 613mm |
| Chainstay Length | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm |
| Wheelbase | 969mm | 973mm | 975mm | 978mm | 990mm | 1005mm | 1012mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 493mm | 511mm | 535mm | 544mm | 566mm | 581mm | 599mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 730mm | 740mm | 755mm | 775mm | 795mm | 826mm | 850mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 435mm | 451mm | 481mm | 499mm | 519mm | 540mm | 570mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76° | 75.5° | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° |
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