Specialized Tarmac may be the most successful racing bike in recent years. Only in 2012, Spring Classics Amstel Gold Race and Ronde Van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders), Monumental Spring Classic Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Vuelta a España and Olympic Men Road Race are won by the cyclists riding Specialized Tarmac.
UCI WorldTour teams Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank, Omega Pharma-Quick Step and Astana use Specialized bikes, and most of the races, they use Specialized S-Works Tarmac.
Specialied Tarmac coming with 11 different builds.
Table of Contents
S-Works SL4 Di2
Frame
S-Works SL4 FACT 11r, FACT IS construction, tapered/shaped HT, compact race design, 1-3/8” lower HS bearing, carbon OSBB
Fork
S-Works Tarmac, FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8” bearing
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 SL stem, 7050 3D-forged, CNC head bolts
Handlebars
S-Works Tarmac carbon, short drop
Tape
Specialized S-Works wrap
Front Brake
New Shimano Dura-Ace
Rear Brake
New Shimano Dura-Ace
Brake Levers
New Shimano Dura-Ace STI
Front Derailleur
New Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 11-speed
Rear Derailleur
New Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 11-speed
Shift Levers
New Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
Cassette
Shimano Dura Ace, 11-speed, 11-26
Chain
New Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed
Crankset
S-Works FACT carbon
Chainrings
53/39
Bottom Bracket
Ceramic Speed, OSBB integrated ceramic, 30x42x7mm
Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
Front Wheel
Roval Rapide CLX 40 with Ceramic Speed bearings
Rear Wheel
Roval Rapide CLX 40 with Ceramic Speed bearings
Front Tire
S-Works Turbo, BlackBelt, 220TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Rear Tire
S-Works Turbo, BlackBelt, 220TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Inner Tubes
Turbo Ultralight, 60mm, presta
Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Pro, carbon rails, 143mm
Seatpost
S-Works SL, FACT carbon, 27.2mm
Seat Binder
Forged bolt and nut, 32.6mm
Notes
Carbon chainstay protector, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
S-Works SRAM Red
Frame
S-Works SL4 FACT 11r, FACT IS construction, tapered/shaped HT, compact race design, 1-3/8” lower HS bearing, carbon OSBB
Fork
S-Works Tarmac, FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8” bearing
Headset
1-1/8” upper and 1-3/8” lower stainless steel cartridge bearings, w/ 8mm carbon cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers
Stem
New S-Works SL stem, 7050 3D-forged, CNC head bolts
Handlebars
S-Works Tarmac carbon, short drop
Tape
Specialized S-Works wrap
Front Brake
New SRAM RED
Rear Brake
New SRAM RED
Brake Levers
New SRAM RED
Front Derailleur
New SRAM RED
Rear Derailleur
New SRAM RED
Shift Levers
New SRAM RED
Cassette
New SRAM RED, 10-speed, 11-26
Chain
KMC X10 DLC Superlight
Crankset
S-Works FACT carbon
Chainrings
53/39
Bottom Bracket
Ceramic Speed, OSBB integrated ceramic, 30x42x7mm
Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
Front Wheel
Roval Rapide CLX 40 with Ceramic Speed bearings
Rear Wheel
Roval Rapide CLX 40 with Ceramic Speed bearings
Front Tire
S-Works Turbo, BlackBelt, 220TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Rear Tire
S-Works Turbo, BlackBelt, 220TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Inner Tubes
Turbo Ultralight, 60mm, presta
Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Pro, carbon rails, 143mm
Seatpost
S-Works SL, FACT carbon, 27.2mm
Seat Binder
Forged bolt and nut, 32.6mm
Notes
Carbon chainstay protector, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
SL4 Pro Mid Compact
Frame
Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, tapered/shaped HT, compact race design, 1-3/8” lower bearing, OSBB
Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8” bearing
Headset
1-1/8” upper and 1-3/8” lower stainless steel cartridge bearings, w/ 8mm carbon cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers
Stem
Specialized Pro-Set 7075 3D forged alloy, cone head bolt and plastic clip, 12-degree, 4-degree shim, 31.8mm
Handlebars
Specialized Tarmac Expert, 2014 alloy
Tape
Specialized Pro D2
Front Brake
Shimano Ultegra
Rear Brake
Shimano Ultegra
Brake Levers
New Shimano Dura-Ace STI, Flight Deck compatible
Front Derailleur
New Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed
Rear Derailleur
New Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed
Shift Levers
New Shimano Dura-Ace STI
Cassette
New Shimano Dura Ace, 11-speed, 11-28
Chain
New Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed
Crankset
Specialized Pro FACT carbon
Chainrings
52/36
Bottom Bracket
OS integrated, sealed bearings
Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
Front Wheel
Roval Fusee SLX23
Rear Wheel
Roval Fusee SLX23
Front Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, BlackBelt, 127TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, BlackBelt, 127TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Inner Tubes
Turbo Ultralight, presta valve
Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon, 27.2mm
Seat Binder
Forged bolt and nut, 32.6mm
Notes
Carbon chainstay protector, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
SL4 Pro SRAM Mid Compact
Frame
Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, tapered/shaped HT, compact race design, 1-3/8” lower bearing, OSBB
Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8” bearing
Headset
1-1/8” upper and 1-3/8” lower stainless steel cartridge bearings, w/ 8mm carbon cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers
Stem
Specialized Pro-Set 7075 3D forged alloy, cone head bolt and plastic clip, 12-degree, 4-degree shim, 31.8mm
Handlebars
Specialized Tarmac Expert, 2014 alloy
Tape
Specialized Pro D2
Front Brake
SRAM Force
Rear Brake
SRAM Force
Brake Levers
SRAM Black RED
Front Derailleur
SRAM Force
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Black RED
Shift Levers
SRAM Black RED
Cassette
SRAM 1070, 10-speed, 11-28
Chain
KMC X10 DLC Superlight
Crankset
Specialized Pro FACT carbon
Chainrings
52/36
Bottom Bracket
OS integrated, sealed bearings
Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
Front Wheel
Roval Fusee SLX23
Rear Wheel
Roval Fusee SLX23
Front Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, BlackBelt, 127TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, BlackBelt, 127TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Inner Tubes
Turbo Ultralight, presta valve
Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon, 27.2mm
Seat Binder
Forged bolt and nut, 32.6mm
Notes
Carbon chainstay protector, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
SL4 Expert Ul2 Mid Compact
Frame
Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, tapered/shaped HT, compact race design, 1-3/8” lower bearing, OSBB
Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8” bearing
Headset
1-1/8” upper and 1-3/8” lower stainless steel cartridge bearings, w/ 8mm carbon cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers
Stem
Specialized Comp-Set 6061 alloy, cone head bolt, 12-degree, 4-degree shim, 31.8mm
Handlebars
Specialized Tarmac Expert, 2014 alloy
Tape
Specialized Pro D2
Front Brake
Shimano Ultegra
Rear Brake
Shimano Ultegra
Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra Di2, Flight Deck compatible
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra Di2
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-28
Chain
KMC X10 CP
Crankset
FSA SL-K Light, carbon, BB30
Chainrings
52/36
Bottom Bracket
OS integrated, sealed bearings
Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
Front Wheel
DT Axis 4.0
Rear Wheel
DT Axis 4.0
Front Tire
Specialized Turbo Elite, BlackBelt, 100TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Elite, BlackBelt, 100TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Inner Tubes
Lightweight, presta
Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, 27.2mm
Seat Binder
Forged bolt and nut, 32.6mm
Notes
Carbon chainstay protector, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
SL4 Expert Mid Compact
Frame
Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, tapered/shaped HT, compact race design, 1-3/8” lower bearing, OSBB
Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8” bearing
Headset
1-1/8 upper and 1-3/8” lower stainless steel cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 8mm cone spacer with 20mm of spacers
Stem
Specialized Comp-Set 6061 alloy, cone head bolt, 12-degree, 4-degree shim, 31.8mm
Handlebars
Specialized Tarmac Expert, 2014 alloy
Tape
Specialized Pro D2
Front Brake
Shimano Ultegra
Rear Brake
Shimano Ultegra
Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra STI, Flight Deck compatible
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra STI
Cassette
Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28
Chain
Shimano Tiagra 10-speed
Crankset
FSA SL-K Light, carbon, BB30
Chainrings
52/36
Bottom Bracket
OS integrated, sealed bearings
Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
Front Wheel
DT Axis 4.0
Rear Wheel
DT Axis 4.0
Front Tire
Specialized Turbo Elite, BlackBelt, 100TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Elite, BlackBelt, 100TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Inner Tubes
Lightweight, presta
Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, 27.2mm
Seat Binder
Forged alloy, 32.6mm
Notes
Chainstay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
Comp Mid Compact
Frame
Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2” lower bearing, OSBB
Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2” bearing
Headset
1-1/8” upper and 1-1/2” lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
Stem
Specialized Comp-Set 6061 alloy, cone head bolt, 12-degree, 4-degree shim, 31.8mm
Handlebars
Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy, deep bend
Tape
Specialized S-Wrap, w/ gel
Front Brake
Shimano Ultegra
Rear Brake
Shimano Ultegra
Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra STI, Flight Deck compatible
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra STI
Cassette
Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28
Chain
Shimano Tiagra 10-speed
Crankset
FSA SL-K Light, carbon, BB30
Chainrings
52/36
Bottom Bracket
OS integrated, sealed bearings
Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
Front Wheel
DT Axis 3.0
Rear Wheel
DT Axis 3.0
Front Tire
Specialized Turbo Elite, BlackBelt, 100TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Elite, BlackBelt, 100TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Inner Tubes
Lightweight, presta
Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, 27.2mm
Seat Binder
Forged alloy, 32.6mm
Notes
Chainstay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
Race Rival Mid Compact
Frame
Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2” lower bearing, OSBB
Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2” bearing
Headset
1-1/8” upper and 1-1/2” lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
Stem
Specialized Comp-Set 6061 alloy, cone head bolt, 12-degree, 4-degree shim, 31.8mm
Handlebars
Specialized Tarmac Expert, 2014 alloy
Tape
Specialized S-Wrap, w/ gel
Front Brake
Axis DC 2.0
Rear Brake
Axis DC 2.0
Brake Levers
SRAM Rival
Front Derailleur
SRAM Rival
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Rival
Shift Levers
SRAM Rival DoubleTap
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-28
Chain
Shimano Tiagra 10-speed
Crankset
FSA SL-K Light, carbon, BB30
Chainrings
52/36
Bottom Bracket
OS integrated, sealed bearings
Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
Front Wheel
DT Axis 4.0
Rear Wheel
DT Axis 4.0
Front Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, BlackBelt, 127TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, BlackBelt, 127TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Inner Tubes
Lightweight, presta
Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, 27.2mm
Seat Binder
Forged alloy, 32.6mm
Notes
Chainstay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
Elite Mid Compact
Frame
Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2” lower bearing, OSBB
Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2” bearing
Headset
1-1/8” upper and 1-1/2” lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
Stem
Specialized Comp-Set 6061 alloy, cone head bolt, 12-degree, 4-degree shim, 31.8mm
Handlebars
Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy, deep bend
Tape
Specialized S-Wrap, w/ gel
Front Brake
Shimano 105
Rear Brake
Shimano 105
Brake Levers
Shimano 105 STI
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shift Levers
Shimano 105 STI
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-28
Chain
Shimano Tiagra 10-speed
Crankset
FSA Gossamer Pro
Chainrings
52/36
Bottom Bracket
OS integrated, sealed bearings
Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
Front Wheel
DT Axis 3.0
Rear Wheel
DT Axis 3.0
Front Tire
Specialized Turbo Elite, BlackBelt, 100TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Elite, BlackBelt, 100TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Inner Tubes
Lightweight, presta
Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, 27.2mm
Seat Binder
Forged alloy, 32.6mm
Notes
Chainstay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
Sport Mid Compact
Frame
Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2” lower bearing, OSBB
Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2” bearing
Headset
1-1/8” upper and 1-1/2” lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
Stem
Specialized Elite-Set, 3D-forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp
Handlebars
Specialized Comp, alloy, shallow drop
Tape
Specialized S-Wrap, w/ gel
Front Brake
Axis DC 1.0
Rear Brake
Axis DC 1.0
Brake Levers
Shimano 105 STI
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shift Levers
Shimano 105 STI
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-28
Chain
Shimano Tiagra 10-speed
Crankset
FSA Gossamer BB30
Chainrings
52/36
Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
Front Wheel
DT Axis 2.0
Rear Wheel
DT Axis 2.0
Front Tire
Specialized Espoir Sport, double BlackBelt, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x23c
Rear Tire
Specialized Espoir Sport, double BlackBelt, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x23c
Inner Tubes
Lightweight, presta
Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, 27.2mm
Seat Binder
Forged alloy, 32.6mm
Notes
Chainstay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
Mid Compact
Frame
Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2” lower bearing, OSBB
Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2” bearing
Headset
1-1/8” upper and 1-1/2” lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
Stem
Specialized Elite-Set, 3D-forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp
Handlebars
Specialized Comp CX, alloy, shallow drop
Tape
Specialized S-Wrap, w/ gel
Front Brake
Axis DC 1.0
Rear Brake
Axis DC 1.0
Brake Levers
New Shimano Sora
Front Derailleur
New Shimano Sora, braze-on
Rear Derailleur
New Shimano Sora
Shift Levers
New Shimano Sora STI, 10-speed
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG-50, 9-speed, 11-28
Chain
KMC X9, 9-speed, nickel plate, w/ reusable Missing Link
Crankset
FSA Gossamer BB30
Chainrings
52/36
Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
Front Wheel
DT Axis 1.0
Rear Wheel
DT Axis 1.0
Front Tire
Specialized Espoir Sport, double BlackBelt, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x23c
Rear Tire
Specialized Espoir Sport, double BlackBelt, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x23c
Inner Tubes
Lightweight, presta
Saddle
Body Geometry Riva Road, Cr-Mo rails
Seatpost
Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, 27.2mm
Seat Binder
Forged alloy, 32.6mm
Notes
Chainstay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
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