Specialized Tarmac 2013: 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.

Specialized Tarmac 2013 builds

Specialized Tarmac 2013 is coming with 11 different builds.

S-Works SL4 Di2

Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2013 SL4 Di2
Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2013 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
  • Tires: 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

Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2013 SL4 SRAM Red
Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2013 SL4 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
  • Tires: 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

Specialized Tarmac 2013 SL4 Pro Mid Compact Blue/Black/White Carbon/White/Red
Specialized Tarmac 2013 SL4 Pro Mid Compact Blue/Black/White Carbon/White/Red
  • 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
  • Tires: 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

Specialized Tarmac 2013 SL4 Pro SRAM Mid Compact Blue/Black/White
Specialized Tarmac 2013 SL4 Pro SRAM Mid Compact Blue/Black/White
  • 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
  • Tires: 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

Specialized Tarmac 2013 SL4 Expert Ul2 Mid Compact Satin/Charcoal/Red
Specialized Tarmac 2013 SL4 Expert Ul2 Mid Compact Satin/Charcoal/Red
  • 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
  • Tires: 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

Specialized Tarmac 2013 SL4 Expert Mid Compact Satin/Charcoal/Red
Specialized Tarmac 2013 SL4 Expert Mid Compact Satin/Charcoal/Red
  • 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
  • Tires: 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

Specialized Tarmac 2013 Comp Mid Compact Satin/Charcoal/Blue
Specialized Tarmac 2013 Comp Mid Compact Satin/Charcoal/Blue
  • 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
  • Tires: 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

Specialized Tarmac 2013 Race Rival Mid Compact Carbon/White
Specialized Tarmac 2013 Race Rival Mid Compact Carbon/White
  • 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
  • Tires: 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

Specialized Tarmac 2013 Elite Mid Compact Satin/Charcoal/Yellow
Specialized Tarmac 2013 Elite Mid Compact Satin/Charcoal/Yellow
  • 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
  • Tires: 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

Specialized Tarmac 2013 Sport Mid Compact Carbon/Charcoal/White
Specialized Tarmac 2013 Sport Mid Compact Carbon/Charcoal/White
  • 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
  • Tires: 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

Specialized Tarmac 2013 Mid Compact Satin/White/Red
Specialized Tarmac 2013 Mid Compact Satin/White/Red
  • 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
  • Tires: 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

Sources

M. Özgür Nevres

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