Specialized Tarmac is the admiral ship of the American bicycle manufacturer’s road bike models. According to Specialized, its stiffness-to-weight ratio is increased by 19% over the previous Tour de France winning version (refers to Andy Schleck’s 2010 Tour de France win. The original winner was Alberto Contador, he was also riding a Specialized Tarmac, but he lost his victory to Schleck due to doping).
As always, there are plenty of build options for each Specialized Tarmac model in 2014.
Specialized Tarmac 2014 build options
Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2014 Dura-Ace
Specifications:
- Frame: S-Works SL4 FACT 11r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped headtube, compact race design, 1-3/8” lower headset bearing, carbon OSBB
- Fork: S-Works Tarmac FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8” bearing, hollow carbon dropouts
- Headset: 1-1/8” upper and 1-3/8” lower, hybrid cartridge lightweight bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 20mm of carbon spacers
- Stem: S-Works SL, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-bolt, 31.8mm
- Handlebars: S-Works Tarmac Bend, FACT carbon, 140mm drop, 85mm reach
- Tape: Specialized SL
- Front Brake: Shimano Dura-Ace
- Rear Brake: Shimano Dura-Ace
- Brake Levers: Shimano Dura-Ace
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace, braze-on, 11-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed
- Shift Levers: Shimano Dura-Ace STI, 11-speed
- Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed, 11-28
- Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed
- Crankset: S-Works FACT carbon
- Chainrings: 53/39
- Bottom Bracket: OS integrated, CeramicSpeed, sealed ceramic bearings
- Pedals: Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
- Front Wheel: Roval Rapide CLX 40, w/ CeramicSpeed bearings
- Rear Wheel: Roval Rapide CLX 40, w/ CeramicSpeed bearings
- Front Tire: S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c
- Rear Tire: S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c
- Inner Tubes: Turbo Ultralight, 60mm Presta valve
- Saddle: Body Geometry Toupé Pro, carbon rails, 143mm
- Seatpost: S-Works SL, FACT carbon, 2-bolt, 27.2mm
- Seat Binder: Forged alloy, Ti bolt, 32.6mm
Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2014 Dura-Ace Di2
Specifications:
- Frame: S-Works SL4 FACT 11r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped headtube, compact race design, 1-3/8” lower headset bearing, carbon OSBB
- Fork: S-Works Tarmac FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8” bearing, hollow carbon dropouts
- Headset: 1-1/8” upper and 1-3/8” lower, hybrid cartridge lightweight bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 20mm of carbon spacers
- Stem: S-Works SL, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-bolt, 31.8mm
- Handlebars: S-Works Tarmac Bend, FACT carbon, 140mm drop, 85mm reach
- Tape: Specialized SL
- Front Brake: Shimano Dura-Ace
- Rear Brake: Shimano Dura-Ace
- Brake Levers: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, braze-on, 11-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 11-speed
- Shift Levers: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 STI, 11-speed
- Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed, 11-28
- Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed
- Crankset: S-Works FACT carbon, OSBB
- Chainrings: 53/39
- Bottom Bracket: OS integrated, CeramicSpeed, sealed ceramic bearings
- Pedals: Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
- Front Wheel: Roval Rapide CLX 40, w/ CeramicSpeed bearings
- Rear Wheel: Roval Rapide CLX 40, w/ CeramicSpeed bearings
- Front Tire: S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c
- Rear Tire: S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c
- Inner Tubes: Turbo Ultralight, 60mm presta valve
- Saddle: Body Geometry Toupé Pro, carbon rails, 143mm
- Seatpost: S-Works SL, FACT carbon, 2-bolt, 27.2mm
- Seat Binder: Forged alloy, Ti bolt, 32.6mm
Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2014 Contador and Nibali Editions Framesets
There are also two specialized frameset editions of Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2014: Contador edition and Nibali edition.
Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2014 Contador Edition Frameset
Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2014 Nibali Edition Frameset
Specialized Tarmac Sl4 Pro 2014 Dura-Ace
Specifications:
- Frame: Specialized SL4 FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped headtube, compact race design, 1-3/8” lower bearing, OSBB
- Fork: Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8” bearing, hollow carbon dropouts
- Headset: 1-1/8” upper and 1-3/8” lower, stainless steel cartridge bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 20mm of carbon spacers
- Stem: Specialized Pro SL, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-bolt, 31.8mm
- Handlebars: Specialized Tarmac Expert, alloy, 140mm drop, 85mm reach
- Tape: Specialized Classic Wrap
- Front Brake: Shimano Ultegra
- Rear Brake: Shimano Ultegra
- Brake Levers: Shimano Dura-Ace
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace, braze-on, 11-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed
- Shift Levers: Shimano Dura-Ace STI, 11-speed
- Cassette: Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28
- Chain: Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
- Crankset: Specialized Pro FACT carbon, OSBB
- Chainrings: 52/36
- Bottom Bracket: OS integrated, sealed bearings
- Pedals: Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
- Front Wheel: Roval Fusee SLX 23
- Rear Wheel: Roval Fusee SLX 23
- Front Tire: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c
- Rear Tire: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c
- Inner Tubes: Turbo Ultralight, presta valve
- Saddle: Body Geometry Toupé Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm
- Seatpost: Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon, 2-bolt, 27.2mm
- Seat Binder: Forged alloy, Ti bolt, 32.6mm
Specialized Tarmac Sl4 Pro 2014 Race
Specifications:
- Frame: Specialized SL4 FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped headtube, compact race design, 1-3/8” lower bearing, OSBB
- Fork: Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8” bearing, hollow carbon dropouts
- Headset: 1-1/8” upper and 1-3/8” lower, stainless steel cartridge bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 20mm of carbon spacers
- Stem: Specialized Pro SL, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-bolt, 31.8mm
- Handlebars: Specialized Tarmac Expert, alloy, 140mm drop, 85mm reach
- Tape: Specialized Classic Wrap
- Front Brake: SRAM Force
- Rear Brake: SRAM Force
- Brake Levers: SRAM Force 22
- Front Derailleur: SRAM Force 22, braze-on, YAW
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force 22, 11-speed
- Shift Levers: SRAM Force 22, DoubleTap, 11-speed
- Cassette: RAM 1170, 11-speed, 11-28
- Chain: SRAM PC 1170, w/ PowerLink
- Crankset: Specialized Pro FACT carbon, OSBB
- Chainrings: 53/39
- Bottom Bracket: OS integrated, sealed bearings
- Pedals: Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
- Front Wheel: Roval Rapide CL 40
- Rear Wheel: Roval Rapide CL 40
- Front Tire: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c
- Rear Tire: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c
- Inner Tubes: Turbo Ultralight, 60mm presta valve
- Saddle: Body Geometry Toupé Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm
- Seatpost: Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon, 2-bolt, 27.2mm
- Seat Binder: Forged alloy, Ti bolt, 32.6mm
Specialized Tarmac Sl4 Expert Euro 2014
Specifications:
- Frame: Specialized SL4 FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped headtube, 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, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 20mm of carbon spacers
- Stem: Specialized Pro SL, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-bolt, 31.8mm
- Handlebars: Specialized Tarmac Expert, alloy, 140mm drop, 85mm reach
- Tape: Specialized Classic Wrap
- Front Brake: Shimano Ultegra
- Rear Brake: Shimano Ultegra
- Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra, braze-on, 11-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
- Shift Levers: Shimano Ultegra STI, 11-speed
- Cassette: Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28
- Chain: Shimano Ultegra, 11-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: Fulcrum S3
- Rear Wheel: Fulcrum S3
- Front Tire: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c
- Rear Tire: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c
- Inner Tubes: Standard presta valve
- Saddle: Body Geometry Toupé Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm
- Seatpost: Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon, 2-bolt, 27.2mm
- Seat Binder: Forged alloy, 32.6mm
Specialized Tarmac Sl4 Comp 2014 Ultegra Di2
Specifications:
- Frame: Specialized SL4 FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, 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, Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
- Stem: Specialized Expert Pro-Set, 3D forged aluminum, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm
- Handlebars: Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy, 140mm drop, 85mm reach
- Tape: Specialized Pro D2
- Front Brake: AXIS 2.0
- Rear Brake: AXIS 2.0
- Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra Di2
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2, braze-on, 11-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2, 11-speed
- Shift Levers: Shimano Ultegra Di2 STI, 11-speed
- Cassette: Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28
- Chain: KMC X11L
- Crankset: FSA Gossamer Pro, BB30
- Chainrings: 52/36
- Bottom Bracket: OS integrated, sealed bearings
- Pedals: Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
- Front Wheel: Fulcrum S5
- Rear Wheel: Fulcrum S5
- Front Tire: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c
- Rear Tire: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c
- Inner Tubes: Standard presta valve
- Saddle: Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
- Seatpost: Specialized Comp, carbon, 27.2mm
- Seat Binder: Forged alloy, 32.6mm
Specialized Tarmac Sl4 Comp 2014 Ultegra Euro
Specifications:
- Frame: Specialized SL4 FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, 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, Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
- Stem: Specialized Expert Pro-Set, 3D forged aluminum, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm
- Handlebars: Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy, 140mm drop, 85mm reach
- Tape: Specialized Classic Wrap
- Front Brake: Shimano Ultegra
- Rear Brake: Shimano Ultegra
- Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra, braze-on, 11-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
- Shift Levers: Shimano Ultegra STI, 11-speed
- Cassette: Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28
- Chain: KMC X11L
- Crankset: FSA Gossamer Pro, BB30
- Chainrings: 52/36
- Bottom Bracket: OS integrated, sealed bearings
- Pedals: Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
- Front Wheel: Fulcrum S4
- Rear Wheel: Fulcrum S4
- Front Tire: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c
- Rear Tire: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c
- Inner Tubes: Standard presta valve
- Saddle: Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
- Seatpost: Specialized Comp, carbon, 27.2mm
- Seat Binder: Forged alloy, 32.6mm
Specialized Tarmac Sl4 Elite 2014 105
Specifications:
- Frame: Specialized SL4 FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, 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, Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
- Stem: Specialized Expert Pro-Set, 3D forged aluminum, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm
- Handlebars: Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy, 140mm drop, 85mm reach
- Tape: Specialized Classic Wrap
- Front Brake: Shimano 105
- Rear Brake: Shimano 105
- Brake Levers: Shimano 105
- Front Derailleur: Shimano 105, braze-on, 10-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105, 10-speed
- Shift Levers: Shimano 105 STI, 10-speed
- Cassette: Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-28
- Chain: KMC X10
- Crankset: FSA Gossamer Pro, BB30
- Chainrings: 52/36
- Bottom Bracket: OS integrated, sealed bearings
- Pedals: Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
- Front Wheel: Fulcrum S5
- Rear Wheel: Fulcrum S5
- Front Tire: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c
- Rear Tire: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c
- Inner Tubes: Standard presta valve
- Saddle: Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
- Seatpost: Specialized Comp, carbon, 27.2mm
- Seat Binder: Forged alloy, 32.6mm
Specialized Tarmac Sl4 Sport 2014
Specifications:
- Frame: Specialized SL4 FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, 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, Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
- Stem: Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm
- Handlebars: Specialized Comp Shallow Bend, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm reach
- Tape: Specialized S-Wrap
- Front Brake: AXIS 1.0
- Rear Brake: AXIS 1.0
- Brake Levers: Shimano 105
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra, braze-on, 10-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105, 10-speed
- Shift Levers: Shimano 105 STI, 10-speed
- Cassette: Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28
- Chain: KMC X10
- Crankset: FSA Gossamer, BB30
- Chainrings: 52/36
- Bottom Bracket: OS integrated, sealed bearings
- Pedals: Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
- Front Wheel: AXIS 2.0
- Rear Wheel: AXIS 2.0
- Front Tire: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c
- Rear Tire: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c
- Inner Tubes: Standard presta valve
- Saddle: Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
- Seatpost: Specialized Comp, carbon, 27.2mm
- Seat Binder: Forged alloy, 32.6mm
To see all the models and specifications, visit specialized.com
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