Specialized Tarmac 2015

Tarmac is the top-of-the-line model of Specialized’s road bike series. Specialized Tarmac 2015 is developed in a partnership with the British Formula One constructor McLaren.

Most recently, team Saxo Tinkoff’s Spanish rider Alberto Contador won the Vuelta a España 2014 using a Specialized S-Works Tarmac bike.

The motto of the Specialized Tarmac is “Rider-First Engineered™”. Specialized explains that “it is a totally new way to approach bicycle development that grew out of our partnership with the leaders in Formula 1 development, McLaren. Rider-First Engineered™ begins and ends with the Rider; each of the seven frame sizes was developed independently, based exclusively on the real-world stresses introduced by the corresponding rider.”

According to Specialized, when compared to the previous Tarmac SL4, all seven sizes of the new Tarmac see improvements in handling, pedaling response (BB stiffness), ride compliance, and aerodynamics. On top of that, smaller riders (49, 52, and 54) get a lighter and more balanced bike with improved in-corner handling. Large riders (61 and 64) see marked improvements in steering response.

Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2014 Dura-Ace Di2

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S-Works Di2 Disc

Specialized used FACT 11R High-modulus carbon fiber on all S-Works frames.

Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2015 Dura-Ace Di2 Disc Specifications:

Frame S-Works FACT 11r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8” to the size-specific lower headtube, disc specific, compact race design, internal cable routing
Fork Specialized FACT carbon, disc, full monocoque, size-specific taper
Headset 1-1/8” upper, size-specific lower, hybrid cartridge lightweight bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 25mm of carbon spacers
Stem S-Works SL, alloy, 4-bolt
Handlebars S-Works SL Carbon, shallow drop, 125mm drop, 75mm reach
Tape Specialized Classic, w/ gel
Front Brake Shimano 785, hydraulic disc, Ice-Tech resin pads w/ fins, 140mm RT-99 Ice Tech rotor
Rear Brake Shimano 785, hydraulic disc, Ice Tech resin pads w/ fins, 140mm RT-99 Ice Tech rotor
Front Derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 11-speed, braze-on
Rear Derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 11-speed
Shift Levers Shimano 785 Di2, 11-speed
Cassette Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed, 11-28
Chain Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed
Crankset S-Works FACT carbon, OSBB, 52/36, w/ CeramicSpeed ceramic bearings
Pedals Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors
Front Wheel Roval Rapide CLX 40 SCS Disc, w/ CeramicSpeed ceramic bearings
Rear Wheel Roval Rapide CLX 40 SCS Disc, w/ CeramicSpeed ceramic bearings
Front Tire S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c
Rear Tire S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c
Inner Tubes Ultralight, presta valve
Saddle Body Geometry Toupé Pro, carbon rails, 143mm
Seatpost S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset, 27.2mm
Seat Binder Specialized, integrated wedge

S-Works Disc Module

Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2015 Disc Module (Carbon/Black/Magenta)

Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2015 Disc Module Specifications:

Frame S-Works FACT 11r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8” to the size-specific lower headtube, disc specific, compact race design, internal cable routing
Fork Specialized FACT carbon, disc, full monocoque, size-specific taper
Headset 1-1/8” upper, size-specific lower, hybrid cartridge lightweight bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 25mm of carbon spacers
Bottom Bracket CeramicSpeed, ceramic bearings
Front Wheel Roval Rapide CLX 40 SCS Disc, w/ CeramicSpeed ceramic bearings
Rear Wheel Roval Rapide CLX 40 SCS Disc, w/ CeramicSpeed ceramic bearings
Seatpost S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset, 27.2mm
Seat Binder Specialized, integrated wedge

S-Works Dura Ace

Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2015 Dura-Ace Specifications:

Frame S-Works FACT 11r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8” to the size-specific lower headtube, compact race design, internal cable routing
Fork S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, size-specific taper
Headset 1-1/8” upper, size-specific lower, hybrid cartridge lightweight bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 25mm of carbon spacers
Stem S-Works SL, alloy, 4-bolt
Handlebars S-Works SL Carbon, shallow drop, 125mm drop, 75mm reach
Tape Specialized Classic, w/ gel
Front Brake Shimano Dura-Ace
Rear Brake Shimano Dura-Ace
Front Derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed, braze-on
Rear Derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed
Shift Levers Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed
Cassette Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed, 11-28
Chain Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed
Crankset S-Works FACT carbon, OSBB, 52/36, w/ CeramicSpeed ceramic bearings
Pedals Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors
Front Wheel Roval Rapide CLX 40, w/ CeramicSpeed ceramic bearings
Rear Wheel Roval Rapide CLX 40, w/ CeramicSpeed ceramic bearings
Front Tire S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c
Rear Tire S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c
Inner Tubes Ultralight, presta valve
Saddle Body Geometry Toupé Pro, carbon rails, 143mm
Seatpost S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset, 27.2mm
Seat Binder Specialized, integrated wedge

S-Works Tarmac Frameset

Specialized S-Works Tarmac 2015 frameset Specifications:

Frame S-Works FACT 11r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8” to the size-specific lower headtube, compact race design, internal cable routing
Fork S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, size-specific taper
Headset 1-1/8” upper, size-specific lower, hybrid cartridge lightweight bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 25mm of carbon spacers
Bottom Bracket CeramicSpeed, ceramic bearings
Seatpost S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset, 27.2mm
Seat Binder Specialized, integrated wedge

Pro Disc Race UDi2