Specialized Tarmac 2015

Tarmac is the top-of-the-line model of Specialized’s road bike series. It 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.

S-Works Di2 Disc

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

Specifications:

Frame
S-Works FACT 11r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8” to 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

Specifications:

Frame
S-Works FACT 11r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8” to 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

Specifications:

Frame
S-Works FACT 11r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8” to 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

Specifications:

Frame
S-Works FACT 11r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8” to 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

Specifications:

Frame
Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8” to 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, stainless steel cartridge bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 25mm of carbon spacers

Stem
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

Handlebars
Specialized Expert, shallow drop, alloy, 123mm drop, 75mm reach

Tape
Specialized Classic, w/ gel

Front Brake
Shimano 785, hydraulic disc, 140mm RT-99 Ice Tech rotor

Rear Brake
Shimano 785, hydraulic disc, 140mm RT-99 Ice Tech rotor

Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2, 11-speed, braze-on

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2, 11-speed

Shift Levers
Shimano 785 Di2, 11-speed

Cassette
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28

Chain
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Crankset
Specialized Pro, FACT carbon, OSBB, 52/36

Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors

Front Wheel
Roval Rapide CL 40 SCS Disc

Rear Wheel
Roval Rapide CL 40 SCS Disc

Front Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x25c

Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x25c

Inner Tubes
Ultralight, presta valve

Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Expert Gel, hollow Ti rails, 143mm

Seatpost
S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset, 27.2mm

Seat Binder
Specialized, integrated wedge

Pro Disc Race

Specifications:

Frame
Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8” to 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, stainless steel cartridge bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 25mm of carbon spacers

Stem
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

Handlebars
Specialized Expert, shallow drop, alloy, 123mm 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 Ultegra, 11-speed, braze-on

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Shift Levers
Shimano 685

Cassette
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28

Chain
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Crankset
Specialized Pro, FACT carbon, OSBB, 52/36

Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors

Front Wheel
Roval Rapide CL 40 SCS Disc

Rear Wheel
Roval Rapide CL 40 SCS Disc

Front Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x25c

Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x25c

Inner Tubes
Ultralight, presta valve

Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Expert Gel, hollow Ti rails, 143mm

Seatpost
S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset, 27.2mm

Seat Binder
Specialized, integrated wedge

Pro Race

Specifications:

Frame
Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8” to 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, stainless steel cartridge bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 25mm of carbon spacers

Stem
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

Handlebars
Specialized Expert, shallow drop, alloy, 123mm drop, 75mm reach

Tape
Specialized Classic, w/ gel

Front Brake
Shimano Ultegra

Rear Brake
Shimano Ultegra

Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, braze-on

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Cassette
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28

Chain
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Crankset
Specialized Pro, FACT carbon, OSBB, 52/36

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, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

Inner Tubes
Ultralight, presta valve

Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Expert Gel, hollow Ti rails, 143mm

Seatpost
S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset, 27.2mm

Seat Binder
Specialized, integrated wedge

Expert

Specifications:

Frame
Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8” to 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, stainless steel cartridge bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 25mm of carbon spacers

Stem
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

Handlebars
Specialized Expert, shallow drop, alloy, 123mm drop, 75mm reach

Tape
Specialized Classic, w/ gel

Front Brake
Shimano Ultegra

Rear Brake
Shimano Ultegra

Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, braze-on

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Cassette
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28

Chain
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Crankset
FSA, carbon, BB30, 52/36

Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors

Front Wheel
Fulcrum S4

Rear Wheel
Fulcrum S4

Front Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

Inner Tubes
Standard, presta valve

Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Expert Gel, hollow Ti rails, 143mm

Seatpost
S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset, 27.2mm

Seat Binder
Specialized, integrated wedge

SL4 Comp Ultegra

Specifications:

Frame
Specialized FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, compact race design, 1-3/8” lower bearing, OSBB

Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8” bearing

Headset
1-1/8” upper, 1-3/8” lower, integrated Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

Stem
Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise

Handlebars
Specialized Comp, shallow drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm reach

Tape
Specialized Classic, w/ gel

Front Brake
Shimano Ultegra

Rear Brake
Shimano Ultegra

Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, braze-on

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Cassette
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28

Chain
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Crankset
Praxis Works, TURN Zayante, BB30

Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors

Front Wheel
Fulcrum S4

Rear Wheel
Fulcrum S4

Front Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

Inner Tubes
Standard, presta valve

Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost
Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, 27.2mm

Seat Binder
Alloy, 32.6mm

Elite 105

Specifications:

Frame
Specialized FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, compact race design, 1-3/8” lower bearing, OSBB

Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8” bearing

Headset
1-1/8” upper, 1-3/8” lower, integrated Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

Stem
Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise

Handlebars
Specialized Comp, shallow drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm reach

Tape
Specialized Classic, w/ gel

Front Brake
Shimano 105

Rear Brake
Shimano 105

Front Derailleur
Shimano 105

Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105, 11-speed

Shift Levers
Shimano 105 STI, 11-speed

Cassette
Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28

Chain
Shimano 105, 11-speed

Crankset
Praxis Works, TURN Zayante, BB30

Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors

Front Wheel
Fulcrum S5

Rear Wheel
Fulcrum S5

Front Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

Inner Tubes
Standard, presta valve

Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost
Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, 27.2mm

Seat Binder
Alloy, 32.6mm

Sport

Specifications:

Frame
Specialized FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, compact race design, 1-3/8” lower bearing, OSBB

Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8” bearing

Headset
1-1/8” upper, 1-3/8” lower, integrated Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

Stem
Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise

Handlebars
Specialized Comp, shallow drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm reach

Tape
Specialized Classic, w/ gel

Front Brake
AXIS 1.0

Rear Brake
AXIS 1.0

Front Derailleur
Shimano 105

Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105, 11-speed

Shift Levers
Shimano 105 STI, 11-speed

Cassette
Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28

Chain
Shimano 105, 11-speed

Crankset
FSA Gossamer, BB30

Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors

Front Wheel
AXIS 2.0

Rear Wheel
AXIS 2.0

Front Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

Inner Tubes
Standard, presta valve

Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost
Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, 27.2mm

Seat Binder
Alloy, 32.6mm

Tarmac Pro Frameset

Specifications:

Frame
Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8” to 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, stainless steel cartridge bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 25mm of carbon spacers

Bottom Bracket
Hope, BB30

Seatpost
S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset, 27.2mm

Seat Binder
Specialized, integrated wedge

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