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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