Specialized Tarmac Sl6 Features
When we developed the Tarmac, we didn't just want it to be fast. We wanted it to be fast everywhere. Long climbs, windy flats, Grand Tour stages, local fondos—we built a race bike to be the most complete out there. How’d we do it? We started with our
Rider-First Engineered™ frame with a perfectly-tuned ride quality for every size, added in some serious aero tech that makes it 30 seconds faster than the Tarmac SL5 over 40 kilometers, and then made it 20% lighter. Nothing is lighter, faster, and better handling.
This Tarmac comes with a reliable spec that includes 10-speed Shimano Tiagra mechanical shifting, quick-stopping hydraulic disc brakes, durable Axis Sport Disc wheels, and our fan-favorite Power saddle.
At a Glance
- For the construction of the Tarmac, we utilized advanced aerospace composite optimization software to revolutionize the construction and layup of our new FACT 9r carbon.
- 500 pieces creating 7 different sizes with the same tuned ride–that’s Rider-First Engineered™. We examine every ply of carbon on every frame size to ensure that all of our performance targets come through. To make sure you get the perfect ride, every frame gets a unique layup schedule with different ply arrangements, orientations, quantities of material in specific areas, and sometimes, even exclusive thicknesses and types of carbon itself.
- Aerodynamics is the most important thing we can do to make you faster, but with the Tarmac, we added aero features without any cost to weight. Through development, areas were discovered where we could add aero for free—a new fork shape and dropped seatstays with aero tubes. The result? A Tarmac that’s approximately 30 seconds faster over 40 kilometers.
- The updated the geometry is based on countless Retül data points and professional rider input. This enabled us to develop a Performance Road Geometry that perfects the combination of a responsive front-end and short wheelbase, which delivers instantaneous response and optimal power transfer.
Component Specifications
| Frame | Tarmac SL6, FACT 9r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, clean routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Seat Binder | Collar for carbon frames |
| Fork | FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Shift Levers | Shimano Tiagra Disc 4720, 10-speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano, 10-speed, 11-32t |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-Speed |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra 4700, 10-speed |
| Chain Rings | 50/34T |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BSA Threaded |
| Front Tire | Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm |
| Rear Tire | Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm |
| Inner Tubes | Presta, 48mm valve |
| Front Brake | Shimano Tiagra BR-4770, hydraulic disc |
| Rear Brake | Shimano Tiagra BR-4770, hydraulic disc |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebars | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm |
Specialized Tarmac Sl6
| Bike/Frame Size | 44 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 500 mm | 514 mm | 527 mm | 544 mm | 565 mm | 591 mm | 612 mm |
| Reach | 365 mm | 375 mm | 380 mm | 384 mm | 395 mm | 402 mm | 408 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 969 mm | 973 mm | 975 mm | 978 mm | 990 mm | 1005 mm | 1012 mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 493 mm | 511 mm | 535 mm | 544 mm | 566 mm | 581 mm | 599 mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 730 mm | 740 mm | 755 mm | 775 mm | 795 mm | 826 mm | 850 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 435 mm | 451 mm | 481 mm | 499 mm | 519 mm | 540 mm | 570 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76° | 75.5° | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 115 mm | 126 mm | 143 mm | 163 mm | 190 mm | 210 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5° | 71.75° | 72.5° | 73° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 74° |
| BB Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| BB Drop | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Trail | 71 mm | 63 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 363 mm | 363 mm | 363 mm | 363 mm | 363 mm | 363 mm | 363 mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Front Center | 571 mm | 574 mm | 577 mm | 579 mm | 591 mm | 606 mm | 613 mm |
Size Guide: Specialized Tarmac Sl6
