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Specialized Tarmac SL6 Sport

Specialized Tarmac SL6 Sport
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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.

Specs

Frame Tarmac SL6, FACT 9r carbon, Rider-First Engineered, threaded BB, clean routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Axles Front: 100 x 12mm thru axle
Rear: 142 x 12mm thru axle
Rims/Wheels Front: DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.
Rear: DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, alloy freehub body, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.
Tires Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
Crankset Shimano 105 R7000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed
Chainrings 50/34T
Bottom Bracket Shimano Threaded BSA BB
Chain KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed
Front Derailleur Shimano 105 R7000, braze-on
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 R7000-GS, medium cage
Cassette/Rear Cogs Shimano 105 R7000, 11-speed, 11-30t
Shifters Shimano 105 R7020 hydraulic disc
Handlebars Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
Tape/Grips Roubaix S-Wrap
Stem Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Brake Levers Shimano 105 R7020 hydraulic disc
Brakes Shimano 105 R7070, hydraulic disc
Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport
Seat Post S-Works FACT carbon 27.2mm, 20mm offset

* Subject to change without notice.

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