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Men's Tarmac Elite
2018 Men's Tarmac Elite
Few bikes invoke podium dreams and longing like our Tarmac, and with the Tarmac Elite, you get your slice of the Tarmac performance lineage at a price that's more than favorable. You'll also find a Grand-Tour-winning geometry, plus a FACT 9r carbon fiber construction.
For the spec, we selected components that deliver reliable performance, like durable DT R460 wheels, a mix of Shimano Ultegra 8000 and Praxis, and a bevy of Body Geometry components that maximize performance by providing the utmost in comfort.
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
FRAME
Specialized Tarmac SL4, FACT 9r carbon, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing
FORK
Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque
SEAT BINDER
Specialized, alloy, 27.2mm
WHEELS
REAR TIRE
Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar® bead, 700x23mm
REAR WHEEL
DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h
FRONT WHEEL
DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 20h
FRONT TIRE
Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar® bead, 700x23mm
INNER TUBES
700x20/28mm, 40mm Presta valve
DRIVETRAIN
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed
CASSETTE
Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Ultegra 8000, braze-on
BOTTOM BRACKET
Included w/ crankset
CHAINRINGS
50/34T
CRANKSET
Praxis Zayante, 7075-T6 alloy chainrings, alloy bolts, BB30
CHAIN
KMC X11EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
COCKPIT
STEM
Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
SADDLE
Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm
SEATPOST
Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt
TAPE
S-Wrap w/ Sticky gel
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
BRAKES
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano Ultegra 8000
REAR BRAKE
Shimano Ultegra 8000
ACCESSORIES
PEDALS
Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Geometry
| 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 170mm | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 400mm | 420mm | 420mm | 420mm | 440mm | 440mm |
| Stem Length | 70mm | 80mm | 90mm | 100mm | 100mm | 110mm |
| Saddle Width | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
| Seatpost Length | 300mm | 300mm | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm |
| Stack | 505mm | 526mm | 543mm | 564mm | 591mm | 612mm |
| Reach | 386mm | 386mm | 387mm | 395mm | 402mm | 408mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 120mm | 140mm | 160mm | 190mm | 210mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72.25° | 73° | 73° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 74° |
| BB Height | 270mm | 270mm | 272.5mm | 272.5mm | 274mm | 274mm |
| BB Drop | 72mm | 72mm | 69mm | 69mm | 68mm | 68mm |
| Trail | 63mm | 58mm | 58mm | 55mm | 55mm | 52mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 368mm | 368mm | 368mm | 368mm | 368mm | 368mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Front Center | 575mm | 576mm | 582mm | 591mm | 607mm | 614mm |
| Chainstay Length | 405mm | 405mm | 405mm | 405mm | 407mm | 410mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 970mm | 977mm | 987mm | 1004mm | 1014mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 517mm | 537mm | 548mm | 565mm | 583mm | 601mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 730mm | 755mm | 775mm | 795mm | 826mm | 850mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 460mm | 490mm | 510mm | 530mm | 550mm | 580mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.25° | 73° | 72.5° |
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