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2018 S-Works Tarmac Ultralight Frameset

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When it was time to design a new Tarmac, we were daunted as to how we were going…

Product Details

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When it was time to design a new Tarmac, we were daunted as to how we were going to improve on the previous model. Already offering exceptional low weight, supreme stiffness, and that good ol' race snappiness, what were we to do? Easy. Turn traditional design on its head and develop the new S-Works Tarmac Ultralight. Without a doubt, it's the fastest race bike you've ever ridden.

For the construction, we utilized advanced aerospace composite optimization software to revolutionize the construction and layup of our new FACT 12r carbon. It's the most advanced material and schedule we've ever made—the shape, schedule, and material optimization allowed us to shed nearly 200 grams. That's right, a 20% reduction in frame weight—the perfect recipe for your next hill climb PR.

We started by further improving our Rider-First Engineered™ technology to ensure that the new Tarmac is stiff and compliant in exactly the right places, all while shedding some serious weight. With this revamp, we also updated the geometry—basing it 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, delivering instantaneous response and optimal power transfer.

And while stiffness aids in the aforementioned, compliance must also be utilized for an optimal ride quality. That's why we designed a seatpost that builds compliance into the upper 120mm where clamping doesn't happen, dropped the seatstays, and altered the seat tube shape. We also added tire clearance up to 30mm, which translates to a 28mm Turbo Cotton on a Roval CLX 32 wheel. This allows lower pressures for decreased rolling resistance, increased traction, and more comfort. Altogether, these additions still have the Tarmac riding like a true race-machine, but just takes a bit of the sting out of those road imperfections. You'll thanks us on your next long ride.

And while this is all great, we know that aerodynamics are the most important thing we can do to make you faster. Both our Bora-Hansgrohe and Team Quick Step Floors Pro Tour riders, after all, are demanding aero improvements on every bike. With this, the aero goal was to discover where we could essentially "add aero for free," by not taking anything away from the hallmarks of the Tarmac design. During the six-month iterative process, three areas were discovered where we could do this—a new fork shape, dropped seatstays with aero tubes, and a d-shaped seatpost and seat tube. The result? A bike that's approximately 45 seconds faster over 40km compared to other lightweight bikes in the same category. A speed savings that you'll feel when you're attacking off the front of the peloton.

  • Featuring our Rider-First Engineered™ design that ensures every frame size has the same legendary climbing responsiveness and descending prowess you'd expect from a Tarmac, the S-Works FACT 12r frameset is our highest quality carbon frame, offering the ideal blend of light overall weight and targeted stiffness.
  • S-Works full FACT carbon fork with a tapered construction provides incredible front end stiffness and steering response for instantaneous accelerations and high-speed descents.
  • With its high-modulus construction, the S-Works FACT carbon Tarmac seatpost provides impeccable power transfer, while still allowing for ample compliance for long days in the saddle.

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

S-Works Tarmac SL6, FACT 12r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130mm rear spacing

SUSPENSION

FORK

S-Works FACT carbon, size specific design

COCKPIT

SEATPOST

S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset

SEAT BINDER

Tarmac SL6 clamp assembly

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

C-clips for bottom bracket shell 

CHAINRINGS

32T, custom steel

BOTTOM BRACKET

OSBB, CeramicSpeed bearings

* 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

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Seatpost Length320mm320mm380mm380mm380mm380mm320mm
Stack500mm514mm527mm544mm565mm591mm612mm
Reach365mm375mm380mm384mm395mm402mm408mm
Head Tube Length105mm115mm126mm143mm163mm190mm210mm
Head Tube Angle70.5°71.75°72.5°73°73.5°73.5°74°
BB Height266mm266mm266mm268mm268mm268mm268mm
BB Drop74mm74mm74mm72mm72mm72mm72mm
Trail71mm63mm58mm58mm55mm55mm52mm
Fork Length, Full363mm363mm363mm363mm363mm363mm363mm
Fork Rake/Offset47mm47mm47mm44mm44mm44mm44mm
Front Center571mm574mm577mm579mm591mm606mm613mm
Chainstay Length405mm405mm405mm405mm405mm407mm410mm
Wheelbase964mm968mm970mm973mm985mm1002mm1012mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal490mm508mm531mm540mm562mm577mm595mm
Bike Standover Height730mm740mm755mm775mm795mm826mm850mm
Seat Tube Length400mm431mm462mm481mm501mm522mm553mm
Seat Tube Angle76°75.5°74°74°73.5°73.5°73°
Geometry

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Rider Reviews

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I would buy this product again

It is a very light frame but nice and stiff to sprint. The ike just wants to go


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