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Specialized Tarmac

Specialized Tarmac
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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 Axis Sport Disc
Tires Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
Crankset Shimano Tiagra 4700, 10-speed
Chainrings 50/34T
Bottom Bracket Shimano threaded
Chain KMC X10, 10-Speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra, braze-on
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed
Cassette/Rear Cogs Shimano, 10-speed, 11-32t
Shifters Shimano Tiagra Disc 4720, 10-speed
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 Tiagra Disc 4720, 10-speed
Brakes Shimano Tiagra BR-4770, hydraulic disc
Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport
Seat Post Carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm, 20mm offset

* Subject to change without notice.

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