When we developed the Tarmac Disc, 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 over 40 kilometers than the Tarmac SL5, and then made it 20% lighter. Nothing is lighter, faster, and better handling.

This Tarmac comes with a no-fuss spec that includes Shimano Ultegra mechanical shifting and quick-stopping hydraulic disc brakes, durable DT R470 Disc wheels, and our fan-favorite Power saddle.

  • 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.

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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

FRONT WHEEL
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 WHEEL
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.

INNER TUBES
Presta, 48mm valve

FRONT TYRE
Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

REAR TYRE
Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

CRANKSET
Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed, 52/36T

BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano Threaded BSA BB

SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano Ultegra Disc R8020

FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on

REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Ultegra R8000, Shadow Design, 11-speed

CASSETTE
Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-speed, 11-30t

CHAIN
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

FRONT BRAKE
Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc

REAR BRAKE
Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc

HANDLEBARS
Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

TAPE
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

STEM
Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

SADDLE
Body Geometry Power Comp, hollow Cro-Mo rails

SEATPOST
S-Works FACT carbon 27.2mm, 20mm offset

SEAT BINDER
Collar for carbon frames

SKU 90621-50
Brand Specialized

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