2021 Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTap vs 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp
The Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp
Compared with the Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTap in 56, the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp in 52 places the top of the head tube 33 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −33 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTap, 56Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTap 56 | Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392 | 380mm | −12 mm |
| Stack | 560 | 527mm | −33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 72.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.3 | 74° | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 535mm | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 987 | 970mm | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 74mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 269 | 266mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 798 | 755mm | −43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 481mm | −49 mm |
| Head tube length | 149 | 126mm | −23 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 363mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp minus the Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTap. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTap, 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTapSpecialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp
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What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTapHi-MOD Red eTap AXS | Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc CompMen's Disc Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Hi-MOD | Specialized Tarmac SL6 |
| Fork | BallisTec Hi-MOD | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED eTap AXS, SRAM RED eTAP AXS | Shimano Ultegra R8000, Shimano Ultegra R8000-GS |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1290 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | SRAM Red | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | SRAM Red | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Rubino Pro | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Rim | HollowGram 64 SL KNØT | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM RED, SRAM Red eTap AXS | Shimano Ultegra R8070 |
| Handlebar | HollowGram KNØT SystemBar | not listed |
| Stem | HollowGram KNØT | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | HollowGram 60 KNØT | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NACK NDR | Specialized Toupe Comp |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R470 |
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