2017 Fuji SL 1.1 vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert
The Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert size closest to your 52 is the 49. Compare the 49 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert
Compared with the Fuji SL 1.1 in 52, the Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert in 56 places the top of the head tube 45 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +45 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Fuji SL 1.1, 52Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Fuji SL 1.1 52 | Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 395mm | +17 mm |
| Stack | 520 | 565mm | +45 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 73.5° | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.75 | 73.5° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 530 | 562mm | +32 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 979 | 985mm | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 72mm | +4 mm |
| Standover | 743 | 795mm | +52 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 501mm | +21 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 163mm | +43 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 268mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 363mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert minus the Fuji SL 1.1. Full charts: 2017 Fuji SL 1.1, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Fuji SL 1.1Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Fuji SL 1.1SL 1.1 | Specialized Tarmac Women's ExpertWomen's Expert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Fuji SL 1.1 | Specialized Tarmac SL6 |
| Shifter | SRAM eTap Red | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Derailleur | SRAM eTAP RED | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1190 RED | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Crankset | SRAM 22 RED | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Wheelset | Oval Concepts 935 | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Vittoria Open Corsa | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | SRAM eTAP RED | Shimano Ultegra R8010 |
| Handlebar | Oval Concepts 910SL | not listed |
| Stem | Oval Concepts 777SL | not listed |
| Seatpost | Oval Concepts 950 | not listed |
| Saddle | Oval Concepts 934 | Specialized Oura Pro |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
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