2022 Specialized Aethos Sagan Collection Disruption vs 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8
The Specialized Tarmac SL8 size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL8
Compared with the Specialized Aethos Sagan Collection Disruption in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL8 in 58 places the top of the head tube 47 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +47 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +28 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Aethos Sagan Collection Disruption, 54Specialized Tarmac SL8, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Aethos Sagan Collection Disruption 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL8 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 402 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 591 | +47 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1006 | +28 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 268 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 748mm | 808 | +60 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 515 | +34 mm |
| Fork length | 369mm | 370 | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 184 | +47 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 minus the Specialized Aethos Sagan Collection Disruption. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Aethos Sagan Collection Disruption, 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Aethos Sagan Collection DisruptionSpecialized Tarmac SL8
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 | Specialized Aethos Sagan Collection DisruptionS-Works Sagan Collection - Disruption | Specialized Tarmac SL8 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Aethos FACT | not listed |
| Seatpost | Roval Alpinist | not listed |
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