2022 Specialized Aethos Comp vs 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6
The Specialized Tarmac SL6 size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL6
Compared with the Specialized Aethos Comp in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 in 49 places the top of the head tube 30 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −30 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Aethos Comp, 54Specialized Tarmac SL6, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Aethos Comp 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL6 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 375mm | −9 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 514mm | −30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 71.75° | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75.5° | +1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 973mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 74mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 266mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 748mm | 740mm | −8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 431mm | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 369mm | 363mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 115mm | −22 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL6 minus the Specialized Aethos Comp. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Aethos Comp, 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Aethos CompSpecialized Tarmac SL6
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 CompComp | Specialized Tarmac SL6S-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Aethos FACT | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM RD RIVAL ETAP AXS D1 MAX | SRAM RED eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival XG-1250 D1 | SRAM RED XG-1290 |
| Chain | SRAM RIVAL D1 | SRAM Red |
| Crankset | SRAM FC RIVAL D1 DUB XXX 4835 | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Specialized WH-DT R470 | Roval CLX 50 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized Turbo Cotton |
| Brake | Specialized override | SRAM Red eTap AXS |
| Seatpost | Roval Alpinist | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized LuHai_RVT66L-K5-B25-AN2-N4-F0 |
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