2023 Specialized Aethos vs 2022 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 in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 in 44 places the top of the head tube 44 mm lower and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −44 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −19 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Aethos, 54Specialized Tarmac SL6, 44Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Aethos 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL6 44 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 365mm | −19 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 500mm | −44 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 70.5° | −2.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 76° | +2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 969mm | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 74mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 266mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 748mm | 730mm | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 435mm | −46 mm |
| Fork length | 369mm | 363mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 105mm | −32 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL6 minus the Specialized Aethos. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Aethos, 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized AethosSpecialized 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 | Specialized Tarmac SL6Tarmac SL6 - Shimano Tiagra |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Tarmac SL6 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Tiagra 4700 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Tiagra BR-4770 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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