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2023 Specialized Aethos FACT 10r Carbon vs 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6

The 61 is the Specialized Tarmac SL6 size closest to your 61 Specialized Aethos FACT 10r Carbon. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL6

Compared with the Specialized Aethos FACT 10r Carbon in 61, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 in 61 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
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About the same height
Frame reach
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About the same reach
Wheelbase
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About the same
Head angle
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About the same head angle
Chainstays
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About the same

The two frames

2023 Specialized Aethos FACT 10r Carbon (61) and 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6 (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Aethos FACT 10r Carbon is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac SL6 is the colored outline on top.J 1012

Specialized Aethos FACT 10r Carbon, 61Specialized Tarmac SL6, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Aethos FACT 10r Carbon 61Specialized Tarmac SL6 61Difference
Reach408mm408mm±0 mm
Stack612mm612mm±0 mm
Head tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1012mm1012mm±0 mm
BB drop72mm72mm±0 mm
BB height268mm268mm±0 mm
Standover824mm850mm+26 mm
Seat tube length567mm570mm+3 mm
Fork length369mm363mm−6 mm
Head tube length204mm210mm+6 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL6 minus the Specialized Aethos FACT 10r Carbon. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Aethos FACT 10r Carbon, 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Aethos FACT 10r CarbonSpecialized Tarmac SL6

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Aethos FACT 10r CarbonFACT 10r CarbonSpecialized Tarmac SL6Tarmac SL6 - Shimano Tiagra
FrameSpecialized Aethos FACTSpecialized Tarmac SL6
SeatpostRoval Alpinistnot listed
Shifternot listedShimano Tiagra
Derailleurnot listedShimano Tiagra
Chainnot listedKMC X10
Cranksetnot listedShimano Tiagra 4700
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized Axis Sport
Tirenot listedSpecialized Turbo Pro
Brakenot listedShimano Tiagra BR-4770
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Sport

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