2023 Specialized Aethos Pro 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 Pro in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 in 61 places the top of the head tube 68 mm higher and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +68 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +34 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Aethos Pro, 54Specialized Tarmac SL6, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Aethos Pro 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL6 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 408mm | +24 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 612mm | +68 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1012mm | +34 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 268mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 748mm | 850mm | +102 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 570mm | +89 mm |
| Fork length | 369mm | 363mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 210mm | +73 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL6 minus the Specialized Aethos Pro. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Aethos Pro, 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Aethos ProSpecialized 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 ProPro | Specialized Tarmac SL6Tarmac SL6 - Shimano Tiagra |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Aethos FACT | Specialized Tarmac SL6 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2, Shimano Ultegra R8150 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R81000 | Shimano Tiagra 4700 |
| Wheelset | Roval Alpinist CL II | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo 2BR | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8170 | Shimano Tiagra BR-4770 |
| Seatpost | Roval Alpinist | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power | Specialized Power Sport |
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