2007 Specialized Tarmac SL vs 2008 Kona Kapu
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Kona Kapu
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −2.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac SL numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL 54 | Kona Kapu SC53cm | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 73° | 70.5 | −2.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 407 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 69mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 763mm | 788 | +25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 133 | +3 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 273 |
Differences are the Kona Kapu minus the Specialized Tarmac SL. Full charts: 2007 Specialized Tarmac SL, 2008 Kona Kapu.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SLKona Kapu
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.
| Part | Specialized Tarmac SLS-Works SL | Kona KapuKapu 853 |
|---|---|---|
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works Barmac Wedge | FSA RD305 OS |
| Headset | Specialized S-Works Mindset | FSA Orbit X |
| Frame | not listed | Kona Kapu |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Energy MegaExo |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano 4600 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Mavic Aksium S |
| Tire | not listed | Continental UltraRace 700x23c Kevlar |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic Open Sport |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Stem | not listed | FSA OS-150XT |
| Grips | not listed | Kona Cork Tape |
| Seatpost | not listed | FSA SL-280 |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia XR Light Manganese |
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