2016 Specialized Tarmac Comp vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
The 58 is the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA size closest to your 58.0 Specialized Tarmac Comp. 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 SL5 Men's Expert DA
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Comp in 58.0, the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 58 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Comp, 58.0Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Comp 58.0 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 402mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 591mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 583 | 582mm | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 407 | 407mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1004 | 1003mm | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 67.5mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 274 | 274mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 826 | 826mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 522mm | −28 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 190 | 190mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Specialized Tarmac Comp. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Tarmac Comp, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac CompSpecialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
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 CompComp | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Praxis TURN Zayante | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum S-19 | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Comp | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Comp Multi | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized Roubaix | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Comp Carbon | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Comp | Specialized Toupe Expert |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
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