2016 Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
The Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race in 54.0, the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 56 places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race, 54.0Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race 54.0 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 395mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 543 | 564mm | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | 565mm | +17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 | 986mm | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 69mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 272.5 | 272.5mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 775 | 795mm | +20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 501mm | −9 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 160mm | +20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Race, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc RaceSpecialized 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 Expert Disc RaceExpert Disc Race | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 685 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CL 40 | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano BR-785 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | not listed |
| Bar tape | Specialized Roubaix | not listed |
| Seatpost | S Works FACT carbon | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | Specialized Toupe Expert |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
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