2017 Specialized Tarmac Expert vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
The Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Expert in 56, the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 49 places the top of the head tube 60 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −60 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Expert, 56Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Expert 56 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 386mm | −9 mm |
| Stack | 564mm | 504mm | −60 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 72.25° | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 75.5° | +2.3° |
| Effective top tube | 565mm | 518mm | −47 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 970mm | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 71.5mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 270mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 795mm | 730mm | −65 mm |
| Seat tube length | 501mm | 431mm | −70 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 160mm | 100mm | −60 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Specialized Tarmac Expert. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Expert, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac ExpertSpecialized 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 ExpertExpert | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano HG70 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 Pro | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| 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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