2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro, 56Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Pro 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 Pro. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Pro, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac ProSpecialized 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 ProPro | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom bracket | Praxis 6806 | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupe Expert |
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