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2018 Specialized Tarmac Disc vs 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc

The 54 is the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc size closest to your 54 Specialized Tarmac Disc. 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 SL6 Disc

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Disc in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc in 54 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
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About the same reach
Wheelbase
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About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Specialized Tarmac Disc (54) and 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc (54), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Disc is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc is the colored outline on top.J 978

Specialized Tarmac Disc, 54Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Disc 54Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc 54Difference
Reach384mm384mm±0 mm
Stack544mm544mm±0 mm
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Effective top tube540mmnot listed
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase978mm978mm±0 mm
BB drop72mm72mm±0 mm
BB height268mm268mm±0 mm
Standover775mm775mm±0 mm
Seat tube length481mm481mm±0 mm
Fork length363mm363mm±0 mm
Head tube length143mm143mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc minus the Specialized Tarmac Disc. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Disc, 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac DiscSpecialized Tarmac SL6 Disc

AggressivePositionUpright
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.

PartSpecialized Tarmac DiscS-Works DiscSpecialized Tarmac SL6 DiscDisc
FrameSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL6Specialized Tarmac SL6
Shifternot listedShimano Tiagra
Derailleurnot listedShimano Tiagra
Chainnot listedKMC X10
Cranksetnot listedShimano Tiagra 4700
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized Axis Sport
Tirenot listedSpecialized Turbo Pro
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Sport

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