2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
The Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite in 54, 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 Men's Elite, 54Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 395mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 564mm | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 565mm | +17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977mm | 986mm | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 69mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 272.5mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 795mm | +20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 501mm | −9 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 160mm | +20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Elite, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's EliteSpecialized 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 Men's EliteMen's Elite | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL4 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Elite | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Toupe Expert |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
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