2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
The 49 is the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA size closest to your 49 Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert. 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 SL5 Men's Expert DA
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert in 49, the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 49 places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert, 49Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert 49 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 386mm | +11 mm |
| Stack | 514mm | 504mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.75° | 72.25° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 508mm | 518mm | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 968mm | 970mm | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | 71.5mm | −3 mm |
| BB height | 266mm | 270mm | +4 mm |
| Standover | 740mm | 730mm | −10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 431mm | 431mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 368mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 100mm | −15 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's 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 Men's ExpertMen's Expert | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL6 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Wheelset | Roval SLX 24 | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8010 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | Specialized Toupe Expert |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
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