2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert vs 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset
The Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset in 44 places the top of the head tube 44 mm lower and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −44 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −19 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert, 54Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset, 44Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset 44 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 365mm | −19 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 500mm | −44 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 70.5° | −2.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 76° | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 540mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 964mm | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 74mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 266mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 730mm | −45 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 400mm | −81 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 363mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 105mm | −38 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Expert, 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's ExpertSpecialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset
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 SL6 Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL6 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval SLX 24 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8010 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | not listed |
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