2018 Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert vs 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset
The Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset size closest to your 52 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert in 52, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset in 56 places the top of the head tube 38 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +38 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert, 52Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert 52 | Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 395mm | +15 mm |
| Stack | 527mm | 565mm | +38 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 73.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 531mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 985mm | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | 72mm | −2 mm |
| BB height | 266mm | 268mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 755mm | 795mm | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 462mm | 501mm | +39 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 363mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 126mm | 163mm | +37 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset minus the Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Women's Expert, 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Women'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 Women's ExpertWomen'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 Oura Pro | not listed |
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