2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
The 56 is the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA size closest to your 56 Specialized Tarmac Men's. 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 in 56, the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 56 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's, 56Specialized 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 56 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 395mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 565mm | 564mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 562mm | 565mm | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 985mm | 986mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 69mm | −3 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 272.5mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 795mm | 795mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 501mm | 501mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 368mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 163mm | 160mm | −3 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men'sSpecialized 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'sMen's | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL4 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X10EL | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba M30 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Elite | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Tektro Axis | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Specialized Toupe Expert |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
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