2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Pro vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
The 61 is the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA size closest to your 61 Specialized Tarmac Men's Pro. 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 Pro in 61, the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 61 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 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 Pro, 61Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Pro 61 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408mm | 408mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 612mm | 612mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 72.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 600mm | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1012mm | 1013mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 67.5mm | −5 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 274mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 850mm | 850mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 553mm | 553mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 368mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 210mm | 210mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Pro. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Pro, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's ProSpecialized 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 ProMen's Pro | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL6 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8050 Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket | Praxis 6806 | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
| Wheelset | Roval CL 50 | 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 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
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