2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight 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 Ultralight in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset in 52 places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight, 54Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 380mm | −4 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 527mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 540mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 970mm | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 74mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 266mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 755mm | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 462mm | −19 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 363mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 126mm | −17 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight, 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's UltralightSpecialized 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 UltralightMen's S-Works Ultralight | Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval CLX 32 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Cotton | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized eecycleworks eebrake | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Toupe | not listed |
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