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2018 Specialized Tarmac Sagan Superstar vs 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset

The 49 is the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset size closest to your 49 Specialized Tarmac Sagan Superstar. 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 SL6 Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Sagan Superstar in 49, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset in 49 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
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About the same height
Frame reach
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About the same reach
Wheelbase
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About the same
Head angle
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About the same head angle
Chainstays
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About the same

The two frames

2018 Specialized Tarmac Sagan Superstar (49) and 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset (49), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Sagan Superstar is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset is the colored outline on top.J 968

Specialized Tarmac Sagan Superstar, 49Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Sagan Superstar 49Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset 49Difference
Reach375mm375mm±0 mm
Stack514mm514mm±0 mm
Head tube angle71.75°71.75°±0.0°
Seat tube angle75.5°75.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube508mmnot listed
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase968mm968mm±0 mm
BB drop74mm74mm±0 mm
BB height266mm266mm±0 mm
Standover740mm740mm±0 mm
Seat tube length431mm431mm±0 mm
Fork length363mm363mm±0 mm
Head tube length115mm115mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset minus the Specialized Tarmac Sagan Superstar. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Tarmac Sagan Superstar, 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Sagan SuperstarSpecialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Tarmac Sagan SuperstarS-Works Sagan SuperstarSpecialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset
FrameSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL6not listed

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