2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp Sagan Collection LTD vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
The 54 is the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA size closest to your 54 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp Sagan Collection LTD. 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 Disc Comp Sagan Collection LTD in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp Sagan Collection LTD, 54Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp Sagan Collection LTD 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 387mm | +3 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 543mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 544mm | 548mm | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 978mm | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 69mm | −3 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 272.5mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 775mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 498mm | 481mm | −17 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 368mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 140mm | −3 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp Sagan Collection LTD. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp Sagan Collection LTD, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp Sagan Collection LTDSpecialized 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 Disc Comp Sagan Collection LTDMen's Disc Comp Sagan Collection LTD | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL6 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000, Shimano Ultegra R8000-GS | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8070 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Comp | Specialized Toupe Expert |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
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