2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Expert vs 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6
The Specialized Tarmac SL6 size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL6
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Expert in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 in 56 places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Expert, 54Specialized Tarmac SL6, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Expert 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL6 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 395mm | +11 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 565mm | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 540mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 990mm | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 268mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 795mm | +20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 501mm | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 363mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 163mm | +20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL6 minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Expert. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Expert, 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc ExpertSpecialized Tarmac SL6
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 ExpertMen's Disc Expert | Specialized Tarmac SL6S-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL6 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000, Shimano Ultegra R8000-GS | SRAM RED eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | SRAM RED XG-1290 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Red |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter |
| Wheelset | Roval C38 | Roval CLX 50 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Turbo Cotton |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8070 | SRAM Red eTap AXS |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Expert | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized LuHai_RVT66L-K5-B25-AN2-N4-F0 |
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