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2020 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc vs 2022 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 Pro Disc in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 in 58 places the top of the head tube 47 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+47 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+18 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+27 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc (54) and 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6 (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac SL6 is the colored outline on top.J 978

Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc, 54Specialized Tarmac SL6, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Pro Disc 54Specialized Tarmac SL6 58Difference
Reach384mm402mm+18 mm
Stack544mm591mm+47 mm
Head tube angle73°73.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle74°73.5°−0.5°
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase978mm1005mm+27 mm
BB drop72mm72mm±0 mm
BB height268mm268mm±0 mm
Standover775mm826mm+51 mm
Seat tube length481mm540mm+59 mm
Fork length363mm363mm±0 mm
Head tube length143mm190mm+47 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL6 minus the Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc, 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Pro DiscSpecialized Tarmac SL6

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 Pro DiscPro DiscSpecialized Tarmac SL6Tarmac SL6 - Shimano Tiagra
FrameSpecialized Tarmac SL6Specialized Tarmac SL6
DerailleurSRAM Force eTAP AXSShimano Tiagra
CassetteSRAM XG-1270not listed
ChainSRAM ForceKMC X10
CranksetSRAM Force AXSShimano Tiagra 4700
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
WheelsetRoval CL 50Specialized Axis Sport
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Turbo Pro
BrakeSRAM Force eTAPShimano Tiagra BR-4770
SaddleSpecialized PowerSpecialized Power Sport
Shifternot listedShimano Tiagra

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