2019 Specialized Tarmac SL6 vs 2018 Orbea Orca Aero Base
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Orbea Orca Aero Base
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Tarmac SL6 is drawn. The Orbea Orca Aero Base numbers we have for size 51 are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL6 54 | Orbea Orca Aero Base 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384 | not listed | |
| Stack | 544 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 540 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 408 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 72mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 268mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 775 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 481 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 363mm | 370 | +7 mm |
| Head tube length | 143 | not listed |
Differences are the Orbea Orca Aero Base minus the Specialized Tarmac SL6. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Tarmac SL6, 2018 Orbea Orca Aero Base.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL6Orbea Orca Aero Base
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.
| Part | Specialized Tarmac SL6S-Works | Orbea Orca Aero Base |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 | not listed |
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