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2019 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Pro 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
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One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
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One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
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One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
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One of the bikes has no number for this
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Pro (54)The Specialized Tarmac SL6 Pro frame drawn to scale.J 973

Only the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Pro is drawn. The Orbea Orca Aero Base numbers we have for size 57 are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL6 Pro 54Orbea Orca Aero Base 57Difference
Reach384mmnot listed
Stack544mmnot listed
Head tube angle73°not listed
Seat tube angle74°not listed
Effective top tube540mmnot listed
Chainstay length405mm408+3 mm
Wheelbase973mmnot listed
BB drop72mm70−2 mm
BB height268mmnot listed
Standover775mmnot listed
Seat tube length481mmnot listed
Fork length363mm370+7 mm
Head tube length143mmnot listed

Differences are the Orbea Orca Aero Base minus the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Pro. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Pro, 2018 Orbea Orca Aero Base.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL6 ProOrbea 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.

PartSpecialized Tarmac SL6 ProProOrbea Orca Aero Base
FrameSpecialized Tarmac SL6not listed

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