2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 vs 2022 Specialized Aethos Expert
The Specialized Aethos Expert size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Aethos Expert
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL6 in 54, the Specialized Aethos Expert in 52 places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL6, 54Specialized Aethos Expert, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL6 54 | Specialized Aethos Expert 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 380mm | −4 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 527mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 975mm | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 74mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 266mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 728mm | −47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 462mm | −19 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 369mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 120mm | −23 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Aethos Expert minus the Specialized Tarmac SL6. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6, 2022 Specialized Aethos Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL6Specialized Aethos Expert
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 | Specialized Aethos ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP AXS | Specialized Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8150 |
| Cassette | SRAM RED XG-1290 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | SRAM Red | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter | Shimano Ultegra R8100 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval CLX 50 | Roval C38 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Cotton | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Hub | Specialized LuHai_RVT66L-K5-B25-AN2-N4-F0 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Red eTap AXS | Shimano Ultegra R8170 |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | Specialized Power Expert |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Aethos FACT |
| Shifter | not listed | Specialized Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8170 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Roval Alpinist |
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