2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Expert vs 2022 Specialized Aethos Expert
The 56 is the Specialized Aethos Expert size closest to your 56 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Expert. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Aethos Expert
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Expert in 56, the Specialized Aethos Expert in 56 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Expert, 56Specialized Aethos Expert, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Expert 56 | Specialized Aethos Expert 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 395mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 565mm | 565mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990mm | 991mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 268mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 795mm | 769mm | −26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 501mm | 504mm | +3 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 369mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube length | 163mm | 157mm | −6 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Aethos Expert minus the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Expert. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Expert, 2022 Specialized Aethos Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc ExpertSpecialized 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 SL6 Disc ExpertDisc Expert | Specialized Aethos ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL6 | Specialized Aethos FACT |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Specialized Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8170 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8050 Di2 | Specialized Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8150 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Ultegra R8100 |
| Wheelset | Roval C38 | Roval C38 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra R8170 |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Specialized Power Expert |
| Seatpost | not listed | Roval Alpinist |
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