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2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Frameset vs 2022 Specialized Aethos Expert

The 49 is the Specialized Aethos Expert size closest to your 49 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Frameset. 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 Frameset in 49, the Specialized Aethos Expert in 49 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
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About the same height
Frame reach
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About the same reach
Wheelbase
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About the same
Head angle
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About the same head angle
Chainstays
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About the same

The two frames

2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Frameset (49) and 2022 Specialized Aethos Expert (49), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Frameset is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Aethos Expert is the colored outline on top.J 973

Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Frameset, 49Specialized Aethos Expert, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Frameset 49Specialized Aethos Expert 49Difference
Reach375mm375mm±0 mm
Stack514mm514mm±0 mm
Head tube angle71.75°71.75°±0.0°
Seat tube angle75.5°75.5°±0.0°
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase973mm973mm±0 mm
BB drop74mm74mm±0 mm
BB height266mm266mm±0 mm
Standover740mm705mm−35 mm
Seat tube length431mm431mm±0 mm
Fork length363mm369mm+6 mm
Head tube length115mm109mm−6 mm

Differences are the Specialized Aethos Expert minus the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Frameset. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Frameset, 2022 Specialized Aethos Expert.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc FramesetSpecialized Aethos Expert

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 Disc FramesetSpecialized Aethos ExpertExpert
Framenot listedSpecialized Aethos FACT
Shifternot listedSpecialized Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8170
Derailleurnot listedSpecialized Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8150
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra
Chainnot listedShimano XT M8100
Cranksetnot listedShimano Ultegra R8100
Wheelsetnot listedRoval C38
Tirenot listedSpecialized S-Works Turbo
Brakenot listedShimano Ultegra R8170
Seatpostnot listedRoval Alpinist
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Expert

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