2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight
The 54 is the Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight size closest to your 54 Specialized Tarmac SL6 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 Tarmac Men's Ultralight
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset in 54, the Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight in 54 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
- ±0 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 Frameset, 54Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset 54 | Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 384mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 544mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 973mm | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 268mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 775mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 481mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 363mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 143mm | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 540mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight minus the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL6 FramesetSpecialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight
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 Frameset | Specialized Tarmac Men's UltralightMen's S-Works Ultralight |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval CLX 32 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Turbo Cotton |
| Brake | not listed | Specialized eecycleworks eebrake |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized S-Works Toupe |
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