2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight
The Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
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 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 Frameset, 54Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL6 Frameset 54 | Specialized Tarmac Men's Ultralight 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 | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 970mm | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 74mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 266mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 755mm | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 462mm | −19 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 363mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 126mm | −17 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 531mm |
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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