2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano vs 2026 Colnago C72 Super Record Bora Ultra WTO
The 485 is the Colnago C72 Super Record Bora Ultra WTO size closest to your 54 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano. 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 Colnago C72 Super Record Bora Ultra WTO
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano in 54, the Colnago C72 Super Record Bora Ultra WTO in 485 places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano is drawn. The Colnago C72 Super Record Bora Ultra WTO numbers we have for size 485 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano 54 | Colnago C72 Super Record Bora Ultra WTO 485 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381mm | 382 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 552mm | 543 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.8 | +0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 408 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 768mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 473mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 370mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 129.5 | −8 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 526 |
Differences are the Colnago C72 Super Record Bora Ultra WTO minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano, 2026 Colnago C72 Super Record Bora Ultra WTO.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro ShimanoColnago C72 Super Record Bora Ultra WTO
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 SL8 Pro ShimanoPro - Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Colnago C72 Super Record Bora Ultra WTOSuper Record 13 Bora Ultra WTO |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL8 FACT | Colnago C72 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 | Campagnolo Ergopower DB Super Record |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 | Campagnolo RD02-SR13WRL Super Record WRL |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Campagnolo Super Record |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Campagnolo Super Record |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | Campagnolo Super Record |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CL II | Campagnolo Bora Ultra WTO 45 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Pirelli P Zero Race |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 | Campagnolo Super Record WRL |
| Handlebar | Roval Rapide | Colnago CC.02 |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 | Colnago integrated |
| Saddle | Specialized Power | Prologo Nago R4 Pass Nack |
| Fork | not listed | Colnago C72 fork |
| Chainring | not listed | Campagnolo Super Record |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Campagnolo Ultra-Torque |
| Rotor | not listed | Campagnolo rotor, Campagnolo Super Record |
| Stem | not listed | Colnago CC.02 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Colnago Grip Black |
| Headset | not listed | CeramicSpeed SLT |
| Bottle cage | not listed | Colnago Matt Black |
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