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2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD vs 2025 Colnago Y1Rs

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Colnago Y1Rs

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
−20 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−2 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD numbers we have for size 61 are missing the stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL8 LTD 61Colnago Y1Rs MDifference
Reach406mm386−20 mm
Head tube angle74°73.0−1.0°
Seat tube angle73°74.0+1.0°
Effective top tube595mmnot listed
Chainstay length410mm408−2 mm
Wheelbase1013mmnot listed
BB drop72mm72±0 mm
BB height268mmnot listed
Standover834mmnot listed
Seat tube length545mmnot listed
Fork length370mm376.5+7 mm
Head tube length204mm126.5−78 mm
Stacknot listed540

Differences are the Colnago Y1Rs minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD, 2025 Colnago Y1Rs.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTDColnago Y1Rs

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 SL8 LTDS-Works LTDColnago Y1RsY1RS
FrameSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACTColnago Y1Rs
ShifterSRAM RED AXSShimano Dura-Ace R9200
DerailleurSRAM Red AXSShimano Dura-Ace R9200 Di2
CassetteSRAM RED XG-1290not listed
ChainSRAM REDShimano XTR M9200
CranksetSRAM RED AXS Power MeterShimano Dura-Ace R9200
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
WheelsetRoval Rapide CLX IIVision SC45
TireSpecialized S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2BrPirelli P Zero Race
BrakeSRAM Red AXSShimano Dura-Ace R9200
HandlebarRoval Rapide Cockpitnot listed
StemRoval Rapide CockpitColnago YY.01
SaddleSpecialized S-Works PowerPrologo Scratch M5

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