Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 Disc – Dura Ace Di2 2021
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Dura-Ace Di2, Praxis
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 1 × 11 Electronic
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FACT 12r carbon fiber, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Suspension Fork
S-Works FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Disc R9170
Cassette
Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 11-speed, 11-30t
Crank
S-Works Power Cranks, dual-sided power measurement, +/- 1.5% accuracy, Praxis, 46T, 110BCD
Bottom Bracket
OSBB, CeramicSpeed bearings
Chain
Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed
Wheels
Rear Hub
LuHai_RVT66L-K5-B25-AN2-N4-F0, Tubeless valve stem for CLX 50 Tubeless wheels.
Rims
Front: Roval CLX 50 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, 50mm depth, CeramicSpeed bearings, 21h, Rear: Roval CLX 50 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, 50mm depth, DT Swiss 240 internals, CeramicSpeed bearings, 24h
Tires
Front: Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise
Handlebar
S-Works Short & Shallow
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm
Seatpost
S-Works FACT carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset
About this model
S-Works Tarmac SL6 Disc – Dura Ace Di2 belongs to the Specialized Tarmac model. 279 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Tarmac bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
Specialized Tarmac SL6 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2500$. On the other hand, Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 – SRAM Red eTap AXS 2021, is the most expensive and costs 13500$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Race bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Race bike is 3350$. However, you could also get a good Race bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Specialized released this model in 2021, its price was 9661$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that S-Works Tarmac SL6 Disc – Dura Ace Di2 price is 188.39% higher than the average cost of a Race bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
S-Works Tarmac SL6 Disc – Dura Ace Di2 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels size
The wheels on S-Works Tarmac SL6 Disc – Dura Ace Di2 are the 700c carbon type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 Disc – Dura Ace Di2 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.
