Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Expert 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
5,500$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra Di2 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 Electronic -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Tarmac SL6, FACT 10r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Suspension Fork
FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, GS medium cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra Di2 Disc R8070
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-speed, 11-30t
Crank
Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed, 52/36T
Bottom Bracket
Praxis, BB30 for Shimano
Chain
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
Wheels
Rims
Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h
Tires
S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
Handlebar
Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Expert, Hollow Titanium rails
Seatpost
S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 44cm | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.37 mm | 1.371 mm | 1.387 mm | 1.417 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| Front Center | 571 mm | 574 mm | 577 mm | 579 mm | 591 mm | 606 mm | 613 mm |
| Rake | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 71 mm | 63 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| Stack | 500 mm | 514 mm | 527 mm | 544 mm | 565 mm | 591 mm | 612 mm |
| Reach | 365 mm | 375 mm | 380 mm | 384 mm | 395 mm | 402 mm | 408 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 490 mm | 508 mm | 531 mm | 540 mm | 562 mm | 577 mm | 595 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76 ° | 75.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 431 mm | 462 mm | 481 mm | 501 mm | 522 mm | 553 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 71.75 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 74 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 115 mm | 126 mm | 143 mm | 163 mm | 190 mm | 210 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 969 mm | 973 mm | 975 mm | 978 mm | 990 mm | 1005 mm | 1012 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Standover Height | 730 mm | 740 mm | 755 mm | 775 mm | 795 mm | 826 mm | 850 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Tarmac SL6 Disc Expert is a Specialized Tarmac model. Specialized launched 279 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Tarmac bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2000$. Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 – Sagan Collection 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 13000$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Race bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Race bike is 3350$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Race bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Specialized released this model in 2020, its price was 5500$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Tarmac SL6 Disc Expert price is 64.18% more expensive 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.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork 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 Tarmac SL6 Disc Expert 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Tarmac SL6 Disc Expert comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.