Specialized Men’s Tarmac Comp 2018
2018 Road
Estimate price |
2,900$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized Tarmac SL5, FACT 10r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing
Suspension Fork
S-Works FACT full carbon, size-specific taper
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 8000, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t
Crank
Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Ultegra
Chain
KMC X11EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
Pedals
Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors
Wheels
Rims
Roval SLX 24 Rims, sealed cartridge hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, 24h
Tires
S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra 8000
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
Seat
Saddle
Toupe Comp Gel, 143mm, hollow Cr-Mo, Adaptive Edge
Seatpost
Specialized Comp Carbon, Single Bolt
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm | 64cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.31 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.54 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 270 mm | 270 mm | 272.5 mm | 272.5 mm | 274 mm | 274 mm | 274.5 mm |
| Front Center | 576 mm | 576 mm | 583 mm | 591 mm | 605 mm | 612 mm | 645 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 62 mm | 57 mm | 57 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm | 53 mm | 50 mm |
| Stack | 501 mm | 523 mm | 540 mm | 561 mm | 588 mm | 609 mm | 633 mm |
| Reach | 383 mm | 383 mm | 384 mm | 392 mm | 399 mm | 405 mm | 412 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 515 mm | 534 mm | 545 mm | 562 mm | 579 mm | 597 mm | 618 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.25 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 431 mm | 462 mm | 481 mm | 501 mm | 522 mm | 553 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72.25 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm | 190 mm | 210 mm | 235 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm | 404 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm |
| Wheelbase | 967 mm | 967 mm | 975 mm | 983 mm | 1000 mm | 1010 mm | 1013 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 71 mm | 71 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Standover Height | 727 mm | 752 mm | 772 mm | 792 mm | 823 mm | 847 mm | 847 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Men’s Tarmac Comp belongs to the Specialized Tarmac model. 279 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Tarmac bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Specialized Men’s Tarmac 2018 has a starting price of 1600$. Specialized Men’s S-Works Tarmac Ultralight 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 10000$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Race bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Race bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3350$. However, even though the average price of a Race bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 2900$. Comparing this to the average Race bike price, we see that the price is 15.52% lower.
Men’s Tarmac Comp 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 Men’s Tarmac Comp 2018 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. 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 Men’s Tarmac Comp is equipped with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.