Specialized Men’s Tarmac SL5 Expert DA 2018
2018 Road
Estimate price |
4,000$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Dura-Ace -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
49cm
155cm - 163cm
52cm
161cm - 169cm
54cm
166cm - 175cm
56cm
172cm - 181cm
58cm
178cm - 186cm
61cm
183cm - 191cm
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 Dura-Ace 9100, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t
Crank
Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 52/36T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Dura-Ace BB
Chain
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
Pedals
Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors
Wheels
Rims
Roval SLX 24 Rims, DT Swiss 350 hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, 24h
Tires
S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Dura-Ace 9100
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
Handlebar
Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 123x75mm
Seat
Saddle
Toupe Expert Gel, 143mm, hollow titanium rails, Adaptive Edge
Seatpost
Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.31 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 270 mm | 270 mm | 272.5 mm | 272.5 mm | 274 mm | 274 mm |
| Front Center | 576 mm | 576 mm | 583 mm | 591 mm | 605 mm | 612 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 62 mm | 57 mm | 57 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm | 53 mm |
| Stack | 501 mm | 523 mm | 540 mm | 561 mm | 588 mm | 609 mm |
| Reach | 383 mm | 383 mm | 384 mm | 392 mm | 399 mm | 405 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 515 mm | 534 mm | 545 mm | 562 mm | 579 mm | 597 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.25 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 431 mm | 462 mm | 481 mm | 501 mm | 522 mm | 553 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72.25 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 74 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm | 190 mm | 210 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm | 404 mm | 407 mm |
| Wheelbase | 967 mm | 967 mm | 975 mm | 983 mm | 1000 mm | 1010 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 71 mm | 71 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Standover Height | 727 mm | 752 mm | 772 mm | 792 mm | 823 mm | 847 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 155 cm | 161 cm | 166 cm | 172 cm | 178 cm | 183 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 163 cm | 169 cm | 175 cm | 181 cm | 186 cm | 191 cm |
Model Overview
Men’s Tarmac SL5 Expert DA completes 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 2018, here.
Model range prices
Specialized Men’s Tarmac 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1600$. Specialized Men’s S-Works Tarmac Ultralight 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 10000$.
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.
Average price for Race bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Race bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3350$. However, even though the average price of a Race bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2018 and its price was 4000$. In conclusion, this bike price is 19.4% higher than the price of the average Race bike.
Men’s Tarmac SL5 Expert DA components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Specialized Men’s Tarmac SL5 Expert DA 2018, has a 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Men’s Tarmac SL5 Expert DA comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
There are 6 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 155 cm – 191 cm (5.09 ft – 6.27 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.