Specialized Men’s S-Works Tarmac Ultralight 2018
2018 Road
Estimate price |
10,000$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Dura-Ace Di2 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 Electronic -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
S-Works Tarmac SL6, FACT 12r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130mm rear spacing
Suspension Fork
S-Works FACT carbon
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150
Cassette
Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, 11-speed, 11-30t
Crank
S-Works carbon fiber, 52/36T
Bottom Bracket
OSBB, CeramicSpeed bearings
Chain
Shimano Dura-Ace,11-speed
Pedals
Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors
Wheels
Rims
Roval CLX 32, Win Tunnel Engineered, carbon rim, 32mm depth, Roval AF1 Hub, CeramicSpeed bearings, 24h
Tires
Turbo Cotton, 700x26mm, 320 TPI
Brakes
Brakes
eecycleworks eebrake Dual Mount, direct mount
Cockpit
Stem
S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise
Handlebar
S-Works SL Carbon Shallow Drop, 125x75mm
Seat
Saddle
S-Works Toupé, Body Geometry shape, 143mm width, carbon 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 | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 407 mm | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 964 mm | 968 mm | 970 mm | 973 mm | 985 mm | 1002 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 |
Model Overview
Men’s S-Works Tarmac Ultralight belongs to the Specialized Tarmac model. Specialized released 279 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
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 should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Race bikes
If you want an acceptable Race bike you should know that the average price is 3350$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Race bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 10000$. Comparing the average cost of a Race bike to this one, you will see that Men’s S-Works Tarmac Ultralight price is 198.51% higher.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Specialized Men’s S-Works Tarmac Ultralight 2018, has a 700c carbon model. 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Men’s S-Works Tarmac Ultralight has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.