Specialized Women’s Tarmac Expert 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 Ultegra -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized Tarmac SL6, FACT 10r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 130mm rear spacing
Suspension Fork
S-Works FACT carbon
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 8000, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra 8000,11-speed, 11-30t
Crank
Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36T
Bottom Bracket
Praxis BB30 w/ Shimano conversion adaptor
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, 700x26mm
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra 8010 direct mount
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
Handlebar
Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 123x75mm
Seat
Saddle
Oura Pro, 155mm, carbon rails, carbon base
Seatpost
S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 44cm | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.37 mm | 1.371 mm | 1.387 mm | 1.417 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| Front Center | 571 mm | 574 mm | 577 mm | 579 mm | 591 mm |
| Rake | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 71 mm | 63 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| Stack | 500 mm | 514 mm | 527 mm | 544 mm | 565 mm |
| Reach | 365 mm | 375 mm | 380 mm | 384 mm | 395 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 490 mm | 508 mm | 531 mm | 540 mm | 562 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76 ° | 75.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 431 mm | 462 mm | 481 mm | 501 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 71.75 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 115 mm | 126 mm | 143 mm | 163 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 964 mm | 968 mm | 970 mm | 973 mm | 985 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Standover Height | 730 mm | 740 mm | 755 mm | 775 mm | 795 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Women’s Tarmac Expert is part of the Specialized Tarmac model. There are 279 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
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
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.
Race bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Race bike is 3350$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Race bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 4000$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Women’s Tarmac Expert price is 19.4% more expensive than the average cost of a Race bike.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
Women’s Tarmac Expert has a carbon fork, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Women’s Tarmac Expert bike is equipped with the 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 Women’s Tarmac Expert comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.