The Specialized S-WORKS Tarmac Frameset is no longer available, although you may find similar or newer versions below.

The previous Tarmac had an exceptional palmaris—a win in every Grand Tour plus two World Championships—so you might ask yourself why a new Tarmac? Well Specialized never been one to rest on their laurels which is why were constantly hunting for even the smallest of improvements. And for this exact reason the new S-Works Tarmac breaks all the traditions of race bike design to create the fastest bike for all conditions.

To get the weight below 800 grams we utilized advanced aerospace composite optimization software to revolutionize the construction and layup of our new FACT 12r carbon. Its the most advanced material and schedule weve ever made—the shape schedule and material optimization allowed us to shed nearly 200 grams. Thats right a 20% reduction in frame weight—the perfect recipe for your next hill climb PR.

We then further improved our Rider-First Engineered™ technology to ensure that the new Tarmac is stiff and compliant in exactly the right places. With this revamp we also updated the geometry—basing it on countless Retül data points and professional rider input. This enabled us to develop a performance road geometry that perfects the combination of a responsive front end and short wheelbase delivering instantaneous response and optimal power transfer.

And while stiffness aids in the aforementioned compliance must also be utilized for an optimal ride quality. Thats why we designed a seatpost that builds compliance into the upper 120mm where clamping doesn’t happen dropped the seatstays and altered the seat tube shape. We also added tire clearance up to 30mm which translates to a 28mm Turbo Cotton on a Roval CLX 50 wheel. This allows lower pressures for decreased rolling resistance increased traction and more comfort. Altogether these additions still have the Tarmac riding like a true race-machine but just takes a bit of the sting out of those road imperfections. You’ll thanks us on your next long ride.

And while this is all great we know that aerodynamics are the most important thing we can do to make you faster. Both our Bora-Hansgrohe and Team Quick Step Floors Pro Tour riders after all are demanding aero improvements on every bike. With this the aero goal was to discover where we could essentially “add aero for free” by not taking anything away from the hallmarks of the Tarmac design. During the six-month iterative process three areas were discovered where we could do this—a new fork shape dropped seatstays with aero tubes and a d-shaped seatpost and seat tube. The result? A bike that’s approximately 45 seconds faster over 40km compared to other lightweight bikes in the same category. A speed savings that youll feel when youre attacking off the front of the peloton.

Featuring our Rider-First Engineered™ design that ensures every frame size has the same legendary climbing responsiveness and descending prowess youd expect from a Tarmac. The S-Works FACT 12r frameset is our highest quality carbon frame offering the ideal blend of light overall weight and targeted stiffness.

S-Works full FACT carbon fork with a tapered construction provides incredible front end stiffness and steering response for instantaneous accelerations and high-speed descents.

With its high-modulus construction the S-Works FACT carbon Tarmac seatpost provides impeccable power transfer while still allowing for ample compliance for long days in the saddle.


FRAME
S-Works Tarmac SL6 FACT 12r carbon Rider-First Engineered™ OSBB full internal electronic-specific routing internally integrated seat clamp 130mm rear spacing

FORK
S-Works FACT carbon

BOTTOM BRACKET
OSBB CeramicSpeed bearings

SHIFT LEVERS
C-clips for bottom bracket shell

SEATPOST
S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost 20mm offset

SEAT BINDER
Tarmac SL6 clamp assembly

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