What kind of bike is the tarmac SL4 pro?

The Tarmac SL4 Pro is built around Specialized’s FACT carbon full monocoque frame with a tapered head tube and oversized bottom bracket. The bike I’m riding here has a mixture of Dura-ace 11 speed with Ultegra brakes, Roval alloy wheels, and a host of Specialized branded parts such as saddle, stem, seatpost, and handlebars.

What kind of fork does a specialized tarmac SL6 use?

Instead of the top-of-the-line 12r carbon you’ll find on the S-Works and Sagan edition bikes, the Comp has a 9r carbon frame and a 10r carbon fork, which adds 100g or so to the frame, and a smattering to the fork. The SL6 Comp has a 9r carbon frame. Component wise Specialized has compiled a decent mix.

Which is better specialized tarmac or pro tarmac?

We’ve always liked the lower priced Specialized Tarmacs, which have long been a solid first serious upgrade from a starter bike. That said, earlier Sport models never had quite the same epic feeling as the pro-level Tarmacs. But for 2014, the Big S has addressed this by using the same design for the whole Tarmac range. BUY IF…

Is the SL4 a Di2 ready bike?

The frame is Di2-ready with full internal cable routing. The SL4 design also features size-specific carbon lay-up throughout the range, so it will have the same feel, rigidity and ride whether you’re riding a 49 or 61cm frame. And it’s the ride that is this bike’s biggest asset.

What kind of bar tape does a tarmac SL4 use?

The ultra-thin bar tape offers no cushioning but is reassuringly grippy The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4 Di2 comes with Shimano’s awesome Dura-Ace Di2 electronic group.

Is the specialized s-Works Tarmac SL4 super light?

Specialized have injected a bit more comfort into the 2013 S-Works Tarmac SL4 relative to 2012’s SL3 but it’s still an unbelievably rigid and surgically precise machine – not to mention super light, too. Racers will love it for sure, but enthusiast riders who prize all-out performance above all else should also add it to their shortlist.

How big is the steerer tube on a specialized tarmac SL4?

That the front triangle of the S-Works Tarmac SL4 is so stiff should come as no surprise when you consider the frame dimensions. Specialized have downsized the lower steerer tube diameter to 1-3/8in from 1-1/2in on the Tarmac SL3 to shave a few grams but the surrounding pipes are bigger than ever.