2019 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Expert - Road Bike

2019 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Expert Road Bike

The Specialized Tarmac SL6 Expert is a lightweight and stiff road bike with race-winning pedigree. With a frameset constructed with FACT 10r carbon fibre, acceleration is second nature, and the bike has climbing in its DNA. The Shimano Ultegra R8000 groupset is a fantastic option, ideal for traditionalists who appreciate top functional mechanics. The direct mount rim brakes keep the weight low while offering excellent stopping power. Rounding off the build, a set of Roval CL50 wheels really look the part, with the 50mm deep carbon rims delivering a fast rolling performance to match.

As far as lightweight road bikes go, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Expert is a bit of an overachiever. It's certainly lightweight, with the stiffness to win an uphill sprint, but it's the added aerodynamic elements that blur the edges, making this bike a serious contender on fast flat courses too.

The frameset is constructed with Specialized's FACT 10r carbon, for which they utilised aerospace design software to ensure the shape was as stiff as possible using as little material as possible. The result is a frame that's 20% lighter than the Tarmac SL5.

FEATURES:

• Rider-First Engineered design that ensures every frame size has the same climbing responsiveness and descending prowess you'd expect from a Tarmac
• The FACT 10r frame is the perfect blend of value and performance
• The 11-speed Shimano Ultegra 8000 shifting is extremely reliable, lightweight, and precise
• The Roval CL 50 wheelset
• Direct mount brakes for improved stopping power