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2018 Specialized Tarmac Elite

Velopedia Archive ID 900003389

Overview

Model year2018
BrandSpecialized
ModelTarmac Elite
Bicycle typeRoad
Archive ID900003389
Original MSRP$2,400.00
ColorsAcid Kiwi/Satin Black Clean; Carbon/Gloss Tarmac Black Clean
Sizes49; 52; 54; 56; 58; 61

Frameset

Frame constructionSpecialized Tarmac SL4, FACT 9r carbon, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing
Frame materialCarbon Fiber
ForkSpecialized FACT carbon, full monocoque
Fork materialCarbon Fiber

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed
Front derailleurShimano Ultegra 8000, braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed
CranksetPraxis Zayante, 7075-T6 alloy chainrings, alloy bolts, BB30; chainrings: 50/34T
Bottom bracketIncluded w/ crankset
CassetteShimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t
ChainKMC X11EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
PedalsNylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

Brakes

Brakes(F) Shimano Ultegra 8000 / (R) Shimano Ultegra 8000

Cockpit & contact points

HandlebarSpecialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
StemSpecialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
SaddleBody Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm
SeatpostSpecialized Comp carbon, single bolt

Wheels & tires

Wheels(F) DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 20h / (R) DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h
Front tireEspoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar® bead, 700x23mm
Rear tireEspoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar® bead, 700x23mm

Geometry · 49

Seat tube460 mm
Effective top tube517 mm
Head tube100 mm
Head-tube angle72.25°
Seat-tube angle75.5°
Chainstay / rear center405 mm
Wheelbase970 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm
Bottom-bracket height270 mm
Reach386 mm
Stack505 mm
Standover height730 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center575 mm
Trail63 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown368 mm
Seatpost length300 mm
Crank length170 mm
Stem length70 mm
Handlebar width400 mm

Geometry · 52

Seat tube490 mm
Effective top tube537 mm
Head tube120 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center405 mm
Wheelbase970 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm
Bottom-bracket height270 mm
Reach386 mm
Stack526 mm
Standover height755 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center576 mm
Trail58 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown368 mm
Seatpost length300 mm
Crank length170 mm
Stem length80 mm
Handlebar width420 mm

Geometry · 54

Seat tube510 mm
Effective top tube548 mm
Head tube140 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center405 mm
Wheelbase977 mm
Bottom-bracket drop69 mm
Bottom-bracket height272.5 mm
Reach387 mm
Stack543 mm
Standover height775 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center582 mm
Trail58 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown368 mm
Seatpost length350 mm
Crank length172.5 mm
Stem length90 mm
Handlebar width420 mm

Geometry · 56

Seat tube530 mm
Effective top tube565 mm
Head tube160 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73.25°
Chainstay / rear center405 mm
Wheelbase987 mm
Bottom-bracket drop69 mm
Bottom-bracket height272.5 mm
Reach395 mm
Stack564 mm
Standover height795 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center591 mm
Trail55 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown368 mm
Seatpost length350 mm
Crank length172.5 mm
Stem length100 mm
Handlebar width420 mm

Geometry · 58

Seat tube550 mm
Effective top tube583 mm
Head tube190 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center407 mm
Wheelbase1004 mm
Bottom-bracket drop68 mm
Bottom-bracket height274 mm
Reach402 mm
Stack591 mm
Standover height826 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center607 mm
Trail55 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown368 mm
Seatpost length350 mm
Crank length175 mm
Stem length100 mm
Handlebar width440 mm

Geometry · 61

Seat tube580 mm
Effective top tube601 mm
Head tube210 mm
Head-tube angle74°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase1014 mm
Bottom-bracket drop68 mm
Bottom-bracket height274 mm
Reach408 mm
Stack612 mm
Standover height850 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center614 mm
Trail52 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown368 mm
Seatpost length350 mm
Crank length175 mm
Stem length110 mm
Handlebar width440 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 27, 2026.