Specialized Tarmac SL6 Sport 2022 Road Bike
Specialized Tarmac SL6 Sport 2022 Road Bike
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The Details
When Specialized developed the Tarmac Disc, they didn't just want it to be fast. They wanted it to be fast everywhere. Long climbs, windy flats, Grand Tour stages, local fondos—they've built a race bike to be the most complete out there. Starting with a Rider-First Engineered™ frame with a perfectly-tuned ride quality for every size, adding in some serious aero tech that makes it 30 seconds faster over 40 kilometers than the Tarmac SL5, and then made it 20% lighter. Nothing is lighter, faster, and better handling.
This Tarmac comes with a reliable spec that includes Shimano 105 mechanical shifting and quick-stopping hydraulic disc brakes, durable DT R470 Disc wheels, and our fan-favorite Power saddle.
- For the construction of the Tarmac, Specialized has utilized advanced aerospace composite optimization software to revolutionize the construction and layup of our new FACT 9r carbon.
- 500 pieces creating 7 different sizes with the same tuned ride–that’s Rider-First Engineered™. To make sure you get the perfect ride, every frame gets a unique layup schedule with different ply arrangements, orientations, quantities of material in specific areas, and sometimes, even exclusive thicknesses and types of carbon itself.
- Aerodynamics is the most important thing to make you faster, but with the Tarmac, aero features have been added without any cost to weight. Through development, areas were discovered where add aero could be added for free—a new fork shape and dropped seatstays with aero tubes. The result? A Tarmac that’s approximately 30 seconds faster over 40 kilometers.
- The updated the geometry is based on countless Retül data points and professional rider input. This enabled a Performance Road Geometry that perfects the combination of a responsive front-end and short wheelbase, which delivers instantaneous response and optimal power transfer.
Our Verdict
From Grand Tour stages to local fondos – the Tarmac SL6 Sport is designed with speed and agile handling in mind.
Key Specifications
- Frame - Tarmac SL6, FACT 9r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, clean routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Fork - FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Number of Gears - 11-speed
- Shifters - Shimano 105 R7020, hydraulic disc
- Chainset - Shimano 105 R7000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed
- Chainrings - 50/34T
- Cassette - Shimano 105 R7000, 11-speed, 11-30t
- Chain - KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed
- Front Derailleur - Shimano 105 R7000, braze-on
- Rear Derailleur - Shimano 105 R7000-GS, medium cage
- Bottom Bracket - Shimano Threaded BSA BB
- Front Wheel - DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.
- Rear Wheel - DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, alloy freehub body, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.
- Front Tyre - Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
- Rear Tyre - Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
- Front Brake - Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc
- Rear Brake - Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc
- Handlebars - Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
- Grips - Roubaix S-Wrap
- Stem - Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
- Saddle - Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
- Seatpost - S-Works FACT carbon 27.2mm, 20mm offset
- Post Clamp - Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm
- Manufacturers disclaimer - Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sizing Information
Specialized Performance Road Bike Size Guide
The below Size Guide is relevant for the following Specialized Bikes: Aethos, Allez, Roubaix, Tarmac
| Inches | Centimeters | Size |
| 4'8" - 5'1" | 142 - 155 | 44 |
| 5'1" - 5'4" | 155 - 163 | 49 |
| 5'4" - 5'7" | 163 - 170 | 52 |
| 5'7" - 5'10" | 170 - 178 | 54 |
| 5'9" - 5'11" | 175 - 183 | 56 |
| 5'11" - 6'2" | 180 - 188 | 58 |
| 6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 196 | 61 |
| 6'5" - 6'9" | 196 - 205 | 54 |
Delivery
Standard Delivery - FREE on all bikes*
Bikes are given a full pre-delivery inspection and delivered 95% built, with only pedals to be fitted and handlebars to be adjusted. Sent via a 24 hour courier service in a best in sector bike cargo box with wheel braces and wrapped in 100% recyclable protective packaging to prevent damage during transit.
*Some off-shore locations and areas of Scotland may incur a surcharge of £39.99. Please check shipping cost before checking out, these areas may also have an extended lead time.
Premium Delivery - £99.99
Our Premium same-day bike delivery service is our quickest and best delivery service; once despatched, you'll receive your new bike later that same day with a personalised delivery slot to suit you. Your bike will come fully built and 100% ready to ride, with any accessories you've ordered fitted too. Our Customer Care team will call to arrange a delivery day and a personalised delivery slot to suit you. There are no middlemen or distribution centres - your new bike will come from Rutland Cycling, direct to your doorstep. Plus, there is minimal packaging to dispose of!
Click & collect - FREE on ALL bikes
Our Click & Collect service offers all the benefits of shopping online, combined with an award-winning retail experience in one of our stores. Simply order your items, select Click & Collect and pick up your item at a time that's convenient for you - our stores are open 7 days a week. Best of all, the service is completely free.
Reviews
Your Questions Answered
When Specialized developed the Tarmac Disc, they didn't just want it to be fast. They wanted it to be fast everywhere. Long climbs, windy flats, Grand Tour stages, local fondos—they've built a race bike to be the most complete out there. Starting with a Rider-First Engineered™ frame with a perfectly-tuned ride quality for every size, adding in some serious aero tech that makes it 30 seconds faster over 40 kilometers than the Tarmac SL5, and then made it 20% lighter. Nothing is lighter, faster, and better handling.
This Tarmac comes with a reliable spec that includes Shimano 105 mechanical shifting and quick-stopping hydraulic disc brakes, durable DT R470 Disc wheels, and our fan-favorite Power saddle.
- For the construction of the Tarmac, Specialized has utilized advanced aerospace composite optimization software to revolutionize the construction and layup of our new FACT 9r carbon.
- 500 pieces creating 7 different sizes with the same tuned ride–that’s Rider-First Engineered™. To make sure you get the perfect ride, every frame gets a unique layup schedule with different ply arrangements, orientations, quantities of material in specific areas, and sometimes, even exclusive thicknesses and types of carbon itself.
- Aerodynamics is the most important thing to make you faster, but with the Tarmac, aero features have been added without any cost to weight. Through development, areas were discovered where add aero could be added for free—a new fork shape and dropped seatstays with aero tubes. The result? A Tarmac that’s approximately 30 seconds faster over 40 kilometers.
- The updated the geometry is based on countless Retül data points and professional rider input. This enabled a Performance Road Geometry that perfects the combination of a responsive front-end and short wheelbase, which delivers instantaneous response and optimal power transfer.
- Frame - Tarmac SL6, FACT 9r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, clean routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Fork - FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Number of Gears - 11-speed
- Shifters - Shimano 105 R7020, hydraulic disc
- Chainset - Shimano 105 R7000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed
- Chainrings - 50/34T
- Cassette - Shimano 105 R7000, 11-speed, 11-30t
- Chain - KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed
- Front Derailleur - Shimano 105 R7000, braze-on
- Rear Derailleur - Shimano 105 R7000-GS, medium cage
- Bottom Bracket - Shimano Threaded BSA BB
- Front Wheel - DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.
- Rear Wheel - DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, alloy freehub body, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.
- Front Tyre - Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
- Rear Tyre - Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
- Front Brake - Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc
- Rear Brake - Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc
- Handlebars - Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
- Grips - Roubaix S-Wrap
- Stem - Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
- Saddle - Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
- Seatpost - S-Works FACT carbon 27.2mm, 20mm offset
- Post Clamp - Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm
- Manufacturers disclaimer - Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
From Grand Tour stages to local fondos – the Tarmac SL6 Sport is designed with speed and agile handling in mind.
Sizing Information
Specialized Performance Road Bike Size Guide
The below Size Guide is relevant for the following Specialized Bikes: Aethos, Allez, Roubaix, Tarmac
| Inches | Centimeters | Size |
| 4'8" - 5'1" | 142 - 155 | 44 |
| 5'1" - 5'4" | 155 - 163 | 49 |
| 5'4" - 5'7" | 163 - 170 | 52 |
| 5'7" - 5'10" | 170 - 178 | 54 |
| 5'9" - 5'11" | 175 - 183 | 56 |
| 5'11" - 6'2" | 180 - 188 | 58 |
| 6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 196 | 61 |
| 6'5" - 6'9" | 196 - 205 | 54 |
Standard Delivery - FREE on all bikes*
Bikes are given a full pre-delivery inspection and delivered 95% built, with only pedals to be fitted and handlebars to be adjusted. Sent via a 24 hour courier service in a best in sector bike cargo box with wheel braces and wrapped in 100% recyclable protective packaging to prevent damage during transit.
*Some off-shore locations and areas of Scotland may incur a surcharge of £39.99. Please check shipping cost before checking out, these areas may also have an extended lead time.
Premium Delivery - £99.99
Our Premium same-day bike delivery service is our quickest and best delivery service; once despatched, you'll receive your new bike later that same day with a personalised delivery slot to suit you. Your bike will come fully built and 100% ready to ride, with any accessories you've ordered fitted too. Our Customer Care team will call to arrange a delivery day and a personalised delivery slot to suit you. There are no middlemen or distribution centres - your new bike will come from Rutland Cycling, direct to your doorstep. Plus, there is minimal packaging to dispose of!
Click & collect - FREE on ALL bikes
Our Click & Collect service offers all the benefits of shopping online, combined with an award-winning retail experience in one of our stores. Simply order your items, select Click & Collect and pick up your item at a time that's convenient for you - our stores are open 7 days a week. Best of all, the service is completely free.
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All of our finance options are available online with no deposit, however if you would like to pay a deposit then you can speak to our helpful sales team who will arrange this and process your application for you.
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Available Finance Options
| Duration (months) | Interest Rate (p.a. fixed) | Monthly Payments | Amount of Credit | Total Repayable | Deferral period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months | 0 % APR | £516.67 | £3,100.00 | £3,100.02 | 0.0 |
| 12 months | 0 % APR | £258.33 | £3,100.00 | £3,099.96 | 0.0 |
| 24 months | 0 % APR | £129.17 | £3,100.00 | £3,100.08 | 0.0 |
| 36 months | 0 % APR | £86.11 | £3,100.00 | £3,099.96 | 0.0 |
| 48 months | 0 % APR | £64.58 | £3,100.00 | £3,099.84 | 0.0 |
| 36 months | 16.9 % APR | £115.86 | £3,100.00 | £4,170.96 | 6 |
| 12 months | 9.9 % APR | £271.79 | £3,100.00 | £3,261.48 | 0.0 |
| 24 months | 9.9 % APR | £142.31 | £3,100.00 | £3,415.44 | 0.0 |
| 36 months | 9.9 % APR | £99.27 | £3,100.00 | £3,573.72 | 0.0 |
| 48 months | 9.9 % APR | £77.85 | £3,100.00 | £3,736.80 | 0.0 |
Finance representative examples
Find below representative examples for both 9.9%APR and 0%APR finance. Full details of available finance products can be found on individual product pages. Full details and T&Cs regarding our finance options can be found here.
| 12 months 0% APR representative | 48 months 9.9% APR representativee | |
| Price | £999.00 | £1788.00 |
| Advance Payment | £100.00 | £0.00 |
| Amount of Credit | £899.00 | £1788.00 |
| Interest Rate | 0% p.a. fixed | 9.9% p.a. fixed |
| Respresentative | 0%APR | 9.9%APR |
| Total Term | 12 months | 48 months |
| Payment Holiday | 0 months | 0 months |
| Monthly payments | 12 x £74.91 | 48 x £44.91 |
| Total Amount Payable | £898.92 | £2,115.68 |