Specialized Tarmac Sl4 Pro
Whether it s winning the tour de france or a local crit the all new tarmac pro sl4 is made for racing with its head snapping acceleration and razor sharp handling.
Specialized tarmac sl4 pro. 950g claimed for this frame versus 750g for the s works model. The pro model has even higher stiffness to weight than last year s industry leading sl3 frame with race proven sram red components and roval fusã e sl wheels for ultra light performance. It climbs effortlessly descends confidently and sprints ferociously. The difference is greater with regards to bottom bracket stiffness where even the sl3 tarmac is stiffer than the sl4 pro.
The pro model has even higher stiffness to weight than last year s industry leading sl3 frame with race proven sram red components and roval fusée sl wheels for ultra light performance. Bottom line you ll be faster on this bike. There s a reason it s the weapon of choice for the saxo tinkoff astana and omega pharma quick step pro tour teams. As the pro level s works.
The 2014 tarmac sl4 pro race is geared about the same as similar bikes for riding up hills. Great looking and instantly responsive the tarmac sl4 sport delivers decent all round performance with a competitive edge. As you will see the s works sl4 is laterally stiffer although not by much. For the pro and expert models specialized has used what it calls fact 10r carbon rather than the fact 12r carbon in the s works model with a difference showing on the scales.
The tarmac sl4 pro is built around specialized s fact carbon full monocoque frame with a tapered head tube and oversized bottom bracket. One critical difference between the bikes is the carbon fibre used despite the frames looking the same apart from the paint job obviously. Thankfully with the latest sl4 frame specialized has got things very. The sl4 tarmac is a seriously good chassis to build your dream bike on.
It s the lightest stiffest frame we make and it shows as soon as you push on the pedals. 2014 specialized tarmac sl4 pro race. The 2014 tarmac sl4 pro race won t keep up with similar bikes while riding downhill or sprinting. Whether it s winning the tour de france or a local crit the all new tarmac pro sl4 is made for racing with its head snapping acceleration and razor sharp handling.
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