Specialized Tarmac Pro Sl3 2012

But if you re obsessed with phenomenal performance but have a racer s budget we know the feeling look no further than the new tarmac pro with shimano ultegra di2.

Specialized tarmac pro sl3 2012. You ll see tarmac bikes being used by pro s in races like the tour de france but fortunately you don t have to be a pro to ride one. However riding specialized s new superlight tarmac sl3 means you re carrying nearly 2lb less in climbing weight than team saxo bank can. The sl3 uses the same shape in a slightly downgraded material but proves it. I m not sure the exact details but the talk on street is thie higher the number the stiffer and lighter.

Specialized put out a short brochure which compares the two and linked is a copy. Specialized s super light tarmac s works has dominated the climbing stages of the tour de france since it appeared. The difference is greater with regards to bottom bracket stiffness where even the sl3 tarmac is stiffer than the sl4 pro. About specialized tarmac bikes the carbon fibre framed tarmac range is specialized s competition level road racing bike designed to offer an uncompromisingly stiff ride in a lightweight package.

Shimano ultegra 6700 caliper side pull. If you look at 2010 2011 the sl3 being offered in 2012 is the same as the pro models from those. For what it s worth the sl3 being offered is a pro level frame at a 10r carbon layout. If you believe rumours team sky may also be switching to specialized in 2013 as well.

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. 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. As you will see the s works sl4 is laterally stiffer although not by much. The 2012 tarmac expert features shimano ultegra components fsa slk carbon mid compact crankset and the fulcrum racing 4 wheels for race ready performance at an awesome price fact is 10r carbon sl3 frame with tapered head tube and elliptical seatstays is pro tour proven to be stiff and fast without sacrificing compliancethe fact carbon fork is light stiff and compliant with a tapered.

That alone is impressive but it s only part of the. If you re obsessed with marginal gains and have the wallet to back it up we made s works. All the entry level frames are constructed with 8r.