Specialized Tarmac Pro Sl4 2015
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Specialized tarmac pro sl4 2015. The new tarmac was introduced with a bb30 specific frame. Bottom line you ll be faster on this bike. Based on feedback from its pro riders as well as input from its product development team specialized had realized that even though the sl4 was a great bike it was ridden to victory in the giro d. There s a reason it s the weapon of choice for the saxo tinkoff astana and omega pharma quick step pro tour teams.
It s the lightest stiffest frame we make and it shows as soon as you push on the pedals. It climbs effortlessly descends confidently and sprints ferociously. Bottom bracket shell measures 61mm wide and can be recognized by the use of plastic inserts to fit the bearings. 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.
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. Tarmac expert 2 999 99. 2015 specialized tarmac sport at the lower end of the tarmac range is the tarmac sport at 1499. But whatever the equipment spec the sl4 tarmac is a seriously good chassis to build your dream bike on.
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. For the 2015 tarmac specialized claims it set standards for and treated every size as a unique engineering project. 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. It s the most affordable model in the range and like the expert uses the older sl4 frameset rather than the new tarmac frame and is available in the stunning orange paint job seen below.
The tarmac sl4 is a pure and unbridled race machine. 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. 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. Osbb was introduced on the venge s works tarmac sl4 roubaix and s works shiv.