2021 TARMAC COMP SL6

When we developed the Tarmac Disc, we didn't just want it to be fast. We wanted it to be

fast everywhere. Long climbs, windy flats, Grand Tour stages, local fondos—we built a race

bike to be the most complete out there. How’d we do it? We started with our Rider-First

Engineered™ frame with a perfectly-tuned ride quality for every size, added 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 no-fuss spec that includes Shimano Ultegra 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, we utilized advanced aerospace composite

optimization software to revolutionize the construction and layup of our new FACT 8r

carbon.

• 500 pieces creating 7 different sizes with the same tuned ride–that’s Rider-First

Engineered™. We examine every ply of carbon on every frame size to ensure that all

of our performance targets come through. 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 we can do to make you faster, but with the

Tarmac, we added aero features without any cost to weight. Through development,

areas were discovered where we could add aero 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 us to develop a Performance Road Geometry that perfects

the combination of a responsive front-end and short wheelbase, which delivers

instantaneous response and optimal power transfer.