Specialized’s approach to the Tarmac SL6 design process was somewhat conflicted: it wanted a lighter bike that was stiffer and more comfortable, but it didn’t want to change the handling or ride ...

The SL6 frame design on this Specialized Tarmac Disc Comp has been with us for over a year now and there’s a clear theme across the range: dropped rearstays, which start lower down the seat tube than ...