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Specialized Tarmac S-Works 2018 SL5 Aero Lightweight Carbon Road Bike with Prime Carbon Wheels - £5500 RRP when new

Size - 56cm

£1500 O.N.O

Here we have a truly amazing bike in excellent condition. The S-Works is the very top level of Specialized Range and the Tarmac is their ultimate road bike that just eats up the road. When new this SL5 sold for £9000 which gives you an idea of its quality, the current SL8 model sold at £12000 new, this bike is truly top of the range.

This particular SL5 is the best colour a fluorescent green and yellow mix which is truly stunning in person and hasn’t lost any of its glamour!

This build has a mix of shimano ultegra, mostly 6800 series with the rear cassette upgraded to the latest R8000 and a long cage which allows an 11-32 cassette on the rear to help you with those pesky hill climbs.

The wheels have been upgraded to 50mm deep prime carbon which are also in fantastic condition.

The saddle is the very high end Fizik Anteres R1 Carbon braided saddle which will set you back £190 alone.

This is a stunning bike in fantastic condition, the new owner will be very happy with their purchase.

Review below:-

Specialized has created a bike that delivers a big payload of fun. It’s a gratifying mix; good looking, great climbing, and assured at speed, descending and cornering.

The new Tarmac is here.

Summary

Performance

This bike is built to outperform. The torsional stiffness and power delivery from the Tarmac’s oversized tubing and the top shelf component spec make it a fast and stable racing bike. A light and stiff wheelset and the grippy tyre package provide cornering ability that complements the Tarmac frame perfectly.

Value

The S-Works Tarmac Red costs $9,499. It’s a lot of money, potentially the third highest priced item most people would buy in their life. It’s a very good quality and high performing package though from every angle, so I think for a racer or serious social rider who’s looking for a race winner or trophy bike, it represents good value.

Quality

The Tarmac S-Works combines a very light, stiff, and aesthetically pleasing frame that is well finished with high level components. It is a very high quality bike.

Overall

In the S-Works Tarmac, Specialized has created a bike that’s hard to fault. It looks good, performs well and attracts a lot of comment from other riders. It is a pleasure to ride, will bring out your best, and will make you want to ride more. It’ll also deliver plenty of pain—but only to your rivals in the bunch or at the start line.

Specifications

Frame: S-Works FACT carbon monocoque

Fork: S-Works FACT carbon monocoque

Stem: S-Works SL, alloy, 4-bolt

Headset: 1-1/8″ upper, size-specific lower, hybrid cartridge lightweight bearings

Handlebars: Deda Zero

Saddle: Fizik Anteres R1 Braid Carbon

Seat Post: Specialized Fact carbon

Shift Levers: Shimano Ultegra

Brakes: : Shimano Ultegra

F Derailleur: : Shimano Ultegra

R Derailleur: : Shimano Ultegra

Cassette: : Shimano Ultegra 11-32

Chain: : Shimano Ultegra

Crank: : Shimano Ultegra 50-34

Bottom Bracket: FACT construction with bottom bracket with CeramicSpeed bearings

Wheels: Prime 50mm Carbon Aero

Tyres: Vittoria Corsa

Perfectly Happy to post a bike which I have done so many times without issue, price will be £80 with full insurance

Specialized Tarmac S-Works 2018 SL5 Aero Lightweight Carbon Road Bike, Prime Car

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