Specialized Tarmac Pro Build

Specialized Tarmac Pro Build

Come have a look at this tailored Specialized Tarmac Pro build, you won't regret it.

In a similar vein to some of our last posts, this build is a tailored project that explores creating a frame-up build that is ultimately both lighter and less expensive than the stock version. Instead of going stock, we decided to add some cool parts in all the right places, and the end result was way cooler than I thought it could be. Have a look!

 

 

 

As is standard when going full weight weenie, we cut most of the weight with a different set of wheels and cranks, but we also threw some other stuff into the mix and did some really sweet bolt upgrades.

 

 

This was an Ultegra build with a few little twists to keep it creative and as cool as possible, per usual.

 

 

We upgraded the bolts in the derailleurs and calipers with Ti bolts from Risk. We also upgraded the hose nuts and the t-bolts from the band clamps on the shifters (not pictured). We upgraded the front caliper adapter with a lighter one from Chaser Sports as well. The adapters that Chaser carries for Tarmac and Aethos come with that handy little carbon aero cover, too. Pretty slick.

 

 

On the rear derailleur, we also upgraded the stock Ultegra pulley. We went with an Extralite Hyper Pulley and switched from an 11-tooth to a 13-tooth, which was still lighter. We swapped out the pulley bolts with KCNC pulley bolts as well.

 

 

Cassette was a housebrand SLR3 cassette.

 

 

Titanium cranks by Wert—one of my personal favorites as far as parts go. Super light, and I really dig how the small chainring also serves as the spider. The cranks use an 8-bolt direct mount, so if you wanted to run a chainring-based power meter, you’d be in luck.

 

 

The V3 cage. A common sight on these builds.

 

 

The aero rotors from Chaser Sports are also something I really liked. The entire aero portion is carbon, and the inside portion is ribbed for durability. 

 

 

Schmolke TLO carbon wheelset: Carbon spokes, DT180 hubs, rounded off with Panaracer Agilest tires and TPU tubes. 

 

 

MCFK Aero handlebar.

 

 

Beleive it or not we stayed with the stock stem. 

 

 

Gelu seatpost.

 

 

Alpitude Gardena saddle

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Tarmac is a great platform to build on, especially when it comes to an “aero”-focused bike. Some highlights for me that made this build especially cool were the Wert Ti cranks, Schmolke TLO wheelset, the Gelu Tarmac post, and the MCFK aero bars. With all of that bling, this tailored build turned out to be $2,500 less and 2.5 lbs lighter than the stock version, which is a winning end result in my opinion.

As always, reach out to us here at the warehouse if you’re interested in a tailored build of your own. If you’re interested in procuring parts similar to what we used for your own project, we can help with that too. Click on the thumbnail below to watch the build video that Jason and I did together!

 

 

 

Until next time, happy riding!