Specialized Tarmac - Release dates
carbineacs
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Hi, I'm hoping someone in the industry may be able to advise here..
I'm seriously considering purchasing an S-Works Tarmac.
My questions is, I've heard new models may be released in August. Does anyone 'know' if these will be updates to the existing models or completely new designs? I know the SL6 was released 3 years ago, and not sure if Specialized will create a new bike. I'd hate to put a load of cash down on a high end bike only to find out 1 month later a 'new' version has come out! I would have thought that if there was a new one coming out, they would be riding them in the TdF like EF Education did at the Dauphine, but Bora and Quickstep are on the current model from the looks of things.
I'm seriously considering purchasing an S-Works Tarmac.
My questions is, I've heard new models may be released in August. Does anyone 'know' if these will be updates to the existing models or completely new designs? I know the SL6 was released 3 years ago, and not sure if Specialized will create a new bike. I'd hate to put a load of cash down on a high end bike only to find out 1 month later a 'new' version has come out! I would have thought that if there was a new one coming out, they would be riding them in the TdF like EF Education did at the Dauphine, but Bora and Quickstep are on the current model from the looks of things.
Rule #65 // Maintain and respect your machine.
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2020 bikes are already out. Enjoy the purchase and enjoy in good health.
As for updates, that’s the commercial merry go-round every brand uses to drive sales, 5% stiffer frame, 500 grams lighter than the previous years. Occasionally you get a change in frame design as the last major iteration with an additional update of the type of carbon used.“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring”
Desmond Tutu0 -
Oh, I've seen the 2020 Roubaix but not anything else. Some of the other Tarmac models are out of stock in most sizes. I visited a local Specialized dealer and they said the current Tarmacs that are out of stock won't be back in stock due to the new models coming out in August, but they wouldn't say anything more. They may have been making that up though and the current ones I can find are the 2020 models!
Yeah I know newer models aren't really much better (margainal perhaps) but it would be frustrating if a new model came out that I liked more / looked better than the current models.Rule #65 // Maintain and respect your machine.0 -
Specialized only recently refreshed the tarmac and venge models, so will be a couple of years before the next version comes out.
So next years model will have the same frame but perhaps with slightly different components.
FWIW the S-Works Tarmac is awesome!0 -
http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.u ... posed-ltd/
The link should provide you the comfort that you’re looking for. 2020 version not much other than cosmetic changes“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring”
Desmond Tutu0 -
Thanks guys, yup, thats made me feel better :-)Rule #65 // Maintain and respect your machine.0
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Post some pics and share the joy
“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring”
Desmond Tutu0
