The new Tarmac is designed to go fast, representing much more than just aerodynamic prowess.
With a lightweight, Rider-First Engineered™ frame, this bike delivers the best-possible ride characteristics, no matter the size. No matter what you have planned for your new Tarmac, it is ready to help you achieve your goals—PRs, KOMs, or podium top-steps. One bike to rule them all.
With the new Shimano 105 Mechanical 12-speed group, along with fast rolling Turbo Pro 700x26mm tires, this new Tarmac delivers performance at a more palatable price point.
While aerodynamics were paramount to the Tarmac’s development, weight was the co-pilot on this optimal race bike journey. Previously, aero bikes always compromised in the weight department—the more drag reduced, the more weight gained. With the new Tarmac, the design philosophy was to keep it at, or below, the UCI weight limit out of the box, with no sacrifices to aerodynamics. With the help of the FreeFoil Shape Library, tools like isotopic FEA analysis, and engineering expertise, a Fact 9r frame that weighs a mere 1010 grams was delivered, without giving up a gram of aero, stiffness or ride quality.
Continuing the quest to develop the perfect race bike, the Rider-First Engineered™ philosophy was used to ensure that the new Tarmac is the most balanced, best handling Tarmac yet—no matter the size. With an army of the world’s best test riders from three World Tour Teams, changes were made to the Tarmac based on their thousands of kilometers on the road. The ride quality between the front and rear end was balanced, so even the longest days in the saddle continue to be comfortable—all without giving up anything to the Tarmac’s legendary handling and race-winning snappiness.
Building on the learnings from the Venge, the new Tarmac utilizes simple integration to create a clean, fast cockpit that’s easy to live with. The routing for any configuration—mechanical shifting, traditional stems, round bars, etc.—has been improved, all while keeping its aerodynamic attributes. These same traits also make the new Tarmac easy to work on and easy to travel with.