Market: Specialized has landed a new hit together with McLaren: The S-Works McLaren Tarmac is much more than just a bike. It is the expression of an unprecedented collaboration in terms of technology and innovation. This bike should be the epitome of a custom-fit riding experience and, according to Specialized, claim absolute perfection. With the exclusive development work together with McLaren and the attention to detail that is shown, not too high a claim.
Built on the new driver-first engineered platform of the tarmac Specialized and McLaren have combined their know-how to create the perfect driving experience. Utilizing McLaren's vast carbon expertise embodied in the S-Works Tarmac McLaren Incorporated into the frame and fork, new, unique carbon fiber layouts have been developed, resulting in a (up to) XNUMX percent weight saving over the standard S-Works tarmac have led.
This carbon layup promises absolute performance with maximum weight savings and so all components should benefit from it in addition to the frame, the crankset, the customized AeroFly handlebar and the CLX40 tubular tires. Completing the package is a custom color scheme - co-developed with McLaren and painted at the exclusive McLaren Special Operations Center in Woking, Surrey UK. The $1.200.000 McLaren P1 supercar is also painted here.
Worldwide there will only be 250 S-Works McLaren Tarmacs give Each of the heavily limited bikes comes with a pair of bespoke S-Works Road shoes and an S-Works Prevail helmet - both painted to match the frame's design. In addition, each S-Works Tarmac McLaren is customized to the driver's specific specifications - based on the Body Geometry Fit Advice included in the scope of delivery. This turns the bike into a really personal experience - which you can also hang in the living room thanks to the wall bracket.
frame and fork
- McLaren optimized carbon fiber layout resulting in a weight savings of approximately 9-11% (depending on frame size) over the standard S-Works Tarmac
- Driver-first engineered for maximum performance
- Special electronic circuit design for seamless and elegant integration
Tires - CLX40R Tubular
- Individual, super light carbon fiber assignment plan for a weight saving per rim of up to 30g compared to the standard CLX40 wheels
- Reduced number of spokes from 18 at the front, 24 at the rear to 16 at the front and 21 at the rear for a total wheel weight of approx. 1.150 g
- CeramicSpeed coated bearings for reduced rolling resistance
- Second CLX40 training wheelset included
Finish
- Specially made colors Tarmac Black and Papaya Spark, which are used exclusively in the S-Works McLaren Tarmac collection
- The frame and fork are painted at the McLaren Special Operations Center (MSO) in Woking, Surrey, UK - as are the $1.200.000 McLaren P1 supercars
- Unique electroplating graphic painted at McLaren Special Operations Center
crankset
- Exclusive crankset with a newly developed carbon spider that weighs 10 grams less than the standard version
- CeramicSpeed-coated bearings ensure smooth rolling with reduced friction
- Color-matched to the frame in exclusive McLaren Papaya Spark Orange
Handlebar - Aerofly SL
- Extremely lightweight carbon fiber layout exclusive to the S-Works Tarmac McLaren was developed and saves up to 25 grams in weight
- Tested in the wind tunnel for outstanding aerodynamic properties - paired with extreme strength
Exclusivity
- Included are S-Works Road shoes in the same color design as well as the corresponding S-Works Prevail helmet - of course in your individual size. This exclusive design is only in the S-Works McLaren Tarmac package available
- With the specially designed for the S-Works McLaren Tarmac developed wall display, bike, shoes and helmet are elegantly tidied away
- Including a Body Geometry Fit adjustment at a qualified Specialized dealer
- A personalized name tag and certificate are included in the numbered series of 250 copies
The S Works McLaren Tarmac is available for a price of 20.000,00 euros. Pre-orders can be placed at www.specialized.com/sworksmclaren.