The Specialized S-Works Tarmac is one of the most celebrated professional racing bicycles of the modern era, and this original Team Etixx-Quick Step example ridden by Julian Alaphilippe represents a rare and historically significant piece of cycling history. This bicycle is in completely original condition, featuring a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic groupset and a team-issue Roval tubular wheelset, delivering the precision and performance expected at the WorldTour level. It retains Alaphilippe’s original rider name sticker on the frame, providing full provenance and making it an exceptional acquisition for serious collectors.
The Tarmac frame was engineered to combine lightweight performance, stiffness, and responsive handling, providing professional riders with a machine capable of excelling on demanding climbs, fast descents, and technical race situations. Its carbon fibre construction and race-oriented geometry allowed Alaphilippe to generate explosive power while maintaining control, a perfect match for his attacking style and dynamic racing approach. The frame’s design, paired with the Di2 electronic shifting, ensured that every gear change was smooth and precise, crucial for a rider who frequently launched decisive attacks in high-stakes races.
Equipped with a full Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, this bicycle offers state-of-the-art electronic shifting for reliable and consistent performance in all racing conditions. Complementing the drivetrain is the team-issue Roval tubular wheelset, designed to provide optimal aerodynamics, stiffness, and rolling efficiency. Together, these components preserve the original professional racing specification, making this S-Works Tarmac a fully authentic and historically significant machine.
Team Etixx-Quick Step has long been recognised as one of the most successful and professionally managed squads in professional cycling. Known for its meticulous preparation, world-class support staff, and roster of elite riders, the team provided the perfect platform for Alaphilippe’s rise to prominence. Julian Alaphilippe has become one of the most admired riders in the peloton, winning multiple stages at the Tour de France, Milan-San Remo, and a World Championship title. This S-Works Tarmac represents the bicycle that enabled him to compete and win at the highest level, offering collectors a direct connection to a defining period in his career.
From a collector’s perspective, this Specialized S-Works Tarmac is exceptionally rare. Original team bicycles used by a rider of Alaphilippe’s calibre, in completely original condition with full professional componentry, are scarce. The combination of the Di2 electronic drivetrain, Roval tubular wheels, and original rider name sticker ensures that this bicycle is not only a high-performance racing machine but also a historically significant and highly desirable collector’s item.
Owning this Specialized S-Works Tarmac Team Etixx-Quick Step – Julian Alaphilippe is more than acquiring a bicycle; it is holding a tangible piece of professional cycling history. Every detail – from the Dura-Ace Di2 components to the Roval tubular wheelset and the original rider-specific build – reflects the technology, performance, and prestige of modern WorldTour racing. For serious collectors and cycling enthusiasts, this bicycle offers a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic, visually striking, and historically important machine, celebrating both the innovation of the S-Works Tarmac and the career of one of the most dynamic and admired riders in contemporary professional cycling.
