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Tarmac Disc
A carbon frame race bike with mid-range components and shimano tiagra hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,000| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Shimano Tiagra Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Specialized Tarmac is celebrated for its exceptional blend of speed, comfort, and handling, making it a top choice for racers and enthusiasts alike. It combines lightweight construction with aerodynamic efficiency, offering a ride that's both stiff and comfortable. The Tarmac series, particularly the SL7, merges the best qualities of the Tarmac and Venge lines, providing a versatile race bike that excels in various conditions.
Lightweight and aero design
Excellent handling and stability
High level of comfort for a race bike
Versatile performance across terrains
Advanced aerodynamics without sacrificing weight
High price point
Some models lack tubeless compatibility
Integrated cockpit may not suit all riders
Less aerodynamic than dedicated aero bikes
The Tarmac Disc Pro delivers the high performance you’d expect from the top-of-the-line S-Works Tarmac, at a much more affordable price.Bicycling
If you’re looking for an all-out speed machine to make every ride faster, go get the new Specialized Tarmac SL7.
BikerumorThe new Tarmac SL7 corners like it’s on rails.
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Sep 2020 · Tyler Benedict
The new S-Works Tarmac SL7 is a race bike that's fun to ride and increased my average speed, but here's what you need to know before buying.
Jul 2020 · Josh Croxton
We've been using Specialized's brand new Tarmac for a couple of weeks, and here are our initial thoughts
Aerodynamics and power transfer on par with Venge
Weight (6.89kg tested, size 58cm)
Non-tubeless wheels
Harsher ride than Tarmac SL6
Huge price
Jul 2020 · Troy Templin
Specialized just announced the Tarmac SL7. Scheduled to be released at the 2020 Tour de France, Specialized opted to unveil their new road bike, the Tarmac SL7.
Jul 2020 · Ben Delaney
The aero Venge fuses into the S-Works Tarmac race machine with exceptional ride qualities, aero performance, and a price tag to match.
Dec 2019 · Rupert Radley
The Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc ranks as one of the best bikes we've ridden
Amazing ride quality
Stiffness hasn't compromised comfort and vice-versa
Excellent wheels
Handling
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Sep 2019 · Bobby Lea
Stiff but not harsh, agile but not twitchy, and aero without being heavy—it has everything you could ever want.
Lightweight and aero
Tubeless-ready carbon wheels
SRAM Force eTap AXS 12-speed
The 48t big chainring may be too small for some riders
Jul 2019 · Warren Rossiter
Specialized’s approach to the Tarmac SL6 design process was somewhat conflicted: it wanted a lighter bike that was stiffer and more comfortable, but it didn’t want to change the handling or ride position.. .
Lovely balance, addictive speed, handling chops too
You can find better value bikes
Apr 2019 · Benjamin Topf
As the new official bike of professional UCI teams like BORA-Hansgrohe, you’re going to see the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 Disc in countless races.
Perfect compromise between speed, comfort and safety
Perfectly balanced handling
Low weight at the limit of legality (don’t tell the UCI-people!)
Integrated dual-sided power meter
Di2 cable mess
| Frame | Tarmac SL6, FACT 9r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, clean routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | FACT 10r carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 68mm, threaded |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport |
| Seatpost | Carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Tiagra 4700, 10-speed, 50/34t |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra Disc 4720, 10-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-32t |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-Speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Tiagra BR-4770, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Tiagra BR-4770, hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Tiagra Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Axis Sport Disc, Rear: Axis Sport Disc |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm |
First added March 27
Last updated March 27
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