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Tarmac Disc Expert
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$5,500| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Specialized Tarmac is celebrated as a top-tier race bike, blending aerodynamics, lightweight design, and exceptional handling. It's noted for being faster than its predecessor, the Tarmac SL6, and as aerodynamic as the Venge, making it a versatile choice for racers. The bike's performance is further enhanced by its superb power transfer and cornering capabilities, though some reviews mention a firmer ride quality and higher price point as drawbacks.
More aerodynamic and faster than the Tarmac SL6
Lightweight with superb power transfer
Exceptional handling and cornering capabilities
Versatile for various racing conditions
Improved aerodynamics without weight gain
Firmer ride quality compared to the SL6
High price point
Integrated cockpit can complicate handlebar changes
Non-tubeless wheels in some configurations
A handful of refinements and updates help the Tarmac maintain its position as the benchmark UCI-legal road-race bike.Bicycling
The Tarmac SL7, which replaces the superb as the company’s premier race bike—a no-compromise race bike that’s as fast as an aero bike and as light as a climbing bike.Bicycling
The new Tarmac SL7 corners like it’s on rails.
Cycling TipsThe Specialized Tarmac has long topped my list when it comes to the best ‘all-round race bike’.
Cycling WeeklyThe new S-Works Tarmac SL7 is made for high performance, high speeds and maximum fun.
Gran Fondo MagazineFeedback?
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Apr 2021 · Simon Smythe
The entry-level Tarmac SL7 is still a premium-priced bike – can it deliver £5K's worth of performance despite cost-saving components?
Ride quality
Handling
Threaded BB
Cockpit integration
Budget wheels
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 · Matt Phillips
The best race bike is now even better.
A nearly perfect race bike.
Smooth and lively.
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.
May 2020 · Warren Rossiter
The lightest and fastest Tarmac ever, and one of our Performance Bike of the Year 2020 contenders
Quick but balanced handling
A fast machine
Modest wheelset for the price
Front end’s harder than the rear
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 10r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FACT 10r carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis, BB30 for Shimano |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Expert, Hollow Titanium rails |
| Seatpost | S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, GS medium cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed, 52/36T |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 Disc R8070 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-speed, 11-30t |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h, Rear: Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm |
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Last updated July 17
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