2020 Specialized

Tarmac Disc Pro - SRAM Force eTap AXS

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$6,700
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetForce eTap
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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smoothrugged
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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41 mph

Tarmac Disc Pro - SRAM Force eTap AXS

40 mph

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Reviews
Road Bike Action
SPECIALIZED TARMAC SL7 ROAD BIKE TEST - Road Bike Action

Sep 2021 · David Kennedy

Specialized just announced the Tarmac SL7. Scheduled to be released at the Tour de France, Specialized opted to unveil their new road bike, the Tarmac SL7.

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road.cc
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 Dura-Ace Di2 2021

Aug 2020 · Stu Kerton

Eye-watering price but an exceptional performance

Highs
  • Wheel rim profiles make a massive difference to aerodynamics

  • Impressive weight for a disc brake-equipped bike

Lows
  • Wheels aren't tubeless compatible

  • Top-end price tag

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Cycling News
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 review

Jul 2020 · Josh Croxton

We've been using Specialized's brand new Tarmac for a couple of weeks, and here are our initial thoughts

Highs
  • Aerodynamics and power transfer on par with Venge

  • Weight (6.89kg tested, size 58cm)

Lows
  • Non-tubeless wheels

  • Harsher ride than Tarmac SL6

  • Huge price

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Bicycling
The New Specialized Tarmac SL7 Is a PR Killer

Jul 2020

The best race bike is now even better.

Highs
  • A nearly perfect race bike.

  • Smooth and lively.

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Velo
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 review

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.

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Bikerumor
Specialized leaks the new Tarmac SL7 - but only in Augmented Reality

Jul 2020

Want to see the new Specialized Tarmac SL7? You'll have to wait. Unless you want to see it in Augmented Reality on the Ride App!

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Cycling Weekly
Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc

Dec 2019 · Rupert Radley

The Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc ranks as one of the best bikes we've ridden

Highs
  • Amazing ride quality

  • Stiffness hasn't compromised comfort and vice-versa

  • Excellent wheels

  • Handling

Lows
  • None

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 Disc review

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.

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • Di2 cable mess

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Tarmac SL6, FACT 10r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, clean routing, internally integrated seat clamp, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Fork

FACT 10r carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Stem

Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

Handlebar

S-Works Short & Shallow

Saddle

Power Pro

Seatpost

S-Works FACT Carbon Tarmac seatpost, 20mm offset

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force eTAP AXS

Front Derailleur

SRAM Force eTAP AXS

Crank

SRAM Force AXS, 48/35T

Cassette

SRAM CS XG 1270, 12-speed, 10-33t

Chain

SRAM Force, 12-speed

Brakes

Front: SRAM Force eTAP, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Force eTAP, hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Roval CL 50 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, 50mm depth, 21h, Rear: Roval CL 50 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, 50mm depth, DT Swiss 350 internals, 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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