2021 Specialized
S-Works Tarmac SL7 - SRAM Red eTap AXS
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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$13,500| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | RED AXS |
| Power Meter | Red AXS |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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Oct 2021 · Tobias Hörsch
The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 has dealt a death blow to its in-house sibling, the Venge aero bike, and has single-handedly created the category of speed all-rounders that no longer distinguishes between aerodynamics and lightweight construction. As the founder of this category, does it also have advantages over the four fastest race bikes of the 2021 season? Find out here.
Highest efficiency on the flats and fast everywhere else
Best handling in the test
Not just for professionals and good-natured enough for less experienced riders
Coherent overall package
Highest susceptibility to crosswinds in the test
Less comfortable than the competitors and than the Tarmac SL6
Rattling SRAM shift levers
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.
Feb 2021 · Ben Delaney
In a normal year, winning a world championship would result in a straightforward rainbow-themed bike and gear. 2020 was not a normal year. Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) experienced a rainbow of emotion last year. He lost his father Jo Alaphilippe in June, and then in August he attacked his way into the yellow jersey of the … Continued
Sep 2020
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.
Aug 2020 · Stu Kerton
Eye-watering price but an exceptional performance
Wheel rim profiles make a massive difference to aerodynamics
Impressive weight for a disc brake-equipped bike
Wheels aren't tubeless compatible
Top-end price tag
Aug 2020 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
The Specialized Tarmac is an iconic bike, and the latest update from the American brand has futureproofed it
Aero
Light
Punchy
Great handling
More clattery than the SL6
Price tag
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
The best race bike is now even better.
A nearly perfect race bike.
Smooth and lively.
| Frame | S-Works Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Green Tint Fade over Spectraflair / Chrome; Carbon / Color Run Silver Green |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 |
| Stem | Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree |
| Handlebar | S-Works Aerofly II |
| Saddle | Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base |
| Seatpost | 2021 S-Works Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, Di2 Compatible, 20mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP AXS, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP AXS, braze-on |
| Crank | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35T |
| Power Meter | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35T |
| Cassette | SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-33t |
| Chain | SRAM CN Red 12-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM RED eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM RED eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Roval Rapide CLX, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 51mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 18h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, Rear: Roval Rapide CLX, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 60mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 24h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm |
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