2021 Specialized

Tarmac SL6 Comp

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$4,000
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Velo
Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl roll out Specialized Tarmac SL7 with new livery for 2022

Jan 2022 · VeloNews.com

Roval, Shimano, and Tacx continue as partners of the Belgian-backed ‘Wolfpack.’

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Cycling Tips
2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Sport review: Flagship performance, distilled - CyclingTips

Dec 2021 · Dan Cavallari

This may be old technology by Specialized's standards, but it just offers more proof that road bikes have already been very good for a very long time.

Highs
  • Excellent frame stiffness, good ride quality, trademark Tarmac handling, easy to service, good overall value.

Lows
  • Wheels are a bit soft and cheap, bulky levers.

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Road Bike Action
SPECIALIZED TARMAC SL7 ROAD BIKE REVIEW

May 2021 · David Kennedy

As we step back and analyze the new Specialized Tarmac SL7, it’s clear to us that Venge owners will get a fairly significant overall gain if they make the switch.

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Cycling Weekly
Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert

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?

Highs
  • Ride quality

  • Handling

  • Threaded BB

  • Cockpit integration

Lows
  • Budget wheels

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VeloNews
Gallery: Julian Alaphilippe's symbolic Specialized S-Works 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

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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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Bikerumor
2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 & SL6 complete model overview with specs & pricing

Jul 2020

No more teasers, the new Specialized Tarmac SL7 is finally here. If you’re looking for the details on what’s new, start with our tech breakdown on the new bike. Already read that and ready to check out all of the models and pricing? Then you’ve come to the right place. As outlined in the first post, […]

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Specs
Build
Frame

Tarmac SL6, FACT 9r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, clean routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorsSky / Blush/tarmac Black/dove Grey; Red Tint Fade / White with Gold Pearl; Forest Green / Flake Silver

Fork

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

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Threaded BSA BB

Stem

Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Comp

Seatpost

S-Works FACT carbon 27.2mm, 20mm offset

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000, Shadow Design, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on

Crank

Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra Disc R8020

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-speed, 11-30t

Chain

Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano Ultegra, Hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Ultegra, Hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples., Rear: DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, alloy freehub body, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.

Front Hub

Tubeless valve

Tires

Front: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

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