Tarmac SL6 Sport
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP | $3,200 |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
Groupset | 105 |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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View ComparisonJan 2022 · VeloNews.com
Roval, Shimano, and Tacx continue as partners of the Belgian-backed ‘Wolfpack.’
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.
Excellent frame stiffness, good ride quality, trademark Tarmac handling, easy to service, good overall value.
Wheels are a bit soft and cheap, bulky levers.
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.
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
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
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.
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, […]
Frame | Tarmac SL6, FACT 9r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, clean routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Carbon / Smoke; Cast Blue Metallic / Ice Blue/flo Red; Oasis / Ice Yellow/blush |
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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 Sport, steel rails |
Seatpost | S-Works FACT carbon 27.2mm, 20mm offset Type: Rigid |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, long cage, 11-speed |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, braze-on |
Crank | Shimano 105 R7000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed |
Shifters | Shimano 105 R7020, hydraulic disc |
Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000, 11-speed, 11-30t |
Chain | KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed |
Brakes | Front: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
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. |
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Tires | Front: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm |
Last updated April 15