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Tarmac SL7 Expert
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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€5,599($6,514)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Specialized Tarmac is celebrated for its exceptional speed, handling, and efficiency, making it a top choice for racers and enthusiasts alike. Its design and performance have been praised across various models, with particular emphasis on its aero optimization and ride quality. While some builds may come with budget components affecting overall performance, the frame's capabilities often shine through, offering a high-performance experience.
Exceptional speed and efficiency
Outstanding handling and directness
Aero optimization benefits
High-performance frame capabilities
Comfortable for a race bike
Budget wheels on some builds
Higher price tag for top-end models
Some components may not match the frame's quality
The Tarmac SL7 brought an end to the 'aero is everything' Venge and opened a new chapter of the 'one bike to rule them all' Tarmac SL7.
BikerumorThe Tarmac SL7 is undefeated in the elite men’s world road race since its debut.
Canadian Cycling MagazineThis bike ticks all the boxes that most riders care about.
Cycling TipsThe Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 has killed its sibling, the Venge aero bike, and single-handedly created the category of speed all-rounders.
Gran Fondo MagazineThis Tarmac SL7 was the fastest bike I had ever ridden.
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Jan 2022 · VeloNews.com
Roval, Shimano, and Tacx continue as partners of the Belgian-backed ‘Wolfpack.’
Nov 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.
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
Oct 2021 · Matt Hansen
The champ’s rainbow ride for Milano-Torino
May 2021 · Jordan Villella
Celebrating his impending points victory, Peter Sagan arrived at the Bora-Hansgrohe bus with a custom-painted Specialized Tarmac SL7.
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
Oct 2020 · Stu Bowers
Going fast on a bike you’d be happy to ride all day has never felt so good as it does on the Specialized Tarmac SL7. Photos: Mike Massaro
Impressively light and fast
Ample comfort
No tubeless compatibility
| Frame | Tarmac SL7 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Ultra Turquoise / Red Gold Pearl/black; Light Silver / Smoke Fade/black |
|---|---|
| Fork | FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Threaded BSA BB |
| Stem | Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | 2021 S-Works Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, Di2 Compatible, 20mm offset Type: Rigid |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | REMOVE |
| 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 January 6
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