Tarmac SL7 Expert - Ultegra Di2
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP | $5,500 |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
Groupset | Ultegra Di2 |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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View ComparisonJan 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
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
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
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: Light Silver / Smoke Fade/black; Blush / Abalone; Ultra Turquoise / Red Gold Pearl/black |
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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, Ti rails, 143mm/155mm |
Seatpost | 2021 S-Works Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, Di2 Compatible, 20mm offset Type: Rigid |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, GS medium cage |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, braze-on |
Crank | Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed |
Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 Disc R8070 |
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: 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: 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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