2021 Specialized

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
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra Di2
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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Road Bike Action
SPECIALIZED TARMAC SL7 ROAD BIKE TEST - Road Bike Action

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.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 in review

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.

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • Highest susceptibility to crosswinds in the test

  • Less comfortable than the competitors and than the Tarmac SL6

  • Rattling SRAM shift levers

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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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Cyclist
Specialized Tarmac SL7 review

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

Highs
  • Impressively light and fast

  • Ample comfort

Lows
  • No tubeless compatibility

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road.cc
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 Dura-Ace Di2 2021

Aug 2020 · Stu Kerton

Eye-watering price but an exceptional performance

Highs
  • Wheel rim profiles make a massive difference to aerodynamics

  • Impressive weight for a disc brake-equipped bike

Lows
  • Wheels aren't tubeless compatible

  • Top-end price tag

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Cycling Weekly
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 Dura-Ace Di2

Aug 2020 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

The Specialized Tarmac is an iconic bike, and the latest update from the American brand has futureproofed it

Highs
  • Aero

  • Light

  • Punchy

  • Great handling

Lows
  • More clattery than the SL6

  • Price tag

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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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Specs
Build
Frame

Tarmac SL7 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorsLight Silver / Smoke Fade/black; Blush / Abalone; Ultra Turquoise / Red Gold Pearl/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, Ti rails, 143mm/155mm

Seatpost

2021 S-Works Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, Di2 Compatible, 20mm offset

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, GS medium cage

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

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.

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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