2022 · SpecializedS-Works Tarmac SL7 - Speed of Light Collection
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
| MSRP | $15,000 |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | RED AXS |
| Power Meter | Red AXS |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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used for climbing
S-Works Tarmac SL7 - Speed of Light Collection
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used for descending and sprinting
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Aug 2023 · Paul Norman
The Tarmac SL8 is Specialized’s replacement for the pro-level Tarmac SL7, with the brand boasting better aerodynamics, lighter weight, improved
Aug 2023
Decades of development leads to lightest, fastest Tarmac ever made
Jan 2023 · Jamie Williams
As the race season fast approaches we take a closer look at Jamie's custom-built Tarmac SL7
Sep 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.
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
Sep 2020
The new S-Works Tarmac SL7 is a race bike that's fun to ride and increased my average speed, but here's what you need to know before buying.
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 | S-Works Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Red Tint / Chameleon/white |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | CeramicSpeed BSA SRAM DUB alternative Silver OEM |
| Stem | Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree |
| Handlebar | Roval Rapide Handlebar, carbon |
| Saddle | Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base |
| Seatpost | 2021 S-Works Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 20mm offset |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP AXS, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP AXS, braze-on |
| Crank | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35T |
| Power Meter | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35T |
| Shifters | SRAM Red eTap AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-33t |
| Chain | SRAM RED 12-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM RED eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Front: Roval Rapide CLX, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 51mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 18h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, Rear: Roval Rapide CLX, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 60mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 24h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes |
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| Tires | Front: Turbo Cotton - Black Sidewall, 320 TPI, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Cotton - Black Sidewall, 320 TPI, 700x26mm |