2022 Specialized
S-Works Tarmac SL7 - Speed of Light Collection
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$15,000| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | RED AXS |
| Power Meter | Red AXS |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
Dec 2023 · Dave Rome
This bike sacrifices absolute aero for ride quality, and I'm all for it.
Oct 2023 · Sam Challis
The Specialized Tarmac SL8 launched at the 2023 World Championships – bagging a gold in the women’s Road Race under
Light weight
Reactive acceleration
Perception of comparative ease when holding high speeds
Non-proprietary component standards
Component options not customisable at purchase online
Cheapest build is £6
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
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| 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 | Front: SRAM RED eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM RED eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc Type: 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 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Turbo Cotton - Black Sidewall, 320 TPI, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Cotton - Black Sidewall, 320 TPI, 700x26mm |
Last updated April 22