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Tarmac SL7 Frameset
A carbon frame race frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$3,300| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
Summary
The Specialized Tarmac is celebrated for its lightweight design, exceptional speed, and agility, making it a top choice for racing. It offers a balance between aero performance and comfort, with some models featuring advanced components like SRAM's Force AXS power meter. However, its high price point and some design choices, such as noisy brake rotors in wet conditions, are noted drawbacks.
Lightweight design
Exceptional speed and agility
Balance between aero performance and comfort
Advanced components like SRAM's Force AXS power meter
High price point
Noisy brake rotors in wet conditions
Integrated chainring design
The build spec of the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro (SRAM Force AXS) is, groupset apart, made up of components from Specialized and its, Roval.
BikeRadarSpecialized also includes SRAM’s Force AXS power meter, which uses the same internals as the excellent.
BikeRadarThe Specialized Tarmac SL8 is the fastest and most expensive bike in this comparison.
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Jul 2025 · Suvi Loponen
The double stage winner at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift rides a special-livery Tarmac with some personal touches.
May 2024 · Simon von Bromley
Pro performance, punter price?
Fast
Light
Fun to ride
Near flawless build spec
Expensive
Brake rotors exceptionally noisy when wet
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
Aug 2023 · Josh Croxton
On paper and the road, the Tarmac SL8 is better than the SL7 in every way, but does it beat its competition in 2025?
Sharp handling
Lightweight frame
Stiff under power
Unassuming looks
The enforced component sizes are a pain
Feb 2023 · Tyler Benedict
This special edition Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 is likely only the first of several bikes we'll see for 22-year-old Remco Evenepoel.
Jan 2023 · Jamie Williams
As the race season fast approaches we take a closer look at Jamie's custom-built Tarmac SL7
Jan 2023 · William Tracy
With its third men's road world champion in as many years, Specialized is getting used to making rainbow motif bikes.
| 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 Color: Gloss Lagoon Blue / Purple Orchid/blaze |
|---|---|
| Fork | FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 68mm, threaded |
| Stem | Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree |
| Seatpost | 2021 S-Works Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 20mm offset Type: Rigid |
First added April 22
Last updated October 24
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