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    MSRP
    $3,299
    $3,300
    Where to Buy
    $3,299

    At Specialized

    $1

    At

    Category
    RaceRace
    Weight
    18.2 lbs
    5.3
    5.3
    Frame
    CarbonCarbon
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    33c
    Shimano 105 Hydraulic DiscShimano 105 Hydraulic Disc
    105105
    Drivetrain
    2 × 122 × 12
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport - Shimano 105 and Giant TCR Advanced 2 are both carbon frame race bikes with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes. The TCR Advanced 2 has higher gearing.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Tarmac SL7 Sport - Shimano 105
    TCR Advanced 2
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    39 mph

    Tarmac SL7 Sport - Shimano 105

    41 mph

    TCR Advanced 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Tarmac SL7 FACT 9r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsGloss Oasis Tint over Silver Dust / White; Gloss White / Dark Navy Metallic; Gloss Black / Dolomite Metallic

    Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance33c

    ColorsStealth Chrome; Capri Blue

    Fork

    FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    Advanced-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Threaded BSA BB

    Shimano, press fit

    Stem

    Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree

    Giant Contact AeroLight XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:120mm

    Handlebar

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Giant Contact XS:38cm, S:38cm, M:40cm, M/L:40cm, L:42cm, XL:42cm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Giant Approach

    Seatpost

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

    TypeRigid

    Giant Variant, composite, -5/+15mm offset

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    platform pedal [GCS,GTS], N/A [all other GSC]

    Grips

    Stratus Lite 2.0

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimnao 105 R7100, 12-speed

    Shimano 105

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105 R7100, braze-on

    Shimano 105

    Crank

    Shimano 105 FC-R7100, 12-speed, 50/34t

    Shimano 105, 36/52 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm

    Shifters

    see override

    Shimano 105

    Cassette

    Shimano 105 CS-R7100, 12-speed, 11-34t

    Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11x34

    Chain

    Shimano SLX CN-M7100, 12-speed

    KMC X12L-1

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc

    TypeShimano 105 Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano 105 hydraulic, Shimano SM-RT64 rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

    TypeShimano 105 Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105

    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, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.

    Giant P-R1 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]30mm, [R]30mm

    Spokes

    stainless

    Front Hub

    Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle

    Rear Hub

    Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle

    Tires

    Front: Turbo Pro, 700x26, Rear: Turbo Pro, 700x26

    Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c (28mm), folding

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