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The Tarmac gets kudos as a classic road racing frame. It's stiff, light, aero, and fast. The Tarmac has won classics, Tours, and World Championships, with a devoted following among the folks who love to both casually ride and race.
Specialized Tarmac SL7 - Weight, Specs, Pricing
2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro (54cm) | |||
MSRP | Weight | Drivetrain | Wheel Size |
$7,800 | 14.6 lbs | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (2x11) | 700x26mm |
Since 2004, the Tarmac has been Specialized’s premier road bike. It began as the E5 in 2003, half carbon, half aluminum, then the SL1 which debuted in 2006 as the first all-carbon Tarmac. The SL2 benefitted from Classics superstar Tom Boonen providing input. The SL3 and SL4, lighter and stiffer still, quickly followed. Then the SL5 became the first Tarmac with size-specific tubing shapes and layups, obtaining over 100 pro wins in three years.
S-Works Tarmac
S-Works is the pro-level designation; the frames that Specialized provides to its pro riders. The features and geometry of any S-Works model within a platform are typically the same as the other models, just with a lighter, stiffer, more-expensive carbon-fiber layup. Few “need” an S-Works Tarmac, but few can turn down the oh-so-amazing ride it provides.
Specialized Tarmac Reviews
August 2020 Cycling Weekly Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 Dura-Ace Di2 "The Specialized Tarmac is an iconic bike, and the latest update from the American brand has futureproofed it" | August 2020 road.cc Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 Dura-Ace Di2 2021 "Eye-watering price but an exceptional performance" |
July 2020 Gran Fondo Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 in review – The future of high-performance bikes? "Specialized present the S-Works Tarmac SL7. How will the new high-performance road bike fare in our first ride review? Read on for all the details!" | July 2020 BikeRadar Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 review "The S-Works Tarmac is a stunning race bike that will reward the strongest riders, but it’s arguably overkill for most of us" |
Specialized Tarmac Size Chart
All bikes are technically unisex, ranging from 48cm (fits 4’11” to 5’2”) to 60cm (fits 6’3” to 6’5”). Depending on the model variant, the Tarmac's fit range is between 5'5" and 6'5". Check our road bike sizing guide to take accurate measurements based on your height, pick the right size, find the right saddle height, and geek out on frame geometry. Rider Height (in) Rider Height (cm) Frame Size Frame Size (cm)Size Chart
4'11" - 5'2" 148-158cm X-Small (XS) 43-47cm 5'3" - 5'6" 159-168cm Small (S) 48-51cm 5'7" - 5'10" 169-178cm Medium (M) 52-55cm 5'11" - 6'1" 179-185cm Large (L) 56-58cm 6'2" - 6'4" 186-193cm X-Large (XL) 59-62cm 6'4" and up 195cm + XX- Large (XXL) 63cm +
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