Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp

The new Tarmac is designed to go fast, there's no if's, and's, or but's about that—but it represents so much more than just aerodynamic prowess. With a light-weight, Rider-First Engineered™ frame, it delivers the best-possible ride characteristics, no matter the size. So no matter what you have planned for your new Tarmac, its ready to help you achieve your goals—PRs, KOMs, or podium top-steps. One bike to rule them all.

With the new Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed group to bring electronic shifting to the masses, along with some fast rolling tires in the Turbo Pro 700x26mm tires, this new Tarmac delivers performance at a more palatable price point.

While aerodynamics were paramount to the Tarmac’s development, and to the development of all of our race bikes, weight was the co-pilot on this optimal race bike journey. Previously “aero bikes” always compromised in the weight department—the more drag you reduced, the more weight you gained. With the new Tarmac, our design philosophy was to keep it at, or below, the UCI weight limit out of the box, with no sacrifices to aerodynamics. And with the help of the FreeFoil Shape Library, tools like isotopic FEA analysis, and some engineering wizardry by the best engineers in the industry, we delivered a FACT 9r frame that weighs a mere 1010 grams, without giving up a gram of aero, stiffness or ride quality.

Continuing our quest to develop the perfect race bike, we used our Rider-First Engineered™ philosophy to ensure that the new Tarmac is the most balanced, best handling Tarmac yet—no matter the size. With an army of the world’s best test riders from our three World Tour Teams — Boels-Dolmans, Deceuninck-Quick-Step, and Bora-hansgrohe — we made changes to the Tarmac based on their thousands of kilometers on the road. We balanced the ride quality between the front and rear end, so even the longest days in the saddle continue to be comfortable—all without giving up anything to the Tarmac’s legendary handling and race-winning snappiness.

Building on the learnings from the Venge, the new Tarmac utilizes simple integration to create a clean, fast cockpit that’s easy to live with. We’ve improved the routing for any configuration — mechanical shifting, traditional stems, round bars, etc. — all while keeping its aerodynamic attributes. These same traits also make the new Tarmac easy to work on and easy to travel with. It’s a win-win.

Frame
Tarmac SL7 FACT 9r Carbon, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

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

SeatPost
Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 20mm offset

Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

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

Tape
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

Stem
Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree

Seat Binder
Tarmac integrated wedge

Front Brake
Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc

Rear Brake
Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc

Chainrings
52/36T

Shift Levers
Shimano 105 Di2 R7170, 12-speed

Cassette
Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11-34t

Crankset
Shimano 105, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 Di2

Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 Di2, Braze-on

Chain
Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed w/ quick link

Bottom Bracket
Shimano Threaded BSA BB

Front Wheel
DT R470 Disc

Rear Wheel
DT R470 Disc

Inner Tubes
Presta Valve Standard, 48mm valves

Front Tire
Turbo Pro, 700x26

Rear Tire
Turbo Pro, 700x26

Weight Size
56

Weight
8.10kg (17 lb, 13.7 oz)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice

*All measurements in degrees or millimetres

The sizing chart is a great place to start when picking your next bike but everyone will fit a bike a bit differently. Your torso, arm, and leg lengths all play into what size of bike you may need. Plus, there's your own personal preference.

We always recommend swinging by the shop and taking the bike that you're looking for a spin to see how it feels. If you're unable to come by, looking at the geometry of your current bike and comparing it is a good place to start. If you have any further questions, our customer service team is there to help.