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The new Specialized Tarmac Road Bike is engineered for speed but it embodies more than just aerodynamic excellence.
The new Specialized Tarmac Road Bike is engineered for speed but it embodies more than just aerodynamic excellence.
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2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert Road Bike - Maroon/Black Light

£3,999.00 £7,250.00 45% off
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2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert Road Bike - Maroon/Black Light

Season:2022

Brand:Specialized

Code:321622331419

The new Specialized Tarmac Road Bike is engineered for speed but it embodies more than just aerodynamic excellence. With its lightweight, Rider-First Engineered™ frame, it delivers optimal ride characteristics, regardless of size. So, whether you're chasing personal records, king of the mountains titles, or podium finishes, the Tarmac is poised to support your aspirations; truly, one bike to rule them all.

Outfitted with a full Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic groupset for precise and swift shifts, paired with S-Works Turbo 700x26mm tyres for rapid rolling, this new Tarmac offers high-performance capabilities at a more accessible price point.

"Aero is everything” - a mantra Specialized have upheld for years, and it remains the driving force behind the new Tarmac. In the pursuit of tube shapes that adhere to UCI regulations while maximising speed, Specialized drew inspiration from the Venge's development and leveraged their FreeFoil Shape Library. Armed with a repository of optimised shapes, Specialized subjected these designs to rigorous testing and validation in the Win Tunnel using a modular test bike. The outcome is a new Tarmac Expert that's 33 seconds faster over 40km than the Tarmac SL6, unadulterated speed with no compromises.

While aerodynamics were paramount to the Tarmac's evolution, weight played a crucial role in refining this optimal race bike. Historically, "aero bikes" often sacrificed weight reduction for drag reduction. However, with the new Tarmac, the aim was to maintain or surpass the UCI weight limit out of the box without compromising aerodynamics. Leveraging the FreeFoil Shape Library, isotopic FEA analysis, and the expertise of top engineers, Specialized crafted a frame weighing a mere 920g, without sacrificing aerodynamics, stiffness, or ride quality.

Continuing their quest to perfect the race bike, Specialized applied their Rider-First Engineered™ approach to ensure that the new Tarmac offers unparalleled balance and handling, regardless of size. Feedback from elite test riders representing their three World Tour Teams (Boels-Dolmans, Deceuninck-Quick-Step, and Bora-hansgrohe) guided adjustments to enhance ride quality, ensuring comfort even during extended rides, without compromising the Tarmac's legendary handling and agility.

Drawing from insights gleaned from the Venge, the new Tarmac features streamlined integration for a sleek, efficient cockpit that's user-friendly. Specialized have optimised routing for various configurations (mechanical shifting, traditional stems, round bars) while preserving its aerodynamic attributes. These enhancements not only make the new Tarmac easy to maintain but also effortless to transport, offering the best of both worlds.

Technical Information
  • Frame
    Tarmac SL7 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
  • Fork
    FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
  • Handlebars
    Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
  • Stem
    Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
  • Tape
    Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
  • Saddle
    Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails
  • SeatPost
    2021 S-Works Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 20mm offset
  • Seat Binder
    Tarmac integrated wedge
  • Front Brake
    Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
  • Rear Brake
    Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
  • Shift Levers
    Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
  • Front Derailleur
    Shimano Ultegra R8150, braze-on
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano Ultegra R8150, 12-speed
  • Cassette
    Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11-30t
  • Crankset
    Shimano Ultegra R8100
  • Chainrings
    52/36T
  • Bottom Bracket
    Shimano Threaded BSA BB
  • Chain
    Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed
  • Front Wheel
    Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
  • Rear Wheel
    Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
  • Front Tyre
    S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
  • Rear Tyre
    S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
  • Inner Tubes
    Turbo Ultralight, 48mm Presta valve
  • As with any product, specification is subject to change without prior notification. You are advised to confirm current specification before buying. Please note that this bike does not come with pedals.
Sizing Information

SIZING

Size in ft4'8" - 5'1"5'1" - 5'4"5'4" - 5'7"5'7" - 5'9"5'9" - 5'11"5'11" - 6'2"6'2" - 6'5"
Size in cm142 - 155cm155 - 163cm163 - 170cm170 - 175cm175 - 180cm180 - 188cm188 - 196cm
Bike Size44495254565861

GEOMETRY

Size44cm49cm52cm54cm56cm58cm61cm
BB Drop74mm74mm74mm72mm72mm72mm72mm
BB Height266mm266mm266mm268mm268mm268mm268mm
Bike Standover Height723mm735mm746mm768mm786mm808mm834mm
Chainstay Length410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm
Fork Length, Full366mm366mm366mm366mm366mm366mm366mm
Fork Rake/Offset47mm47mm47mm44mm44mm44mm44mm
Front Centre572mm574mm577mm579mm592mm606mm613mm
Head Tube Angle70.5°71.75°72.5°73°73.5°73.5°74°
Head Tube Length93mm102mm113mm131mm151mm178mm198mm
Frame Reach369mm378mm383mm387mm398mm405mm411mm
Seat Tube Angle75.5°75.5°74°74°73.5°73.5°73°
Seat Tube Length435mm447mm458mm475mm496mm517mm547mm
Frame Stack491mm504mm517mm534mm555mm581mm602mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal496mm509mm531mm541mm563mm577mm595mm
Trail71mm63mm58mm58mm55mm55mm52mm
Wheelbase970mm973mm975mm978mm991mm1006mm1013mm
Stack to Stem509mm522mm535mm552mm573mm599mm620mm
Reach to Stem363mm372mm377mm381mm393mm400mm406mm
Crank Length165mm165mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width360mm380mm400mm420mm420mm440mm440mm
Stem Length70mm80mm90mm100mm100mm110mm110mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm155mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length300mm300mm300mm380mm380mm380mm380mm
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