Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 SRAM Red eTap AXS 12v

One bike to rule them all

Why should you be forced to choose between aerodynamics and weight, between ride quality and speed? It’s simple, you shouldn’t. Enter the new Tarmac—climb on the lightest bike the UCI allows, then descend on the fastest. They’ve utilized the most advanced technologies, from FreeFoil Shape Library to an all-new Rider-First Engineered™ frame, to deliver a race bike that is truly without compromise. The days of making sacrifices between “aero” and “lightweight” bikes are over—the all-new Tarmac is the fastest race bike, ever.

To complement the world's fastest frame, only the best components will do—which is why you’ll find the likes of SRAM’s RED eTap AXS 12-speed group with power meter, and Roval’s new CLX Rapide wheels, with their exceptional stability and aerodynamic prowess. The S-Works Tarmac is a top-level, 6.8kg race machine, right out of the box.

Features

• Aero is everything”—they've been preaching it for years and it’s still the driving force for the new Tarmac. In the quest for tube shapes that deliver the fastest frame that the UCI rules allow, we took a page out of the Venge development book and utilized our FreeFoil Shape Library. Armed with a library of optimized shapes, they turned to the Win Tunnel to plug these shapes into a modular test bike, for more testing and validation. The result? A new Tarmac that’s the fastest they've tested—45 seconds faster over 40km than the Tarmac SL6. No compromises, just pure speed.
• 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, the 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, they delivered a frame that weighs a mere 800 grams, without giving up a gram of aero, stiffness or ride quality.
• Continuing the quest to develop the perfect race bike, they 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 the three World Tour Teams — Boels-Dolmans, Deceuninck-Quick-Step, and Bora-hansgrohe — they made changes to the Tarmac based on their thousands of kilometers on the road. They 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. They'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.

Specs

Frameset
Frame: S-Works Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Seat binder: Tarmac integrated wedge

Suspension
Fork: S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Cockpit
Stem: Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
Handlebars: Roval Rapide Handlebar, carbon
Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Saddle: Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base
Seatpost: 2021 S-Works Tarmac Carbon, FACT Carbon, 20mm offset

Brakes
Front brake: SRAM RED eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
Rear brake: SRAM RED eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

Drivetrain
Front derailleur: SRAM RED eTAP AXS, braze-on
Rear derailleur: SRAM RED eTAP AXS, 12-speed
Shift levers: SRAM Red eTap AXS
Cassette: SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-33t
Crankset: SRAM RED AXS Power Meter
Chainrings: 48/35T
Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 68
Chain: SRAM RED 12-speed

Wheels
Front wheel: Roval Rapide CLX, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 51mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 18h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes
Rear wheel: Roval Rapide CLX, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 60mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 24h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes
Front tire: Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm
Rear tire: Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm
Inner tubes: Turbo Ultralight, 60mm Presta valve

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.