Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp Rival eTap AXS 2023

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.

While aerodynamics were paramount to the Tarmac’s development, and to the development of all of Specialized's 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, Specialized delivered a frame that weighs a mere 920 grams, without giving up a gram of aero, stiffness or ride quality.

Continuing the quest to develop the perfect race bike, Specialized used the 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 — Specialized made changes to the Tarmac based on their thousands of kilometers on the road. The ride quality between the front and rear end has been balanced, 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. Specialized has 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

Frame
Tarmac SL7 FACT 10r Carbon frameset, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc.

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

Cockpit
Specialized Shallow Drop handlebars, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp.
Specialized Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree.
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush handlebar tape.
Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport saddle, steel rails.
2021 S-Works Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 20mm offset.

Brakes
SRAM Rival front brake, hydraulic disc, 160mm Paceline rotor.
SRAM Apex rear brake, hydraulic disc, 160mm G2 CenterLine rotor.

Drivetrain
SRAM Rival eTap AXS shift levers, hydraulic.
SRAM Rival eTAP AXS front derailleur, braze-on.
SRAM Rival eTap AXS rear derailleur, 12-speed.
SRAM Rival cassette, 12-speed, 10-36t.
SRAM Rival crankset.
48/35T chainrings.
SRAM DUB BSA 68 bottom bracket.
SRAM Rival 12-speed chain.

Wheels and tires
DT Swiss R470 rims, 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.
Turbo Pro tires, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm.
Standard inner tubes with 48 mm Presta valves.


Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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