Description
The new Tarmac has been designed to have the perfect blend of aerodynamics, light weight, and ride quality to deliver the ride of your life. From using Specialized tarmac sl7 10r frameset specs our FreeFoil Shape Library to find the best tube shapes, to developing our next generation of Rider-First Engineered™ design, the new Tarmac is the culmination of our ever-longing pursuit of speed. It’s a pure-bred race machine with no compromises. One bike to rule them all.
This Frameset is the perfect canvas to begin your dream build. Build your totally-custom dream bike, and be ready to ride fast.
- “Aero is everything”—we’ve been preaching it for years and it’s still the driving force for the new Tarmac. In our 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 utilised our FreeFoil Shape Library. Armed with a library of optimised shapes, we 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 we’ve tested—45 seconds faster over 40km than the Tarmac SL6 (built with Aerofly II handlebars, sold separately). 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, 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 frame that weighs a mere 920 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 kilometres 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 utilises 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.
Technical Specifications
Frameset
- Frame – Tarmac SL7 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Suspension
- Fork – FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Cockpit
- Stem – Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
- SeatPost – 2021 S-Works Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, Di2 Compatible, 20mm offset
- Seat Binder -Tarmac integrated wedge
Geometry
44 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | |
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Stem Length | 70mm | 80mm | 90mm | 100mm | 100mm | 110mm | 110mm |
Seatpost Length | 300mm | 300mm | 300mm | 380mm | 380mm | 380mm | 380mm |
Stack | 491mm | 504mm | 517mm | 534mm | 555mm | 581mm | 602mm |
Reach | 369mm | 378mm | 383mm | 387mm | 398mm | 405mm | 411mm |
Head Tube Length | 93mm | 102mm | 113mm | 131mm | 151mm | 178mm | 198mm |
Head Tube Angle | 70.5° | 71.75° | 72.5° | 73° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 74° |
BB Height | 266mm | 266mm | 266mm | 268mm | 268mm | 268mm | 268mm |
BB Drop | 74mm | 74mm | 74mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm |
Trail | 71mm | 63mm | 58mm | 58mm | 55mm | 55mm | 52mm |
Fork Length, Full | 366mm | 366mm | 366mm | 366mm | 366mm | 366mm | 366mm |
Fork Rake/Offset | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
Front Center | 572mm | 574mm | 577mm | 579mm | 592mm | 606mm | 613mm |
Chainstay Length | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm |
Wheelbase | 970mm | 973mm | 975mm | 978mm | 991mm | 1006mm | 1013mm |
Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 496mm | 509mm | 531mm | 541mm | 563mm | 577mm | 595mm |
Bike Standover Height | 723mm | 735mm | 746mm | 768mm | 786mm | 808mm | 834mm |
Seat Tube Length | 435mm | 447mm | 458mm | 475mm | 496mm | 517mm | 547mm |
Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° |
David –
The Specialized Tarmac SL7 10r frameset is a testament to Specialized’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of performance in road cycling. This frameset, designed for the discerning racer and enthusiast, offers a compelling blend of lightweight construction, aerodynamic efficiency, and responsive handling.
William –
The Specialized Tarmac SL7 10r frameset is a top-tier offering for serious cyclists seeking a race-ready foundation for their dream build. Its aerodynamic efficiency, exceptional stiffness, and lightweight construction make it a potent weapon for achieving your cycling goals. While the price might be a barrier for some, the performance and build quality are undeniable. If you’re a serious rider looking to maximize your speed and performance, the Tarmac SL7 10r frameset is worthy of serious consideration.
Michael –
* Competitive cyclists looking for a race-winning advantage
* Riders seeking the ultimate in aerodynamic performance
* Enthusiasts who desire a lightweight and responsive ride
* Those willing to invest in a high-quality frameset for a premium build