2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2 Features
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 a full Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic groupset to keep shifts crisp and fast, and S-Works Turbo 700x26mm tires to keep you rolling fast, this new Tarmac delivers performance at a more palatable price point.
At a Glance
- '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 utilized our FreeFoil Shape Library. Armed with a library of optimized 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 Expert that’s faster than before—33 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, 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 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.
Component Specifications
| Frameset |
frame
seat binder
|
| Suspension |
fork
|
| Brakes |
front brake
rear brake
|
| Drivetrain |
shift levers
front derailleur
rear derailleur
cassette
chain
crankset
chain rings
bottom bracket
|
| Wheels & Tires |
front tire
rear tire
inner tubes
front wheel
rear wheel
|
| Cockpit |
stem
handlebars
saddle
seatpost
tape
|
2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2
| Bike/Frame Size | 44 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame Stack | 491 mm | 504 mm | 517 mm | 534 mm | 555 mm | 581 mm | 602 mm |
| Frame Reach | 369 mm | 378 mm | 383 mm | 387 mm | 398 mm | 405 mm | 411 mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Front Center | 572 mm | 574 mm | 577 mm | 579 mm | 592 mm | 606 mm | 613 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970 mm | 973 mm | 975 mm | 978 mm | 991 mm | 1006 mm | 1013 mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 496 mm | 509 mm | 531 mm | 541 mm | 563 mm | 577 mm | 595 mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 723 mm | 735 mm | 746 mm | 768 mm | 786 mm | 808 mm | 834 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 435 mm | 447 mm | 458 mm | 475 mm | 496 mm | 517 mm | 547 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° |
| Stack to Stem | 509 mm | 522 mm | 535 mm | 552 mm | 573 mm | 599 mm | 620 mm |
| Reach to Stem | 363 mm | 372 mm | 377 mm | 381 mm | 393 mm | 400 mm | 406 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 93 mm | 102 mm | 113 mm | 131 mm | 151 mm | 178 mm | 198 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5° | 71.75° | 72.5° | 73° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 74° |
| BB Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| BB Drop | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Trail | 71 mm | 63 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 366 mm | 366 mm | 366 mm | 366 mm | 366 mm | 366 mm | 366 mm |
Component Geometry
| Component | 44 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165 mm | 165 mm | 170 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
| Handlebar Width | 360 mm | 380 mm | 400 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Stem Length | 70 mm | 80 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm |
| Saddle Width | 155 mm | 155 mm | 155 mm | 143 mm | 143 mm | 143 mm | 143 mm |
| Seatpost Length | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 380 mm | 380 mm | 380 mm | 380 mm |
Size Guide: 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2
