Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert 2022
2022 Road
Estimate price |
8,029$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra Di2 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 12 Electronic -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
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
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra R8150, 12-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra R8150, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11-30t
Crank
Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Threaded BSA BB
Chain
Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed
Wheels
Rims
Front: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim, Rear: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
Tires
Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
Handlebar
Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails
Seatpost
2021 S-Works Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 20mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 44cm | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.33 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.46 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| Front Center | 572 mm | 574 mm | 577 mm | 579 mm | 592 mm | 606 mm | 613 mm |
| Rake | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 71 mm | 63 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| Stack | 492 mm | 505 mm | 518 mm | 535 mm | 556 mm | 582 mm | 603 mm |
| Reach | 370 mm | 379 mm | 384 mm | 388 mm | 399 mm | 406 mm | 412 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 497 mm | 510 mm | 532 mm | 542 mm | 564 mm | 578 mm | 596 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 75.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 435 mm | 447 mm | 458 mm | 475 mm | 496 mm | 517 mm | 547 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 71.75 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 74 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 93 mm | 102 mm | 113 mm | 131 mm | 151 mm | 178 mm | 198 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 411 mm | 411 mm | 411 mm | 411 mm | 411 mm | 411 mm | 411 mm |
| Wheelbase | 971 mm | 974 mm | 976 mm | 979 mm | 992 mm | 1007 mm | 1014 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Standover Height | 724 mm | 736 mm | 747 mm | 769 mm | 787 mm | 809 mm | 835 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Tarmac SL7 Expert is a Specialized Tarmac model. Specialized launched 279 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Tarmac bikes models from 2022, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Tarmac SL6 2022 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2165$. Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 – Speed of Light Collection 2022 on the other hand costs 15000$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Race bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Race bike that is reliable is 3350$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Race bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This bike was released in 2022 and its price was 7432$. If we compare this with the average Race bike cost we notice that the price is 121.85% more expensive.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Tarmac SL7 Expert components
Fork material
Tarmac SL7 Expert has a carbon fork, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels size
The wheels on Tarmac SL7 Expert are the 700c carbon type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.