SPECIALIZED S-WORKS TARMAC SL7 RED ETAP AXS 12-SPEED DISC ROAD BIKE 2021
There's no longer a need to choose between speed, weight and handling, the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 RED eTap AXS 12-Speed Disc Road Bike offers it all. You get the best qualities of both the Tarmac and the Venge; low weight, an incredible ride feel, aerodynamics and sleek integration. The SL7 is constructed from premium FACT 12r Carbon and Specialized utilised their Freefoil Shape Library, testing optimised tube shapes in the Win Tunnel in order to deliver the fastest possible frame. It's also the lightest, and in this build, the bike is kept at or just below the UCI limit.
A Rider-First Engineered™ philosophy is behind the lively ride and handling of the Tarmac SL7 and all of the latest updates were made in collaboration with professional teams. The bike is well-balanced, stiff yet compliant for all-day ride comfort, and every rider will reap the same benefits, no matter the frame size. The proven Performance Road Geometry of the SL6 has been retained, for instantaneous response, optimised power transfer and an aggressive ride position.
Built up with RED eTap AXS 12-speed, SRAM's flagship wireless electronic hydraulic disc groupset, shifting is at its most precise and braking is powerful. Hoses are fully integrated so the cockpit is sleek and fast. The drivetrain offers a wide range of gears, while Orbit Chain Management keeps the changes smooth and quiet. There's even a dual-sided Quarq power meter included for accurate measurement of your power output. Roval Rapide CLX wheels have deep section rims that bring further drag-reducing benefits to the setup but despite their depth, they remain surprisingly stable in crosswinds. There is no more fitting choice of tyres for a wheelset of this calibre than the renowned Specialized S-Works Turbo Cotton clinchers, offering the lowest rolling resistance of any the brand produces. The ride quality is just as good thanks to the supple construction, making this is the ultimate race tyre to match this superbike.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The latest Tarmac combines the handling and low weight of the previous generation with the aerodynamics and integration of the Venge, so there are no compromises
- Designed using the FreeFoil Shape Library and the Win Tunnel, Specialized has created their fastest ever Tarmac
- Rider-First Engineered™ design ensures the most balanced, best handling Tarmac yet, no matter the frame size
- The new Tarmac utilises simple integration for a clean, fast cockpit
- Same proven Performance Road Geometry as the SL6 Tarmac
- Threaded bottom bracket
- SRAM RED eTap AXS wireless electronic 12-speed groupset
- Dual-sided crank-based Quarq power meter
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Aerodynamic Roval Rapide CLX wheels and Specialized Turbo Cotton tyres
- Specialized Tarmac integrated 6-degree stem
Frame Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork Specialized S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 68
Stem Specialized Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
Handlebar Specialized S-Works Aerofly II
Bar Tape Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Front Brake SRAM RED eTap AXS hydraulic disc
Rear Brake SRAM RED eTap AXS hydraulic disc
Brake Levers SRAM RED HRD
Front Derailleur SRAM RED eTap AXS, braze-on
Rear Derailleur SRAM RED eTap AXS, 12-speed
Shift Levers SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD, 12-speed
Chain SRAM RED, 12-speed
Cassette SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-33t
Crankset SRAM RED AXS 48/35 with Quarq power meter
Front Wheel Roval Rapide CLX, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 51mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 18 DT Swiss Aerolite spokes
Rear Wheel Roval Rapide CLX, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 60mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 24 DT Swiss Aerolite spokes
Front Tyre Specialized S-Works Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm, clincher
Rear Tyre Specialized S-Works Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm, clincher
Saddle Specialized Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fibre rails, carbon fibre base
Seatpost Specialized 2021 S-Works Tarmac, FACT Carbon, Di2 compatible, 20mm offset
Pedals Available to be purchased separately