Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport 2025

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 the new Shimano 105 Mechanical 12-speed group, along with some fast rolling tires in the Turbo Pro 700x26mm tires, this new Tarmac delivers performance at a more palatable price point. While aerodynamics were paramount to the Tarmac’s development, and to the development of all of the 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 Fact 9r frame that weighs a mere 1010 grams, without giving up a gram of aero, stiffness or ride quality. 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.

Rider-First Engineered™
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. Specialized 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.

Tech Specs

Frameset

• Frame: Tarmac SL7 FACT 9r 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

Brakes

• Front Brake: Shimano 105, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotor
• Rear Brake: Shimano 105, Hydraulic Disc, 140mm rotor

Drivetrain

• Shift Levers: Shimano 105, 12 speed Mechanical
• Front Derailleur: Shimano 105, Braze-on
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105, 12 speed Mechanical
• Cassette: Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11-34t
• Chain: Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed w/ quick link
• Crankset: Shimano 105, 12-speed
• Chainrings: 52/36T
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano Threaded BSA BB

Wheels & Tires

• Front Tire: Turbo Pro, 700x26
• Front Wheel: DT R470 Disc
• Rear Tire: Turbo Pro, 700x26
• Rear Wheel: DT R470 Disc
• Inner Tubes: Presta Valve Standard, 48mm valves

Cockpit

• Stem: Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
• Handlebars: Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
• Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
• SeatPost: 2021 S-Works Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 20mm offset
• Seat Binder: Tarmac integrated wedge

Weight

• Producer's weight: 8.25kg (18 lb, 3 oz)
• Weight Size: 56

Producer's note: Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.