Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport Shimano 105 FAQs
What type of bike is the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport?
The Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport is a carbon performance road racing bike designed for speed, climbing, aerodynamics and responsive handling. It is a versatile race bike built for high-performance road riding across different conditions.
What frame does the Tarmac SL7 Sport use?
It uses a Tarmac SL7 FACT 9r Carbon frame featuring Rider-First Engineered™ construction, Win Tunnel Engineered aerodynamics, clean internal routing, a threaded bottom bracket, 12×142 mm thru-axle and flat-mount disc brakes.
What fork does the Tarmac SL7 Sport have?
It comes with a FACT Carbon fork featuring a 12×100 mm thru-axle and flat-mount disc-brake design.
What groupset does the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport use?
The current specification uses a Shimano 105 R7100 12-speed mechanical drivetrain, including Shimano 105 front and rear derailleurs and Shimano 105 12-speed controls.
Is the Shimano 105 groupset mechanical or electronic?
The Tarmac SL7 Sport specification referenced here uses Shimano 105 mechanical 12-speed shifting, not Di2 electronic shifting.
What crankset does the Tarmac SL7 Sport use?
The current specification lists a Shimano 105 FC-R7100 12-speed crankset with 50/34T chainrings, providing a versatile gearing combination for both fast riding and climbing.
What cassette does the Tarmac SL7 Sport use?
It uses a Shimano 105 CS-R7100 12-speed 11-34T cassette, providing a wide gear range suitable for fast road riding, climbing and hilly routes.
Does the Tarmac SL7 Sport have hydraulic disc brakes?
Yes. It comes with Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes. The current specification lists a 160 mm front rotor and 140 mm rear rotor.
Is the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport suitable for long rides?
Yes. The Tarmac SL7 Sport is suitable for long-distance road rides as well as high-performance riding and racing. Its carbon frame and balanced combination of aerodynamics, weight, stiffness and ride quality make it versatile for longer road cycling.
Is the Tarmac SL7 Sport good for racing?
Yes. It is a race-oriented road bike designed for speed, responsive handling and aerodynamic performance. The Tarmac platform is designed as an all-round race bike for climbing, fast road sections and competitive riding.
What tyres does the Tarmac SL7 Sport use?
The current official specification lists Specialized Turbo Pro 700×26C tyres.
Are the wheels tubeless ready?
Yes. The bike uses DT Swiss R470 rims, which are listed as tubeless ready, with a 20 mm internal rim width.
What wheels does the Tarmac SL7 Sport use?
It comes with DT Swiss R470 disc wheels using Specialized sealed-bearing thru-axle hubs, Center Lock disc compatibility and DT Swiss Champion stainless-steel spokes.
What handlebar does the Tarmac SL7 Sport use?
It comes with a Specialized Shallow Drop 6061 aluminium handlebar with a 31.8 mm clamp. The handlebar width varies according to frame size.
What seatpost does the Tarmac SL7 Sport use?
It uses an S-Works Tarmac FACT Carbon seatpost with a 20 mm offset.
How much does the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport weigh?
The official Specialized specification lists a weight of approximately 8.27 kg for a size 56. Actual weight can vary depending on frame size, colour and component variation.
What sizes is the Tarmac SL7 Sport available in?
The official listing shows sizes 44, 49, 52, 54, 56 and 58 cm. Some official listings may also show size 61.
Is the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport suitable for beginners?
It can be suitable for beginners, but it is primarily designed as a performance road bike. Riders who are new to road cycling can use it, although its aggressive performance-oriented geometry is better suited to riders who want to develop their road cycling performance.
Is the Tarmac SL7 Sport good for climbing?
Yes. Its lightweight FACT 9r carbon frame, 50/34T crankset and 11-34T cassette make it well suited to climbing and hilly road routes. The Tarmac platform balances low weight with aerodynamic performance.
Is the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport UCI approved?
The Tarmac SL7 platform was developed as a race-oriented road platform, with Specialized designing the Tarmac around the UCI weight limit. For a specific race or current UCI equipment-list requirement, the exact model and version should be checked against the current UCI list.
Who should buy the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport?
The Tarmac SL7 Sport is ideal for riders looking for a high-performance carbon road bike for racing, climbing, fast group rides, long-distance road cycling and competitive training.
Does the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport come with a warranty?
Warranty coverage is provided by Specialized and is subject to its applicable warranty terms and conditions. For a BYK India product page, it is recommended to use the India-specific warranty terms supplied with the bicycle rather than stating a generic warranty period.