2021

Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert Ultegra Di2

Name: 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert Ultegra Di2
Brand: Specialized

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Colour / Light Silver/Smoke Fade/Black, Blush/Abalone, Ultra Turquoise/Red Gold Pearl/Black

Size / 44cm, 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm

At a glance

The 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert Ultegra Di2 is a General and Endurance carbon road bike. It is priced at $5,500 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including 44cm, 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm and a shimano drivetrain. The bike is part of Specialized's Tarmac SL7 Expert Ultegra Di2 range of road bikes.

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.

"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 that’s the fastest we’ve tested—45 seconds faster over 40km than the Tarmac SL6 (built with Aerofly II handlebars, sold separately). 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.

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Specifications

Frameset

Frame

Tarmac SL7 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, flat-mount disc

Wheels

Hubs

Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, Center Lock disc, alloy freehub body
Wheels

Front: 100 x 12mm thru-axle
Rear: 142 x 12mm thru-axle
Tires

[F] S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700c x 26

Drivetrain

Chain

Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
Crank

Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed
Bottom Bracket

Shimano Threaded BSA BB
Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, braze-on
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, GS medium cage
Shifters

Shimano Ultegra Di2

Components

Brakeset

Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc
Handlebar

Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
Saddle

Body Geometry Power Expert, hollow titanium rails
Seatpost

2021 S-Works Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, Di2 Compatible, 20mm offset
Stem

Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
Grips

Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

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FAQ

Q: How much is a 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert Ultegra Di2?

A 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert Ultegra Di2 is typically priced around $5,500 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: What size 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert Ultegra Di2 should I get?

The 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert Ultegra Di2 comes in sizes 44cm, 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm. After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert Ultegra Di2 size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm)	Rider Height (in)	Frame Size
148cm - 158cm	4'10" - 5'2"	XS
158cm - 168cm	5'2" - 5'6"	S
168cm - 178cm	5'6" - 5' 10"	M
178cm - 185cm	5'10" - 6'1"	L
185cm - 193cm	6'1" - 6'4"	XL
193cm - 198cm	6'4" - 6'6"	XXL

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