Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert 2023 Carbon Road Bike
Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert 2023 Carbon Road Bike
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The Details
The new Specialized Tarmac is designed to go fast and 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.
Equipped with the SRAM Rival Etap AXS this bike has incredibly fast shifting and has a gear ready whenever you need it. Its rolling on S-Works Turbo 26x700c tyres to give you all the perfemance from the tyre that you need!
- While aerodynamics were paramount to the Tarmac’s development, and to the development of all of their race bikes, weight was the co-pilot on this optimal race bike journey. With the new Tarmac, Specialized's design philosophy was to keep it at, or below, the UCI weight limit out of the box, with no sacrifices to aerodynamics. 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 frame that weighs a mere 920 grams, without giving up a gram of aero, stiffness or ride quality.
- Continuing Specialized's quest to develop the perfect race bike, they 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 their three World Tour Teams — Boels-Dolmans, Deceuninck-Quick-Step, and Bora-hansgrohe.
- 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.
- 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.
Our Verdict
A bike to be reckoned with and will be an incredible ride at the hands of any rider.
Key Specifications
- Frame - Tarmac SL7 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Fork - FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Shifters - SRAM Rival AXS
- Chainset - SRAM Rival AXS with Power
- Chainrings - 48/35T
- Cassette - SRAM XG 1250 10-36
- Chain - SRAM Rival 12 speed
- Front Derailleur - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on
- Rear Derailleur - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, Max 36t
- Front Hub - Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
- Rear Hub - Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
- Front Tyre - S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
- Rear Tyre - S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
- Front Brake - SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc
- Rear Brake - SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc
- Handlebars - Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
- Grips - Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
- Stem - Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
- Saddle - Body Geometry Power Expert
- Seatpost - 2021 Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 20mm offset
- Post Clamp - Tarmac integrated wedge
- Manufacturers disclaimer - Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sizing Information
Specialized Performance Road Bike Size Guide
The below Size Guide is relevant for the following Specialized Bikes: Aethos, Allez, Roubaix, Tarmac
| Inches | Centimeters | Size |
| 4'8" - 5'1" | 142 - 155 | 44 |
| 5'1" - 5'4" | 155 - 163 | 49 |
| 5'4" - 5'7" | 163 - 170 | 52 |
| 5'7" - 5'10" | 170 - 178 | 54 |
| 5'9" - 5'11" | 175 - 183 | 56 |
| 5'11" - 6'2" | 180 - 188 | 58 |
| 6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 196 | 61 |
| 6'5" - 6'9" | 196 - 205 | 54 |
Delivery
Standard Delivery - FREE on all bikes*
Bikes are given a full pre-delivery inspection and delivered 95% built, with only pedals to be fitted and handlebars to be adjusted. Sent via a 24 hour courier service in a best in sector bike cargo box with wheel braces and wrapped in 100% recyclable protective packaging to prevent damage during transit.
*Some off-shore locations and areas of Scotland may incur a surcharge of £39.99. Please check shipping cost before checking out, these areas may also have an extended lead time.
Premium Delivery - £99.99
Our Premium same-day bike delivery service is our quickest and best delivery service; once despatched, you'll receive your new bike later that same day with a personalised delivery slot to suit you. Your bike will come fully built and 100% ready to ride, with any accessories you've ordered fitted too. Our Customer Care team will call to arrange a delivery day and a personalised delivery slot to suit you. There are no middlemen or distribution centres - your new bike will come from Rutland Cycling, direct to your doorstep. Plus, there is minimal packaging to dispose of!
Click & collect - FREE on ALL bikes
Our Click & Collect service offers all the benefits of shopping online, combined with an award-winning retail experience in one of our stores. Simply order your items, select Click & Collect and pick up your item at a time that's convenient for you - our stores are open 7 days a week. Best of all, the service is completely free.
Reviews
Your Questions Answered
The new Specialized Tarmac is designed to go fast and 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.
Equipped with the SRAM Rival Etap AXS this bike has incredibly fast shifting and has a gear ready whenever you need it. Its rolling on S-Works Turbo 26x700c tyres to give you all the perfemance from the tyre that you need!
- While aerodynamics were paramount to the Tarmac’s development, and to the development of all of their race bikes, weight was the co-pilot on this optimal race bike journey. With the new Tarmac, Specialized's design philosophy was to keep it at, or below, the UCI weight limit out of the box, with no sacrifices to aerodynamics. 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 frame that weighs a mere 920 grams, without giving up a gram of aero, stiffness or ride quality.
- Continuing Specialized's quest to develop the perfect race bike, they 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 their three World Tour Teams — Boels-Dolmans, Deceuninck-Quick-Step, and Bora-hansgrohe.
- 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.
- 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.
- Frame - Tarmac SL7 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Fork - FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Shifters - SRAM Rival AXS
- Chainset - SRAM Rival AXS with Power
- Chainrings - 48/35T
- Cassette - SRAM XG 1250 10-36
- Chain - SRAM Rival 12 speed
- Front Derailleur - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on
- Rear Derailleur - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, Max 36t
- Front Hub - Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
- Rear Hub - Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
- Front Tyre - S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
- Rear Tyre - S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
- Front Brake - SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc
- Rear Brake - SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc
- Handlebars - Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
- Grips - Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
- Stem - Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
- Saddle - Body Geometry Power Expert
- Seatpost - 2021 Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 20mm offset
- Post Clamp - Tarmac integrated wedge
- Manufacturers disclaimer - Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
A bike to be reckoned with and will be an incredible ride at the hands of any rider.
Sizing Information
Specialized Performance Road Bike Size Guide
The below Size Guide is relevant for the following Specialized Bikes: Aethos, Allez, Roubaix, Tarmac
| Inches | Centimeters | Size |
| 4'8" - 5'1" | 142 - 155 | 44 |
| 5'1" - 5'4" | 155 - 163 | 49 |
| 5'4" - 5'7" | 163 - 170 | 52 |
| 5'7" - 5'10" | 170 - 178 | 54 |
| 5'9" - 5'11" | 175 - 183 | 56 |
| 5'11" - 6'2" | 180 - 188 | 58 |
| 6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 196 | 61 |
| 6'5" - 6'9" | 196 - 205 | 54 |
Standard Delivery - FREE on all bikes*
Bikes are given a full pre-delivery inspection and delivered 95% built, with only pedals to be fitted and handlebars to be adjusted. Sent via a 24 hour courier service in a best in sector bike cargo box with wheel braces and wrapped in 100% recyclable protective packaging to prevent damage during transit.
*Some off-shore locations and areas of Scotland may incur a surcharge of £39.99. Please check shipping cost before checking out, these areas may also have an extended lead time.
Premium Delivery - £99.99
Our Premium same-day bike delivery service is our quickest and best delivery service; once despatched, you'll receive your new bike later that same day with a personalised delivery slot to suit you. Your bike will come fully built and 100% ready to ride, with any accessories you've ordered fitted too. Our Customer Care team will call to arrange a delivery day and a personalised delivery slot to suit you. There are no middlemen or distribution centres - your new bike will come from Rutland Cycling, direct to your doorstep. Plus, there is minimal packaging to dispose of!
Click & collect - FREE on ALL bikes
Our Click & Collect service offers all the benefits of shopping online, combined with an award-winning retail experience in one of our stores. Simply order your items, select Click & Collect and pick up your item at a time that's convenient for you - our stores are open 7 days a week. Best of all, the service is completely free.
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All of our finance options are available online with no deposit, however if you would like to pay a deposit then you can speak to our helpful sales team who will arrange this and process your application for you.
🔒NEW Security checks
In conjunction with Novuna, we have recently implemented additional security checks as part of our online finance process. These additional checks may require you to submit photo ID when placing a finance order, so remember to watch out for emails from Novuna which may request this additional information.
Available Finance Options
| Duration (months) | Interest Rate (p.a. fixed) | Monthly Payments | Amount of Credit | Total Repayable | Deferral period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months | 0 % APR | £1,208.33 | £7,250.00 | £7,249.98 | 0.0 |
| 12 months | 0 % APR | £604.17 | £7,250.00 | £7,250.04 | 0.0 |
| 24 months | 0 % APR | £302.08 | £7,250.00 | £7,249.92 | 0.0 |
| 36 months | 0 % APR | £201.39 | £7,250.00 | £7,250.04 | 0.0 |
| 48 months | 0 % APR | £151.04 | £7,250.00 | £7,249.92 | 0.0 |
| 36 months | 16.9 % APR | £270.96 | £7,250.00 | £9,754.56 | 6 |
| 12 months | 9.9 % APR | £635.64 | £7,250.00 | £7,627.68 | 0.0 |
| 24 months | 9.9 % APR | £332.82 | £7,250.00 | £7,987.68 | 0.0 |
| 36 months | 9.9 % APR | £232.17 | £7,250.00 | £8,358.12 | 0.0 |
| 48 months | 9.9 % APR | £182.08 | £7,250.00 | £8,739.84 | 0.0 |
Finance representative examples
Find below representative examples for both 9.9%APR and 0%APR finance. Full details of available finance products can be found on individual product pages. Full details and T&Cs regarding our finance options can be found here.
| 12 months 0% APR representative | 48 months 9.9% APR representativee | |
| Price | £999.00 | £1788.00 |
| Advance Payment | £100.00 | £0.00 |
| Amount of Credit | £899.00 | £1788.00 |
| Interest Rate | 0% p.a. fixed | 9.9% p.a. fixed |
| Respresentative | 0%APR | 9.9%APR |
| Total Term | 12 months | 48 months |
| Payment Holiday | 0 months | 0 months |
| Monthly payments | 12 x £74.91 | 48 x £44.91 |
| Total Amount Payable | £898.92 | £2,115.68 |