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2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 vs 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
−3 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 (54)The Specialized Tarmac SL6 frame drawn to scale.J 978

Only the Specialized Tarmac SL6 is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL6 54Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro 54Difference
Reach384mmnot listed
Stack544mmnot listed
Head tube angle73°73±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74±0.0°
Chainstay length410mm410±0 mm
Wheelbase978mm975−3 mm
BB drop72mm72±0 mm
BB height268mm268±0 mm
Standover775mm768mm−7 mm
Seat tube length481mmnot listed
Fork length363mmnot listed
Head tube length143mmnot listed

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro minus the Specialized Tarmac SL6. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6, 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL6Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Tarmac SL6S-WorksSpecialized Tarmac SL7 Pro
DerailleurSRAM RED eTAP AXSnot listed
CassetteSRAM RED XG-1290not listed
ChainSRAM Rednot listed
CranksetSRAM RED AXS Power Meternot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
WheelsetRoval CLX 50not listed
TireSpecialized Turbo Cottonnot listed
HubSpecialized LuHai_RVT66L-K5-B25-AN2-N4-F0not listed
BrakeSRAM Red eTap AXSnot listed
SaddleSpecialized S-Works Powernot listed

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