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2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Sport 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
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

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

Only the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Sport is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro numbers we have for size 52 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL6 Disc Sport 54Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro 52Difference
Reach384mmnot listed
Stack544mmnot listed
Head tube angle73°72.5−0.5°
Seat tube angle74°74±0.0°
Chainstay length410mm410±0 mm
Wheelbase978mm975−3 mm
BB drop72mm74+2 mm
BB height268mm266−2 mm
Standover775mmnot listed
Seat tube length499mmnot listed
Fork length363mmnot listed
Head tube length143mmnot listed

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL6 Disc SportSpecialized 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 SL6 Disc SportDisc SportSpecialized Tarmac SL7 Pro
FrameSpecialized Tarmac SL6not listed
ShifterShimano 105 R7020not listed
DerailleurShimano 105 R7000, Shimano Tiagranot listed
CassetteShimano 105 R7000not listed
ChainKMC X11 Extranot listed
CranksetShimano 105 R7000not listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R470not listed
TireSpecialized Turbo Pronot listed
BrakeShimano 105not listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Sportnot listed

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