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2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6 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
+2 mm
About the same
Head angle
+1.3°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Sport (49)The Specialized Tarmac SL6 Sport frame drawn to scale.J 973

Only the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Sport 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 Sport 49Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro 54Difference
Reach375mmnot listed
Stack514mmnot listed
Head tube angle71.75°73+1.3°
Seat tube angle75.5°74−1.5°
Chainstay length410mm410±0 mm
Wheelbase973mm975+2 mm
BB drop74mm72−2 mm
BB height266mm268+2 mm
Standover740mm768mm+28 mm
Seat tube length451mmnot listed
Fork length363mmnot listed
Head tube length115mmnot listed

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro minus the Specialized Tarmac SL6 Sport. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Sport, 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL6 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 SportSportSpecialized Tarmac SL7 Pro
FrameSpecialized Tarmac SL6not listed
ShifterShimano 105 R7020not listed
DerailleurShimano 105 R7000, Shimano 105 R7000 GSnot 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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