2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD vs 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6
The 44 is the Specialized Tarmac SL6 size closest to your 49 Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL6
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD in 49, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 in 44 places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD, 49Specialized Tarmac SL6, 44Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD 49 | Specialized Tarmac SL6 44 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 363mm | 365mm | +2 mm |
| Stack | 509mm | 500mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 70.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 76° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970mm | 969mm | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | 74mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 266mm | 266mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 723mm | 730mm | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 435mm | 435mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 366mm | 363mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 93mm | 105mm | +12 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL6 minus the Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD, 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTDSpecialized Tarmac SL6
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.
| Part | Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTDS-Works 2021 World Championship LTD | Specialized Tarmac SL6Tarmac SL6 - Shimano Tiagra |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 FACT | Specialized Tarmac SL6 |
| Stem | Specialized Tarmac | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Tiagra 4700 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Tiagra BR-4770 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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