2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon vs 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert
The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert in 61 places the top of the head tube 68 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +68 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon, 54Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381mm | 406mm | +25 mm |
| Stack | 552mm | 620mm | +68 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1013mm | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 268mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 768mm | 834mm | +66 mm |
| Seat tube length | 475mm | 545mm | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 366mm | 370mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube length | 131mm | 204mm | +73 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert minus the Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon, 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r CarbonSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Expert
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 FACT 12r CarbonS-Works FACT 12r Carbon | Specialized Tarmac SL8 ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 FACT | Specialized Tarmac SL8 |
| Stem | Specialized Tarmac | Tarmac integrated |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM eTap AXS Rival |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM eTap AXS Rival |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval C38 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Turbo |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM eTap AXS Rival |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Bar tape | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power |
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