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2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption vs 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6

The Specialized Tarmac SL6 size closest to your 54 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead

What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL6

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL6 in 44 places the top of the head tube 35 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−35 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−12 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−6 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−2.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption (54) and 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6 (44), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac SL6 is the colored outline on top.J 975

Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption, 54Specialized Tarmac SL6, 44Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption 54Specialized Tarmac SL6 44Difference
Reach377mm365mm−12 mm
Stack535mm500mm−35 mm
Head tube angle72.5°70.5°−2.0°
Seat tube angle74°76°+2.0°
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase975mm969mm−6 mm
BB drop74mm74mm±0 mm
BB height266mm266mm±0 mm
Standover746mm730mm−16 mm
Seat tube length458mm435mm−23 mm
Fork length366mm363mm−3 mm
Head tube length113mm105mm−8 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL6 minus the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption, 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection DisruptionSpecialized Tarmac SL6

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 SL7 Sagan Collection DisruptionS-Works Sagan Collection - DisruptionSpecialized Tarmac SL6Tarmac SL6 - Shimano Tiagra
FrameSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 FACTSpecialized Tarmac SL6
StemSpecialized Tarmacnot listed
Shifternot listedShimano Tiagra
Derailleurnot listedShimano Tiagra
Chainnot listedKMC X10
Cranksetnot listedShimano Tiagra 4700
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized Axis Sport
Tirenot listedSpecialized Turbo Pro
Brakenot listedShimano Tiagra BR-4770
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Sport

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