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2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert vs 2024 Specialized Aethos 2 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 Aethos 2 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
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert (54)The Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert frame drawn to scale.J 978

Only the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert is drawn. The Specialized Aethos 2 Pro numbers we have for size 61 are missing the reach, stack, seat angle and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL7 Expert 54Specialized Aethos 2 Pro 61Difference
Reach381mmnot listed
Stack552mmnot listed
Head tube angle73°73.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle74°not listed
Chainstay length410mm410±0 mm
Wheelbase978mmnot listed
BB drop72mmnot listed
BB height268mmnot listed
Standover768mmnot listed
Seat tube length475mmnot listed
Fork length366mmnot listed
Head tube length131mmnot listed

Differences are the Specialized Aethos 2 Pro minus the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert, 2024 Specialized Aethos 2 Pro.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL7 ExpertSpecialized Aethos 2 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 SL7 ExpertExpertSpecialized Aethos 2 ProPro
FrameSpecialized Tarmac SL7 FACTSpecialized Aethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon
ShifterSpecialized Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8170Shimano Ultegra R8100 Di2
DerailleurSpecialized Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8150Shimano Ultegra R8100 Di2
CassetteShimano UltegraSRAM Force
ChainShimano UltegraSRAM Force
CranksetShimano Ultegra R8100SRAM Force E1
WheelsetRoval C38Roval Alpinist CL II
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboS Works Turbo TLR Race
BrakeShimano Ultegra R8170Shimano Ultegra
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works TarmacRoval Alpinist Carbon S-Works
SaddleSpecialized Power ExpertSpecialized Power Pro Mirror
Chainringnot listedShimano Ultegra
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB BSA 68
Rotornot listedSRAM Force E1
Handlebarnot listedRoval Alpinist Cockpit II
Gripsnot listedSupacaz Super Sticky Kush
Bar tapenot listedSupacaz Super Sticky Kush

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