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2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert vs 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert

The 58 is the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert size closest to your 58 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert. 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 SL8 Expert

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert in 58, the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert in 58 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
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About the same height
Frame reach
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About the same reach
Wheelbase
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About the same
Head angle
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About the same head angle
Chainstays
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About the same

The two frames

2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert (58) and 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert is the colored outline on top.J 1006

Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert, 58Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL7 Expert 58Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 58Difference
Reach400mm400mm±0 mm
Stack599mm599mm±0 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5°±0.0°
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1006mm1006mm±0 mm
BB drop72mm72mm±0 mm
BB height268mm268mm±0 mm
Standover808mm808mm±0 mm
Seat tube length517mm515mm−2 mm
Fork length366mm370mm+4 mm
Head tube length178mm184mm+6 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert minus the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert, 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL7 ExpertSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Expert

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 Tarmac SL8 ExpertExpert
FrameSpecialized Tarmac SL7 FACTSpecialized Tarmac SL8
ShifterSpecialized Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8170SRAM eTap AXS Rival
DerailleurSpecialized Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8150SRAM eTap AXS Rival
CassetteShimano UltegraSRAM Rival
ChainShimano UltegraSRAM Rival
CranksetShimano Ultegra R8100SRAM Rival
WheelsetRoval C38Roval C38
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Turbo
BrakeShimano Ultegra R8170SRAM eTap AXS Rival
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works TarmacSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL8
SaddleSpecialized Power ExpertSpecialized Power
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Shallow Drop
Stemnot listedTarmac integrated
Bar tapenot listedSupacaz Super Sticky Kush

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