2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert 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 Expert in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert in 52 places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert, 54Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381mm | 377mm | −4 mm |
| Stack | 552mm | 535mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 975mm | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 74mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 266mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 768mm | 746mm | −22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 475mm | 456mm | −19 mm |
| Fork length | 366mm | 370mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube length | 131mm | 120mm | −11 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
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 ExpertExpert | Specialized Tarmac SL8 ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT | Specialized Tarmac SL8 |
| Shifter | Specialized Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8170 | SRAM eTap AXS Rival |
| Derailleur | Specialized Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8150 | SRAM eTap AXS Rival |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Rival |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Rival |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | SRAM Rival |
| Wheelset | Roval C38 | Roval C38 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8170 | SRAM eTap AXS Rival |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Tarmac | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Specialized Power |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | not listed | Tarmac integrated |
| Bar tape | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
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