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2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro vs 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert

The 52 is the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert size closest to your 52 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro. 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 Pro in 52, the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert in 52 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 Pro (52) and 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert (52), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert is the colored outline on top.J 975

Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro, 52Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL7 Pro 52Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 52Difference
Reach377mm377mm±0 mm
Stack535mm535mm±0 mm
Head tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase975mm975mm±0 mm
BB drop74mm74mm±0 mm
BB height266mm266mm±0 mm
Standover746mm746mm±0 mm
Seat tube length458mm456mm−2 mm
Fork length366mm370mm+4 mm
Head tube length113mm120mm+7 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL7 ProSpecialized 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 ProProSpecialized Tarmac SL8 ExpertExpert
FrameSpecialized Tarmac SL7 FACTSpecialized Tarmac SL8
ShifterSRAM Force eTap AXSSRAM eTap AXS Rival
DerailleurSRAM Force eTAP AXSSRAM eTap AXS Rival
CassetteSRAM ForceSRAM Rival
ChainSRAM ForceSRAM Rival
CranksetSRAM Force AXS Power MeterSRAM Rival
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB
WheelsetRoval Rapide CLRoval C38
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Turbo
BrakeSRAM Force eTap AXSSRAM eTap AXS Rival
HandlebarRoval RapideSpecialized Shallow Drop
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works TarmacSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL8
SaddleSpecialized PowerSpecialized Power
Stemnot listedTarmac integrated
Bar tapenot listedSupacaz Super Sticky Kush

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