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2023 Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon vs 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD

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 Tarmac SL8 LTD

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
−8 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−2.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2023 Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon (54)The Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon frame drawn to scale.J 978

Only the Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD numbers we have for size 44 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon 54Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD 44Difference
Reach381mmnot listed
Stack552mmnot listed
Head tube angle73°70.5°−2.5°
Seat tube angle74°75.5°+1.5°
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase978mm970mm−8 mm
BB drop72mm74mm+2 mm
BB height268mm266mm−2 mm
Standover768mm723mm−45 mm
Seat tube length475mm433mm−42 mm
Fork length366mm370mm+4 mm
Head tube length131mm99mm−32 mm
Effective top tubenot listed496mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD minus the Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r Carbon, 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 12r CarbonSpecialized Tarmac SL8 LTD

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 FACT 12r CarbonS-Works FACT 12r CarbonSpecialized Tarmac SL8 LTDS-Works LTD
FrameSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 FACTSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT
StemSpecialized TarmacRoval Rapide Cockpit
Shifternot listedSRAM RED AXS
Derailleurnot listedSRAM Red AXS
Cassettenot listedSRAM RED XG-1290
Chainnot listedSRAM RED
Cranksetnot listedSRAM RED AXS Power Meter
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Rapide CLX II
Tirenot listedSpecialized S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2Br
Brakenot listedSRAM Red AXS
Handlebarnot listedRoval Rapide Cockpit
Saddlenot listedSpecialized S-Works Power

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