2023 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert 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
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD numbers we have for size 49 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 552mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 71.75° | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75.5° | +1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 973mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 74mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 266mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 768mm | 735mm | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 475mm | 445mm | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 366mm | 370mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube length | 131mm | 109mm | −22 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 509mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD minus the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert, 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL7 ExpertSpecialized Tarmac SL8 LTD
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 LTDS-Works LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival AXS | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | SRAM Red AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1250 | SRAM RED XG-1290 |
| Chain | SRAM Rival 12 | SRAM RED |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival AXS | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval C38 | Roval Rapide CLX II |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2Br |
| Brake | SRAM Rival | SRAM Red AXS |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Tarmac | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Handlebar | not listed | Roval Rapide Cockpit |
| Stem | not listed | Roval Rapide Cockpit |
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