2023 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Ready to Paint 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
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Ready to Paint is drawn. The Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL7 Ready to Paint 49 | Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 522mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 71.75° | 73° | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74° | −1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 978mm | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | 72mm | −2 mm |
| BB height | 266mm | 268mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 735mm | 768mm | +33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 447mm | 473mm | +26 mm |
| Fork length | 366mm | 370mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube length | 102mm | 137mm | +35 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 541mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD minus the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Ready to Paint. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Ready to Paint, 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL7 Ready to PaintSpecialized 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 Ready to PaintS-Works Ready to Paint | Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTDS-Works LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 FACT | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT |
| Stem | Specialized Tarmac | Roval Rapide Cockpit |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Red AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM RED XG-1290 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM RED |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Rapide CLX II |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2Br |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Red AXS |
| Handlebar | not listed | Roval Rapide Cockpit |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized S-Works Power |
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