2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert vs 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport
The Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport 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 SL8 Expert, 54Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport 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 | 473mm | 458mm | −15 mm |
| Fork length | 370mm | 366mm | −4 mm |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 113mm | −24 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert, 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL8 ExpertSpecialized Tarmac SL7 Sport
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 SL8 ExpertExpert | Specialized Tarmac SL7 SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL8 | Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT |
| Shifter | SRAM eTap AXS Rival | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | SRAM eTap AXS Rival | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM Rival | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval C38 | DT Swiss R470 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | SRAM eTap AXS Rival | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop | not listed |
| Stem | Tarmac integrated | not listed |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 | Specialized S-Works Tarmac |
| Saddle | Specialized Power | Specialized Power Sport |
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