2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Ready to Paint vs 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport
The 58 is the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport size closest to your 58 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Ready to Paint. 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 SL7 Sport
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Ready to Paint in 58, the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport in 58 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Ready to Paint, 58Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Ready to Paint 58 | Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400mm | 400mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 599mm | 599mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1006mm | 1006mm | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 268mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 808mm | 808mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 515mm | 517mm | +2 mm |
| Fork length | 370mm | 366mm | −4 mm |
| Head tube length | 184mm | 178mm | −6 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Ready to Paint. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Ready to Paint, 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Ready to PaintSpecialized 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 Ready to PaintS-Works Ready to Paint | Specialized Tarmac SL7 SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT | Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R470 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Tarmac |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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