2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro 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 Pro in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport in 58 places the top of the head tube 47 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +47 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +28 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro, 54Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381mm | 400mm | +19 mm |
| Stack | 552mm | 599mm | +47 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1006mm | +28 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 268mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 768mm | 808mm | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473mm | 517mm | +44 mm |
| Fork length | 370mm | 366mm | −4 mm |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 178mm | +41 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro, 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL8 ProSpecialized 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 Pro | Specialized Tarmac SL7 SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | 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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