2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano 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 Shimano in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport in 61 places the top of the head tube 68 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +68 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano, 54Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381mm | 406mm | +25 mm |
| Stack | 552mm | 620mm | +68 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1013mm | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 268mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 768mm | 834mm | +66 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473mm | 547mm | +74 mm |
| Fork length | 370mm | 366mm | −4 mm |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 198mm | +61 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano, 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro ShimanoSpecialized 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 ShimanoPro - Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Specialized Tarmac SL7 SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL8 FACT | Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CL II | DT Swiss R470 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Roval Rapide | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 | Specialized S-Works Tarmac |
| Saddle | Specialized Power | Specialized Power Sport |
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