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2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD vs 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp

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 SL7 Comp

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
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL8 LTD 54Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp 54Difference
Reachnot listed387mm
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Effective top tube541mmnot listed
Chainstay length410mm410mm±0 mm
Wheelbase978mmnot listed
BB drop72mmnot listed
BB height268mm268mm±0 mm
Standover768mm768mm±0 mm
Seat tube length473mm475mm+2 mm
Fork length370mm366mm−4 mm
Head tube length137mm131mm−6 mm
Stacknot listed534mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD, 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTDSpecialized Tarmac SL7 Comp

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Tarmac SL8 LTDS-Works LTDSpecialized Tarmac SL7 CompComp
FrameSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACTSpecialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 9r
ShifterSRAM RED AXSShimano 105 R7170
DerailleurSRAM Red AXSShimano 105 Di2
CassetteSRAM RED XG-1290Shimano 105
ChainSRAM REDShimano SLX M7100
CranksetSRAM RED AXS Power MeterShimano 105
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
WheelsetRoval Rapide CLX IIDT Swiss R470
TireSpecialized S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2BrSpecialized Turbo Pro
BrakeSRAM Red AXSShimano 105
HandlebarRoval Rapide CockpitSpecialized Shallow Drop
StemRoval Rapide CockpitSpecialized Tarmac integrated
SaddleSpecialized S-Works PowerSpecialized Power Sport
Forknot listedSpecialized FACT
Chainringnot listedShimano 105
Pedalsnot listedSpecialized PROVIDED BY
Rotornot listedShimano 105
Bar tapenot listedSupacaz Super Sticky Kush
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Tarmac Carbon

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