First launched in 2004, the Specialized Tarmac was created to be a pure road racing bike, at home on epic climbs. It’s light, it’s stiff, and it’s responsive. And pros have ridden the Tarmac to overall and stage victories in all of the grand tours.

What year is the Specialized Tarmac?

First launched in 2004, the Specialized Tarmac was created to be a pure road racing bike, at home on epic climbs. It’s light, it’s stiff, and it’s responsive. And pros have ridden the Tarmac to overall and stage victories in all of the grand tours.

Is the Specialized Tarmac comfortable?

It’s not cushy like an endurance bike, but that’s not what most people want from a bike like this, anyway. Overall, the compliance hits a pleasant compromise as is, but if you still want a smoother ride, there’s room in the frame and fork to swap the stock 26 mm-wide tires for 30s.

Is Specialized SL7 worth it?

A clear Best in Test! The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 is the fastest race bike of the 2021 season and shines with maximum efficiency and outstanding handling. It is in a league of its own on the flats, can easily keep up on uphills and downhills and is docile enough not to put off less experienced riders.

Is Specialized Tarmac an Aero Bike?

AERO, STIFF, LIGHT. After 45 years of innovation, we’ve dropped a Tarmac that wins by any measure – race at the legal weight limit, on the fastest bike in the peloton.

Is the Tarmac SL5 a good bike?

The Specialized Tarmac SL5 Comp Disc provides a fast, rewarding ride with sharp yet predictable handling but, with post-mount brakes and quick releases, the frame is beginning to show its age against the very latest disc-specific race bikes.

Is the SL7 worth it?

What makes the tarmac expert so special?

The Tarmac Expert is a purpose-built race machine, equipped with the expert performance of the Shimano Ultegra 11-speed drivetrain. A FACT 10r carbon frame with our Rider-First Engineered™ design ensures uniform performance metrics across the entire size run, making this expertly-equipped race machine ready to be put through the paces.

Can the tarmac SL7 deliver £5K’s worth of performance?

The entry-level Tarmac SL7 is still a premium-priced bike – can it deliver £5K’s worth of performance despite cost-saving components? The Tarmac SL7 is a great frame, even when made from lower-grade carbon and specced with Ultegra rather than Dura-Ace, but the budget aluminium wheels could be a cut too far for customers paying £5,250 for this bike.

How heavy is the tarmac?

The Tarmac at 7.81kg was the second heaviest bike in our grouptest; with a 1,500g set of wheels it would have been the second lightest behind the Giant (7.37kg)

What’s inside the s-Works Tarmac carbon seatpost and handlebar?

In the cockpit, the S-Works Tarmac Carbon Seatpost carries their Ti-rail Power Expert Saddle, while the Specialized Expert Shallow Drop alloy handlebar with it’s 125mm drop / 75mm reach mounts to the integrated -6 degree Tarmac stem. Supacaz Super Sticky Kush tape finishes off the build.