2020 Specialized Tarmac SL7

[Schoenrock]

SL7 2022 Spectraflair brushed chrome size 56

Congrats on the new frame!
I absolutely love the color and think this is the best 2022 colorway.
Currently I am torn between the 2021 emerald green / gloss black frame and the 2022 satin black / spectraflair frame.
Would you mind posting some more pictures or a video of the frame in the sunlight please? In some pictures it almost looks like a gloss color and I have no idea how much it sparkles. What is your impression of it so far?
Enjoy your NBD!

[ome rodriguez]

My favorite color is the trinity team bike then this one.

[Ronin416]

Weight hardly matters. Even 2lbs… for 90% of the time.

https://youtu.be/Z-O3zsI4wuM


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I feel like most people are aware that the difference between a standard Specialized frame and the S-Works frame are minimal. However, it comes down to

1. Do you have the budget and do you want/need the 2-3% minimal gains you'll gain from the S-Works frame
2. Do you have the budget for the S-Works frame and want the S-Works frame instead of the standard frame, either because of the name, color, etc.

This is WW afterall, there has to be some value to minimizing the weight of your bike or this forum wouldn't exist.

Very valid points Smeady.

Whole heartily agree, this is WW and we love geeking out on the gains, differences and tech.

The video hopefully provides some insights on how much weight is a performance factor and hopefully make it easier for some willing to make those sacrifices or go for dropping weight. Such as ENVE handlebar weight penalty for preferred fit or heavier deeper wheels for more aero benefits. Alas most of us aren’t climbing 10% grades too too often.


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[tiz92]

My Tarmac!

Frame: S-Works SL 7 52cm
Handlebar: Deda Superleggera RS (waiting for AX Lightness 4200)
Stem: S-Works 100mm
Crankarms: Easton EC90 SL 170mm
Charings: Carbon TI 50/34
Chain: XTR 12 speed
Power meter: Sigeyi Axo
F.D: Dura Ace 9150
R.D: Dura Ace 9150
Shifters: Ultegra 8070
K7: Dura Ace 11-30
DiscBrake Calipers: Ultegra
Rotors: XTR (front 160mm / rear 140mm) Wheels: Farsports Feder 45mm Hooked
Hubs: Far 230
Tires: Veloflex Corsa Race 25mm
Inner tube: Pirelli Smartube
Sadlle: Berk Lupina
Pedals: Dura Ace 9100
Bottlecage: Tune Wasserträger 2.0
Bartape: Supacaz
With new compression ring and expander

Total weight 6,54kg

Very nice bike. How are the far rd230 hubs? I get also a whelset with them.

[tortor]

SL7 2022 Spectraflair brushed chrome size 56

Congrats on the new frame!
I absolutely love the color and think this is the best 2022 colorway.
Currently I am torn between the 2021 emerald green / gloss black frame and the 2022 satin black / spectraflair frame.
Would you mind posting some more pictures or a video of the frame in the sunlight please? In some pictures it almost looks like a gloss color and I have no idea how much it sparkles. What is your impression of it so far?
Enjoy your NBD!

Thanks
Chrome-brushed decals have a really cheap rendreding... for a 5Keuro frameset.
I will invest on a custom paint modification on the frameset to replace chrome with white inscriptions.
There will be some other color modifications. I will explain it when done.

[KebabKillah]

My Tarmac!

Frame: S-Works SL 7 52cm
Handlebar: Deda Superleggera RS (waiting for AX Lightness 4200)
Stem: S-Works 100mm
Crankarms: Easton EC90 SL 170mm
Charings: Carbon TI 50/34
Chain: XTR 12 speed
Power meter: Sigeyi Axo
F.D: Dura Ace 9150
R.D: Dura Ace 9150
Shifters: Ultegra 8070
K7: Dura Ace 11-30
DiscBrake Calipers: Ultegra
Rotors: XTR (front 160mm / rear 140mm) Wheels: Farsports Feder 45mm Hooked
Hubs: Far 230
Tires: Veloflex Corsa Race 25mm
Inner tube: Pirelli Smartube
Sadlle: Berk Lupina
Pedals: Dura Ace 9100
Bottlecage: Tune Wasserträger 2.0
Bartape: Supacaz
With new compression ring and expander

Total weight 6,54kg

Very nice bike. How are the far rd230 hubs? I get also a whelset with them.

Thank you!
First ride today. I received the wheels last week. The freehub is very noisy and the bearings don't have cover. I would say more after several rides

[reimns]

I will change the chainrings those days with sram red.

[Ronin416]

Need to strip all hardware and stickers

10-4, no hanger too?


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Yes, please post the updated weight once you have. I'm interested

Here’s the weight minus the hanger and bolts are worth.

Pro Abalone Spectraflair 56cm

974g

It’s already a win since I’m downsizing from 58cm to 56cm.

Question is… do I sell this new and get this…



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[riochang]

Was torn between 2022 fluid or satin spectraflair color, and after seeing both frames in person, this is what I got.
It's not as black as usual satin carbon, Id say its closer to gunmetal dark greyish color which I really like!
Bare frame in size 52 is 782g and 350g for the fork.

[GlasgowMan87]

Was torn between 2022 fluid or satin spectraflair color, and after seeing both frames in person, this is what I got.
It's not as black as usual satin carbon, Id say its closer to gunmetal dark greyish color which I really like!
Bare frame in size 52 is 782g and 350g for the fork.

Very nice! I’m currently debating between those two colours and the black/white zebra. Wish I could see them all in person as well but none in stock in Scotland. What put you off the fluid?

[riochang]

Very nice! I’m currently debating between those two colours and the black/white zebra. Wish I could see them all in person as well but none in stock in Scotland. What put you off the fluid?

Fluid was really nice as well, but since I'm using red axs groupo I thought the silver chainring wouldn't match with fluid color too well

[Ride4Life]

Was torn between 2022 fluid or satin spectraflair color, and after seeing both frames in person, this is what I got.
It's not as black as usual satin carbon, Id say its closer to gunmetal dark greyish color which I really like!
Bare frame in size 52 is 782g and 350g for the fork.

That color scheme looks really good with that axs groupset.....

[DanielNorway]

Has anyone travelled with their SL7?

Im having a EVOC BIKE BAG PRO, seems like that will be a tight fit, and its a bit of a hazzle to remove stem/spacers on the SL7.
https://www.evocsports.com/BIKE-BAG-PRO/100410901

Wondering if I should look at the EVOC ROAD BIKE BAG PRO..?
https://www.evocsports.com/ROAD-BIKE-BAG-PRO/100409100

[Visus]

get a proper hardcase. Otherwise it's just a question of time until your frame gets smashed by airline packers

I have one of these, outstanding quality: https://buxumbox.com/

[jadedaid]

Second the buxumbox. I fly with my bike a lot, and would never put it in a soft shell. I've seen the beating the buxumbox has taken, and I doubt the Tarmac would survive that in a soft shell. Even with the hardshell flying is always a gamble, but if the airline damages a riveted alumnimum box then you've got an easier case with insurance.