2025 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp vs 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD
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 SL8 LTD
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp numbers we have for size 54 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 406mm | +19 mm |
| Stack | 534mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 595mm | |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 72mm | |
| BB height | 268mm | 268mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 768mm | 834mm | +66 mm |
| Seat tube length | 475mm | 545mm | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 366mm | 370mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube length | 131mm | 204mm | +73 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1013mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD minus the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp, 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL7 CompSpecialized Tarmac SL8 LTD
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 SL7 CompComp | Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTDS-Works LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL7 FACT 9r | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT |
| Fork | Specialized FACT | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7170 | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 | SRAM Red AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM RED XG-1290 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM RED |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter |
| Chainring | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized PROVIDED BY | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | Roval Rapide CLX II |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2Br |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | SRAM Red AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop | Roval Rapide Cockpit |
| Stem | Specialized Tarmac integrated | Roval Rapide Cockpit |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Tarmac Carbon | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
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