Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 Frameset (Gloss Metallic Deep Marine/Satin Black) (52cm)

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 Frameset Description:

Why should you be forced to choose between aerodynamics and weight, between ride quality and speed? It’s simple, you shouldn’t. Enter the Tarmac SL7—climb on the lightest bike the UCI allows, then descend on the fastest. Specialized utilized their most advanced technology, from their FreeFoil Shape Library to an all-new Rider-First Engineered frame, to deliver a race bike that is truly without compromise. The days of making sacrifices between “aero” and “lightweight” bikes are over—the all-new Tarmac is the fastest race bike, ever. One bike to rule them all.

Features:

• “Aero is everything”: In a quest for tube shapes that deliver the fastest frame that the UCI rules allow, Specialized took a page out of the Venge development book. The result? A Tarmac that’s the fastest they ever tested—45 seconds faster over 40km than the Tarmac SL6 (built with Aerofly II handlebars, sold separately). No compromises, just pure speed.
• The Tarmac SL7 design philosophy was simple; keep it at, or below, the UCI weight limit out of the box, with no sacrifices to aerodynamics. With the help of the FreeFoil Shape Library, tools like isotopic FEA analysis, and some engineering wizardry by the best engineers in the industry, Specialzied delivered a frame that weighs a mere 800 grams, without giving up a gram of aero, stiffness or ride quality.
• Rider-First Engineered: Ensures that the new Tarmac is the most balanced, best handling Tarmac yet—no matter the size. With a quiver of the world’s best test riders, Specialized made changes to the Tarmac based on thousands of kilometers of real on road riding and feedback. They balanced the ride quality between the front and rear end, so even the longest days in the saddle continue to be comfortable—all without giving up any of the Tarmac’s legendary handling and race-winning snappiness.
• Building on the aero reputation from the Venge, the Tarmac utilizes simple integration to create a clean, fast cockpit that’s easy to live with. Improved routing for any configuration — mechanical shifting, traditional stems, round bars, etc. — all while keeping its aerodynamic attributes. These same traits also make the Tarmac easy to work on and easy to travel with. It’s a win-win.