There are two versions of the Tarmac SL7 S-Works; the SRAM Red ETap AXS version tested here, and a Shimano DuraAce Di2 model. The SRAM build has premium quality parts throughout.

Befittingly, Specialized has brought forth a new colour scheme for the team’s S-Works Tarmac SL7 road bikes, coating them in an eye-popping blend of red and purple, to perfectly complement the ...

The S-Works and Pro Tarmac SL7 bikes come with power meters as standard. Quarq does the honors on the SRAM eTap version, while on the Shimano-equipped bikes it will be Specialized’s own Power ...

S-Works Tarmac SL7. Reed. Even your slow rides are pretty damn fast on the 2022 Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7.That’s how I titled a recent 70-mile ride on Strava.

At £12,000 / $14,000 for the S-Works models, with a slight uplift in some territories for the newer version of SRAM Red AXS, the price tag of the Tarmac SL8 is never going to be deemed cheap.

Remco Evenepoel's World Champion Edition Specialized Tarmac SL7 handlebar view. Soudal-Quick-Step uses the Tarmac SL7 on both climbing and flat stages due to its low weight and aero profile.

We’ve featured a lot of Specialized S-Works Tarmac pro bikes over the years. Like Remco’s 2022 La Vuelta winning SL7 and then his World Champ edition SL7 a few months later.

A one-off Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 road bike is available through The Vault by Robb Report. The two-wheeler was signed by Demi Vollering.