LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. order enquiries - 0330 088 3334. mon - fri, 9am - 5pm. While there still isn’t consensus in the industry about bottom bracket standards, a return to threads has been a noticeable trend in some quarters, and Specialized already ditched press-fit on the 2021 DivergeThe brand has opted for a standard 68mm-wide ISO (BSA) shell rather than favoured for the latest releases from Trek, including the 2021 Emonda. 2021. Cynicism aside, we think the bike will be a total hoot to ride and hope to try one out soon. This is largely thanks to new cable routing that does away with the loops of hose/outer cable running from bar to frame, much like the arrangement used on the Venge.The Aerofly II bar has massively wide tops and it’s matched to a slick stem that Specialized adapted from the Venge. While the SL6 was designed to take tyres up to 30mm, the SL7 takes things further, officially accepting 32mm rubber (on rims with an internal width of 21mm), although bikes will ship with 26mm tyres as standard.Another spec detail that stands out is the move to a threaded bottom bracket, which is good news for home mechanics everywhere. According to Specialized, the actual “fit numbers” haven’t changed at all between the Tarmac SL6 and SL7, and the apparent differences are down to the headset arrangement and the way stack and reach are measured. Im only guessing tho. We’ve seen similar designs on numerous recently launched bikes including the Trek Emonda, , but it’s designed to offer a similar trade-off in aero and practicality. Sign up to receive our newsletter!
Incidentally, Specialized no longer makes men and women’s-specific bikes – the Tarmac is considered unisex. We may not compete but we love the feel of a racing bike – an Orca that is light, fast and beautiful. One really handy feature is the integrated out-front computer mount that includes adaptors to fit Garmin, Wahoo, Polar, Cateye and Bryton devices on top, and GoPros or Specialized lights underneath. Thanks! The two cheapest aluminium models – the Diverge Elite E5 and Diverge Base E5 – do not have either version of the Future Shock.Specialized worked on rideable modified versions of the previous-generation bike to test its new geometry. Viewed in profile, the Tarmac SL7 looks like it splits the difference between the Tarmac SL6 and the Venge, with tubes slimmer than the latter, but larger than the former. Nukeproof 2020 Ridewear. FACEBOOK.
Note that Specialized is offering multiple paint-jobs for many models, not all are pictured here.As detailed below, there is some variation in models between territories.With the SL7 taking over the high-end, Specialized is keeping the SL6 for now as an entry-level carbon option, with two models featuring lower-spec FACT 9r carbon frames. This means, as always, you’ll likely be able to squeeze in something a touch chunkier if you’re feeling bold. They would have already placed the orders for new versions and no old versions to sell. The new Tarmac SL7 is also disc-only, and the top-flight S-Works bike is claimed to weigh just 6.7kg in Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 spec.
One really handy feature is the integrated out-front computer mount that includes adaptors to fit Garmin, Wahoo, Polar, Cateye and Bryton devices on top, and GoPros or Specialized lights underneath. The new Tarmac SL7 is also disc-only, and the top-flight S-Works bike is claimed to weigh just 6.7kg in Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 spec. The generous clearances also mean the bike is able to run tyres up to 42mm wide with mudguards. It is also only designed to smooth out rough roads and trails, reducing upper body fatigue, rather than taking big hits on rocky descents, like a In our experience to date, the system does live up to the hype – it has been shown to be impressively effective in testing on both the Roubaix and previous-generation Diverge, and Every carbon model of the Diverge is equipped with Future Shock, though only the S-Works Diverge, Diverge Expert Carbon, Diverge Pro Carbon and Diverge Comp Carbon feature the latest version of the damper.
Features Maybe they’ll call it mountain biking? But then, if it ain't broke...The 2 cages is interesting, I would prefer 2 for marathon racing, but the downside is exposing the down tube to more rock strikes like the Canyon Lux.The thing with the Spark is its geometry is still spot on. We’ve seen similar designs on numerous recently launched bikes including the Trek Emonda, , but it’s designed to offer a similar trade-off in aero and practicality.
why Specialized opted for this system rather than a conventional telescopic fork but, in brief, it is a lighter overall setup that does not significantly affect handling. It offers 20mm of travel, allowing the cockpit to move up and down relative to the frame and fork.The Future Shock 1.5 – which is used on cheaper versions of the bike – has swappable springs (soft, medium and firm), but does not feature the hydraulic damper or adjuster. Sign up to receive our newsletter! Store telephone 02920 52 9955 Online sales 02921 2828 34.