The fastest bike of the century? Off The Line | S-Works Tarmac SL7

The Specialized Tarmac has been tried and tested over the course of the last two decades and has since prevailed as one of the most winningest road bikes in entirety of the 21st century. The SL7 version was released in 2020 as Specialized's latest and fastest edition and has had zero problems maintaining its status as the meanest bike in the peloton.
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[@SPL88]

Still riding my Venge. They just don’t make them like that anymore!

[@Alimukz]

The cycling industry did a great job of making us forget that the rider makes the bike 💸💵🤑

[@waterdeptworker]

Exactly, between the SL7 and Canyon both Aero bikes only gave me an extra .5 mph over one hour compared to my Emonda 14 pound rim brake bike...But the Emonda I can ride for 2-4 hours without any discomfort.

[@janemf]

How do you get notifications so you know when to post on every bike over a certain dollar amount? Oh? That’s not you? It sure seems like it. Are they all friends of yours? Do you plan this together?

[@Alimukz]

@@janemf why are you so triggered by this comment?

[@devintom4346]

Exactly! And the Venge was a great and fast bike! He said "Thank you Specialized"?? For what? Smh

[@jameshardison6025]

You know I don't see myself dishing out 17,000 for a bike I will stick with my giant contend 3 which is a fast bike that was under $900 end my top speed is 31.24 mph yes the giant kitten 3 is a little outdated with does Shimano claris group set but eventually I will upgrade to the 105

[@jameshardison6025]

I can't see myself spending 17,000 on a bike I am just fine with my giant contend 3 which is under $900 and I upgraded to a carbon fork only weighs 22 lb yes the Shimano claris group set is a little outdated but I can reach a top speed of 31.24 mph

[@waterdeptworker]

It will get you an extra 1/2 mile in an hour ride but there are many more comfortable bikes...So would you give up comfort for a difference of 19.5 mph than 19 mph???,..ask that after a 2 or 3 hour ride...Answer NO.

[@Alimukz]

This is true. I had a 10 year old aluminium trek which I replacwd with a new carbon aero custom bike.... Looks so good but causes me shoulder and knee pain

[@theproscloset]

For some people, that trade off may be worth it.

[@waterdeptworker]

@@theproscloset professional riders YES...Same like someone doing steriods...If I was a pro athlete YES do steriods but for some average joe not worth it.

[@janemf]

@@Alimukzyou know the Allez has mostly the same geometry as the tarmac and is a lot cheaper.

[@Alimukz]

@@janemf it's insane that geometry qualifies a bike costing more than a car. Cyclists are suckers

[@puffinsmurf3749]

Just for 14k you can just go get the tarmac SL8 today… why get 7 lol

[@hectorpoh5297]

lmfao

[@devintom4346]

Its so Aero??😂😂😂 wow

[@fiLthy_Rx]

$15,000 for a bicycle with a "Made in Taiwan" sticker on the downtube -- the 'S' in 'S-WORKS' must stand for 'Sucker'. Never in my life...

[@janemf]

What’s wrong with Taiwan? They make fantastic soup and noodles, I guess it’s not about quality in this case? You just don’t like Taiwan? What’s that called again?

[@Alimukz]

@@janemf if it's made in Taiwan it's made very CHEAP so he's right... You are suckers for paying stupid money 💩

[@fiLthy_Rx]

@@janemf I don't have a problem with Taiwan whatsoever, I do however take issue with an 'American company' pricing a bicycle at $15,000 when it wasn't manufactured here -- that's bullshit. That kind of astronomical pricing for a bicycle should be reserved solely for boutique bikes such as Colnago C-series models, No. 22, ENVE, Moots, etc. -- bicycles that were handmade within the same country that the company is from, not in a Taiwanese factory where that price point is by no means justified.

[@theproscloset]

One thing that's often forgotten is the R&D cost. Labor and material costs are one way to save money, but for a cutting-edge design, there is a lot of work that goes into figuring out how to save marginal gains.

[@mello6450]

Would love to have one but I'll just wait a year or two and get it used for nearly half the retail price