January 25, 2023 1 min read

2023 Specialized Tarmac SL7

 

2023 Specialized Tarmac SL7

with

SRAM Red eTap AXS

The Specialized Tarmac is for those who quite simply want one of the best road bikes available. An aero road bike built for speed yet comfortable enough to spend all day in the saddle, all in an extremely light package.    

We use the bike, in this instance more like a fine wine being paired with a insatiable cheese. Something like a semi soft Gruyère or Comté and a nice Pinot Noir. The Tarmac and (bias opinion) best cycling saddle bag are a winning combination.   

Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sram axs etap

 2023 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sram AXS eTap bike weight 

Listed on Specialized Bicycles website at:

14.9914 poundsor 6.8kg

 

Specialized Tarmac SL7

Specialized Tarmac SL7 2023Specialized Tarmac SL7 SRAM axs etapSpecialized Tarmac SL7 disc brake Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sram drivetrain ALMSTHRE saddle bag on the Tarmac

We had the fortune of borrowing the new 2023 Tarmac to use in a photo shoot for our bike saddle bags. The good folks at Cadence Cyclery in Encinitas let us borrow it for a few hours (Thank you!).

 

 

 

For all your cycling bag needs CLICK HERE to check out the full ALMSTHRE product line!  

 

Rob wessels
Rob wessels



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