2024 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport Upgrades

I finally upgraded the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport! The bike is dialled in for the summer. Excited to take it for a spin.
The Build:
- SRAM Rival AXS 12 Speed
- 46/33 Chainrings
- 10-36 Cassette
- SwishTi OSPW w/ ceramic bearings
- S-Works Aerofly 2 handlebars
- Elitewheels 50mm Carbon Wheelset
- Continental GP5000 - 28mm
- SRAM CLX-R Rotors - 160mm
- Specialized Power Saddle - 143mm
- Wahoo Elemnt Bolt v2
- Garmin Varia RTL515
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[@nqphoto]

I was wondering if that was a TE37 sticker up there hahaha very nice, thinking about picking one these up.

[@JFomo]

As a SL7 owner, I approve your choice of bike 👌

[@Velodeen]

Thank you! The bike has been a blast to ride. Excited to put more miles in this summer!

[@davidg2731]

What's the weight of the upgraded bike?

[@DP-PhD]

Looks nice :)

[@Velodeen]

Thanks!

[@L64Cirrus]

Great bike. What front and rear lights have you fitted?

[@Velodeen]

Thank you! I have the Garmin Varia RTL515 for the rear and the Bontrager Ion 100 for the front

[@CoresMusic]

How does it compare to the Allez Sprint? Which model did you have? I have a 2018 (rim brake) and contemplating the same upgrade. Specifically what's the ride quality difference? Less harsh? Thanks!

[@Velodeen]

I had the same, 2018 rim brake Allez Sprint. I would say it’s definitely more comfortable. It’s less harsh. But it’s also stiffer and slightly more responsive. I find it’s more compliant in the sense that the stiffness and agility is there but it’s not as hard on the rider.

[@CoresMusic]

@@Velodeen that’s great, thanks! Very helpful. Just ordered the SL7 comp 👍🏽

[@edesmark9527]

Great job! I´m upgrading my sport aswell. What did you do with your 105 components and wheel set? Sold them? I talked to my dealer in town, and said: "Hey, I dont need those wheels", then you had to pay the difference against a pair of new carbon fiber wheels. So the shop kept the wheels that came with the bike. Maybe you did the same?

[@Velodeen]

I just sold everything on marketplace. Those parts pretty much paid for the rival groups that's on the bike now.

[@sebastianojeda4398]

great job, its a wonderful bike.. whats size is your bike? and your height?

[@Velodeen]

Thank you! I'm riding a size 56 and I'm 6'1.

[@lolbubs11111]

What size gp5000 are you running and how is the fit? Cheers

[@Velodeen]

I’m running 28mm gp5000s on a 28mm wide rim so the fitment is flush on the wheel. A little bit of a pain to put on but nothing some tire levers can’t solve

[@lostboy8814]

Nice....are you using Shimano 105 pedals on this?

[@Velodeen]

I have the RS500 pedals

[@lostboy8814]

@@Velodeen Perfect

[@user-gv1wm3ln2j]

Why would you just buy the sl7 comp or expert if you were going to do all these upgrades

[@Velodeen]

I enjoy tinkering with bikes. Plus this worked out to be cheaper than the comp so still worth it for me.