Bike check: Remco Evenepoel’s world champion Specialized Tarmac SL7

Take a closer look at the bike the world champion is racing this month at the Giro d'Italia.

Updated Jun 1, 2023 Will Tracy

Photo: Zac Williams

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At 23 years old, Remco Evenepoel has already racked up an enviable palmarès, complete with two Liège-Bastogne-Liège victories and a grand tour GC win at last year’s Vuelta, only to be followed up with taking the rainbow jersey at the road world championships.

This month, he’s attempting to add a Giro d’Italia grand tour GC victory to that list, and he’s off to a good start after winning the opening time trial to take the maglia rosa leader’s jersey. He has since ceded it but maintains an advantage over the top GC contenders in what could be a memorable grand tour.

We got a closer look at Evenepoel’s Specialized Tarmac SL7, which in addition to a special livery commemorating his world championship win, was also sporting pink handlebar tape to match his leader’s jersey for stage 2. The bike features a Shimano Dura-Ace groupset, Roval wheels, a Pro cockpit, and a Specialized saddle.

Remco Evenepoel's World Champion Edition Specialized Tarmac SL7 — Remco Evenepoel’s world champion Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 features a Shimano Dura-Ace groupset, Roval wheels, a Pro cockpit, and a Specialized 3D-printed Mirror saddle. (Photo: Zac Williams)

Remco Evenepoel's World Champion Edition Specialized Tarmac SL7 close up — Specialized has worked the world champion’s rainbow stripes into Evenepoel’s Tarmac. Tacx provides the team with bottle cages. (Photo: Zac Williams)

Evenepoel even gets a rainbow-striped computer mount. Pro supplies Soudal Quick-Step with Vibe carbon handlebars. (Photo: Zac Williams)

Remco Evenepoel's World Champion Edition Specialized Tarmac SL7 toptube inscription — The top tube commemorates Evenepoel’s world championship victory. (Photo: Zac Williams)

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Remco Evenepoel's World Champion Edition Specialized Tarmac SL7 handlebar view — Evenepoel likes his brake hoods toed in.

Evenepoel raced stage 2 on Roval Rapide CLX II wheels. (Photo: Zac Williams)

Remco Evenepoel's World Champion Edition Specialized Tarmac SL7 back angle — The number 1 slot goes to Remco Evenepoel at this year’s Giro. Can he finish in that position? (Photo: Zac Williams)

Will Tracy is a San Francisco based editor interested in all things cycling. Since getting his start in cycling journalism with Peloton Magazine, he has reported from the Tour de France; the Taipei Cycle, Eurobike, and Sea Otter trade shows; and covered the biggest events in gravel racing including Unbound and SBT GRVL. When not biking, he stays active with climbing and running and likes to take photos, cook, and serially dabble in new hobbies.