*HOW TO* LOWER SPECIALIZED TARMAC SL7 STEM AT HOME WITH THE PARTS YOU HAVE. (COMP, PRO, S-WORKS) 

I hope this video helps :)

Thank you! I just got a new bike with an intergrated cockpit. The height wasnt to my liking so when I attempted to adjust it, I started to get freightened. This video has helped to get the correct items. Cheers.

Ahhh, I see a Microtech and a Tarmac, i'll leave a like. (great knife choice)

Very helpful video thanks! Just bought the SL8 pro here in Germany but this comes with the "old" SL7 Cockpit (as you certainly know). But I'm also thinking about making some changes with the spacers. Thanks again, cheers

Thank you gc performance! I appreciate it! Alot of people will be happy with this tutorial! this wine red color is growing in me tho! thank you microtech!!!

2:57 that is some serious cable kinking.

Not sure if I’m going off on a tangent, but when dropping the stem, necessarily that’ll result in reducing the space between the top of the knees and the torso, at the top of the pedal stroke (closing?) the hip angle to some extent. Countering clash of knees to torso in the more slammed position could be by a)reducing stem length? b)reducing crank arm length? c)reducing biscuits and gravy? Also, could the same “experiment” with lower position procedure be followed for 2019 venge? Regardless, fantastic work in this and all other videos, many thanks.

Next SL7 video to show us how to cut the steerer tube without take the fork off completely 😄

looking forward to the sl7 recall vid :)

Hi, very helpful video.. Can the steerer tube be shortened by cutting without disassembling it from the frame?

Hi, just wonder if the factory brake cable has some slack to install longer stem?

Thanks for your vide. Where do you have the replacement spacers from? And is it neccessary to put them on top?

I don't recommend do this without cutting short brake hose. because most BSA BB don't have a "cup" inside the frame. So if you just push down the stem, brake hose will be lowered too, and it's very likely that brake hose will touch the spindle of crankset, and rub it. I know this because it happens to my bike.

Thanks for the vid! With the longer recall plug in the SL7, can one just leave the chimney as-is and don‘t have to worry about structure / support since the long plug now covers full length of the tube?

@GC, If you had removed one more spacer, and then cut the steerer tube, would it be necessary to cut/adjust cable length too?

As per Tarmac's user manual, a spacer bigger than 5 mm shall not be placed above the open stem cover. Is it because of the top cap bolt's length? And what are the risks of installing a spacer bigger than the recommended one? Thanks.

Push the back bottom portion of the cover with your thumb right above the top spacer and the cover will pop right off without a tool!

love this channel even tho i dont have the top of the line bikes.

You can also keep the fork the way it is to sell your bike more easily later. But bikes are supposed to be ridden I guess, not sold.

Ah you swapped out the cap thing to the one with the hole in the top. Wondered why i had both in the box.

Do you sell the sl7 spacers and neck stem. Need it overnight shipped. ASAP

Hi GC, thanks for the great video! Can i ask how tall you are and what your leg length is? You said the bike is 52 - I'm just curious if I am going to order the right size. :)

I would want to believe the cables now need readjustment 🤔🇯🇲

Interesting. I'd like to do this. Very nice... Well done!

Great video. If you only want to remove the small spacer (0,5 cm) do you still need the special cap?

At first when you said loosen the 4 front stem bolts, I was like "Huh"... lol, good catch though. Great content brother! #RobbArmstrong

What size diameter and thickness are those spacers?

Thanks for this vid. And, sweet Microtech!

Sorry for a question, did you have the chance to mount the Aerofly II handlebar with the mechanical shifting? Because i would like to mount it on my Taramc SL7 Expert with mechanical Ultegra.. Many thanks in advance

Thanks. Can you advise the best way to measure the steerer prior to cutting on the SL7?

I got myself a brand new SL7 tarmac, when I got it I noticed that the wheel wasn't quite lined up with the bars, therefore I realigned it. Now when I turn the bars I can hear a hissing, I didn't thighten the bolts too much, the top one a bit tigheter than the pinch ones, pinch ones are just snug. No play in the headset.. Any suggestions or this is expected behavior? Bare in mind I haven't ridden the bike yet.

Do one for the Scott Addict RC.

Have you traveled with a SL7. How hard would it be to drop the bars for a bike bag? Also what ratchet would you need to upgrade the Rapide CLX hub?

I understand cutting the steerer tube. Is it just as safe to cut down a carbon seat post?

Does this technique require the carbon fibre spacers to be as you’ve shown? Or can this be done with the spacer kit specialized sell? e.g. Specialized My19 Venge Headset Spacer Kit? (In a case of a 2019 venge)

Brilliant, really helpful thank you.

Is there typically enough slack in the brake housing to swap stems to go up 10mm from like a 100 to a 110 without having to redo the cabling?

Do you know stem top cap torque spec?

How many spacers can I put on top of the stem? Because the manual says only 5 mm. Thanks

Can you do the same with an Addict RC please?

Hi buddy , what size are the stem bolt screw size ? For the stem cap screws ? Is it a M5 or M6 and how long is the screw ?

It is the same way to do for a trek émonda sl6?

Is there typically enough slack in the system to at least get some fresh grease on the upper and lower headset bearings?

the spacer and covers look sick! but does it fit on an Allez sprint? I just like the look of it xD

Helpful. Thanks! 👍

Do you have to re-bleed the line if you decided to cut the steer tube or do you just cut it without taking the fork out of the frame?

Does this work the same way for one-piecebars?

Do you have the top cap and the bottom screw piece for the cable in stock ?

whats the performance benefit of the swapping out the ratchet? Is it the same one in the CLX wheels? What's the expected gains, as I have thought about upgrading mine In my Pro

Hi GC, Where can I buy that stem cap with a hole? Im based in UAE. Thanks

i wish i have bike like that for my birthday this February 12 😔❤️

My dude. If my mechanic were sitting on my top tube like that, I would be pissed

hi there! could you fit the tarmac stem into a sworks venge?? I have a sworks venge and i need a 90mm stem and it seem way easier to find the "tarmac 90mm stem " would it fit my venge? kind regards!

Nice Microtech OTF knife ! ;)

Great video. Can you do a Trek Madone?

Planning on replacing my stem from 80mm to 100 or 110mm, would there be enough slack on the cables for the longer stem? Thanks!

Can you put a longer stem without rerouting everything again?

GC, what’s the size of those spacers? It’s a regular spacer you add to any bike?

Does the third big spacer (the one below the two you removed) breakaway?

What size are those spacers?

How low you can go before deciding on bar height because of the compression plug length? I assume you should not be riding with stem clamping carbon steerer below the compression plug.

Hey GC, with the original top cap and cover. do you need to use that specific top cap for the cover to clip in? Or is the top cap not involved with the integration of that plastic cover?

Do you have a link to buy the stem and spacer kit? I have the venge.

Is there any performance in changing the ratchet in the rear hub?

How do I get one of those Park Slider Knives/Stem Cap Remover?

Hi what do you have to do withe front brake line to replace/service the headset bearings

What is it that you changed in the hub to make the sounds louder?

If you cut off a spacer how is it still flush?

Hi can i know the diameter of the spacer and how many mm used in this video?

What is minimum height of the spacers on SL7 ? The first cover on headtube must always be installed + one 0.5 spacer (the first under the stem) ? Right? What is the total height excluding headtube length?

Hello can you help where can i find stem cap of sl7 around asia or specifically at ph? Thanks

Could you post a video with the Roubaix 2020 with FS2.0 and the Tarmac SL7 stem? Curious how it will looks since since the future stem is only available in 6 degr and tarmac sl7 stem 12 degrees. Already installed lower top cap and hoover bars replaced with standard spesh bars

Specialized manual says you can only put a maximum of 5mm spacer between the stem and the cap.

Hello Does it work for Venge as well?

This reminds me, do u have any Aerofly II bars in stock yet?

Hi GC Performance. I own a 2020 venge frame. Need to change stem but not able to find one in correct length. Do you think can use SL7 stem with Venge spacers ? Some say the spacers wont line up properly. Would appreciate ure thoughts !

Hello what degree is the SL7 stem? It looks zero degree? Am I correct?

Just wondering, do you have to use spacers? What’s the risk of not using the spacers?

When you cut the fork, how much lower should it be to the steam?

Can you do a video on changing the hub ?

Wondering if my bike is using FSA Acr headset, can I use SL7 or Venge stem ? Does the cable integration compatible?

do i need a torque wrench?

Hi, where did you get the alternative cap cover from? Thanks

does the round spacers have to be carbon only or can they be aluminium?

Hey what's th weight of sl7 pro size 52

Can this integrated system be applied to the roubiax expert 🤔

It's already low as is, No need to get a back strain even more

What degree is that stem? Is it a 6°?

What’s nice about lowering my stem is it doesn’t require a how to video. #sl6

Yep helpful thnx

Somebody who can tell me where i can buy the stem cover?

Cylindrical is less aero js

i need those top cap desperately :(

the hoses are cnacked .... i'm sure his brakes doesn't work well anymore !!

Just lower... nvm, wrong video.

don't hyper bend those cables.... kink city.

Lowering the stem on a Tarmac SL7 does not require tools. Just ride the bike, the CF steerer will snap, and your stem will automatically lower. LOL 😆

Very nice 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

What size are those stem bolts?