Name: Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Road Bike
Brand: specialized
SKU: EK5A79844
Price: 8999.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

PRODUCT DETAILS

Nothing is faster than the Tarmac SL8 thanks to a combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, and ride quality previously thought impossible. After eight generations and over two decades of development, it’s more than the fastest Tarmac ever - it’s the world’s fastest race bike. Your legs up for it? Aerodynamics or lightweight alone don’t win races - speed is what matters. Delivering that speed requires creating an uncompromising combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, stiffness, and compliance. Through race simulations using real world data our Ride Science team knows the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest race bike ever made on the routes that matter - 16.6 seconds faster over 40km, 128 seconds faster over Milan San Remo, 20 seconds faster over the legendary Tourmalet climb.

AERO IN EVERYTHING: Were putting aero where it matters - the leading edge - not just where it looks good. In the process weve created our most aerodynamic road bike ever. Yes, its more aero than the Venge. Clean air is optimized for maximum advantage with the Tarmacs new nose cone - the Speed Sniffer. By moving the steer tube back - the tube that determines head tube width - the leading edge of the head tube can be much sharper, delivering a much lower drag shape. Utilizing new UCI rules, the Tarmac SL8 has the narrowest, most aero seat post weve ever made ensuring fast moving, dirty air around the legs can flow back more cleanly. Doesnt victory smell sweet
MINIMUM WEIGHT, MAXIMUM AERO: Tarmac SL8 took learnings from Aethos to be easily built at the UCI minimum with a full aero set up. The team delivered a mind bending, scale tickling 685 gram frame - 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than anything on else on the World Tour*. With the ability to make lightweight a top priority in the down tube, seat tube, and rear of the bike lessons from Aethos were applied. The frames shape carries load so efficiently that extra carbon stiffness layers become redundant. *Unless of course you count the time Kasper Asgreen raced our 585 gram Aethos frame during a Tour stage.
GOES LIKE HELL, RIDES LIKE HEAVEN: With massive gains in stiffness-to-weight - an improvement of 33% over the SL7 - the Tarmac SL8 takes legendary handling, aggressive responsiveness and World Championship proven geometry to the next level. The bike is stiffer at the pedals, more precise at the bars, and combines it with a compliant ride in the saddle that sets a new benchmark for race bike comfort. Thanks to our Rider-First Engineering, every rider, regardless of size, gets the same unprecedented ride quality and handling. In the saddle the Tarmac SL8 delivers 6% more compliance, floating over rough road with a supple feel unique in the high strung world of race bikes. Tarmacs proven geometry and 32mm tire clearance are identical to the SL7, ensuring easy adaptation and the versatility to run higher volume tires when needed.
BEYOND GENDER: There can be more difference between two male cyclists than between a male and female. Gender alone doesnt provide nearly enough data to specialize and that means creating male or female bikes is arbitrary and outdated. Every rider can get the next level advantage of Tarmac SL8. Its time to go Beyond Gender.

INTENDED USE:

Endurance

Endurance bikes prioritize comfort and the ability to travel long distances, on pavement.

Performance

The ultimate speed, performance, and efficiency on paved surfaces.

Gravel Adventure

Gravel bikes include wider tires made for riding off pavement on dirt roads or other hardpack. Gravel Adventure bikes focus on comfort and longevity in the saddle. They may also include additional mounting points for bags, racks, fenders, etc.

Gravel Race

These bikes still include wider tires than road bikes and focus on the best off-pavement performance.

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SPECIFICATIONS

MATERIAL:

Carbon Fiber

WHEEL SIZE:

700c

ELECTRONIC SHIFTING:

Yes

NUMBER OF GEARS:

2x12

TIRE SIZE:

700x26

GENDER:

Unisex

FRAME:

Tarmac Sl8 Fact 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded Bb, 12x142mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc

FORK:

Tarmac Sl8 Fact 10r Carbon, 12x100mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc

SHIFTERS:

Sram Force Etap Axs |

FRONT DERAILLEUR:

Sram Force Etap Axs, Braze-On

REAR DERAILLEUR:

Sram Force Etap Axs, 12-Speed

BRAKES:

Sram Force Etap Axs, Hydraulic Disc

CRANKS:

Sram Force Dub, Power Meter |

CASSETTE:

Sram Force, 12-Speed, 10-33t

BOTTOM BRACKET:

Sram Dub Bsa 68

CHAIN:

Sram Force 12-Speed |

HUBS:

Roval Rapide Cl Ii, 21mm Internal Width Carbon Rim Tubeless Ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, Dt For Roval 350 Hub, Dt Swiss Revolution Spokes, 51mm Depth

RIM:

Roval Rapide Cl Ii, 21mm Internal Width Carbon Rim Tubeless Ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, Dt For Roval 350 Hub, Dt Swiss Revolution Spokes, 60mm Depth

TIRES:

S-Works Turbo, 2br, 700x26mm

STEM:

Roval Rapide Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem

HANDLEBARS:

Roval Rapide Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem

GRIPS:

Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

SADDLE:

Power Pro With Mirror

SEAT POST:

S-Works Tarmac Sl8 Carbon Seat Post, Fact Carbon, 15mm Offset

SEAT BINDER:

Tarmac Integrated Wedge

ERIK'S EXTRAS

ERIK'S Low Price Guarantee

If you find a lower price on an identical product within 30 days of purchase, ERIK'S will refund you the difference! Click here for further details.

Professional, Quality Assembly

Our bikes are assembled & inspected by professionally trained ERIK'S staff. They thoroughly check for proper adjustment, tighten and true wheels, and ensure your new bike is ready to ride. In some instances, an assembly fee will apply.

Free Accessory Installation

ERIK'S has every accessory you need to make cycling more enjoyable. At the time of purchasing your new bike at ERIK'S, accessories will be installed free of charge.

Free 90-Day Safety Check

ERIK'S will perform a FREE safety check with adjustments within the first 90-days that you own your new bike.

Lifetime Extended Parts Warranty

ERIK'S Parts Warranty extends the manufacturer's warranty on any new bike purchased from ERIK'S. This covers any parts defect for as long as you own your new bicycle from ERIK'S For a full description, stop in at any ERIK'S Location.

ERIK'S Care Bike Service Plans

ERIK'S offers one or two-year ERIK'S Care Service Plans to help you keep your bike in peak performance - and save money on service costs! See our Service Plans page for details.

Bike Trade-in Program

Select new bikes purchased from ERIK'S within the last 6 years may qualify for store credit you can use towards a new bike... or anything else we sell! Click here for full program details.

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