2023 Specialized
Tarmac SL6
A carbon frame race bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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$2,700| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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Dec 2023 · Dave Rome
This bike sacrifices absolute aero for ride quality, and I'm all for it.
Nov 2023 · Ashley Quinlan
One of the finest race bikes available in 2023
Incredibly well balanced handling
Aero bike speed
Light weight
Pro level race bike stiffness but with well rounded comfort
Wider tyres set up tubeless will be a worthwhile upgrade for most
Handlebar tops comfort
High cost
Aug 2023 · Paul Norman
The Tarmac SL8 is Specialized’s replacement for the pro-level Tarmac SL7, with the brand boasting better aerodynamics, lighter weight, improved
Aug 2023 · Jamie Williams
Why three bottle cage mounts? Where are the batteries hiding? How is the frame tested for strength? We've grilled Specialized engineers to find out more about the bike everyone is talking about
Aug 2023
Decades of development leads to lightest, fastest Tarmac ever made
Aug 2023 · Josh Croxton
It claims to be better than the SL7 in every way... but does that actually translate to performance on the road?
Sharp handling
685g frame weight (claimed)
Stiff under power
Unassuming looks
Aug 2023 · Calvin Zajac
Specialized have unveiled the new Specialized Tarmac SL8, but how does the all-purpose aero weapon perform in the first test?
Stylish and ergonomic Roval Rapide One-Piece cockpit
Ready-to-ride fully equipped bikes with an actual weight of 6.8 kg
Retrofit the Roval Rapide cockpit on the cheaper models
Aug 2023 · Alvin Holbrook
Lighter, more aerodynamic, and more comfortable, the Specialized Tarmac SL8 is truly hard to fault in our first ride review.
| Frame | Tarmac SL6, FACT 9r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, clean routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Blue Ghost Pearl over White / Tarmac Black; Tarmac Black / Smoke - Wild; Pine Green / Light Silver |
|---|---|
| Fork | FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano 68mm threaded |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Tiagra 4700, 10-speed, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra Disc 4720, 10-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano, 10-speed, 11-32t |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-Speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Tiagra BR-4770, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Tiagra BR-4770, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Axis Sport Disc, Rear: Axis Sport Disc |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm |
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