Tarmac SL8 Expert
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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$6,500Weight | 17.1 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Carbon |
Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | Rival AXS |
Power Meter | Rival AXS |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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View ComparisonFeb 2024 · Will Tracy
From aero chainrings to 1x drivetrains and more, Bora-Hansgrohe is taking advantage of all the latest SRAM gear on its Specialized Tarmac SL8 bikes.
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
The next generation Specialized Tarmac is here. And as you might expect, the new bike is lighter, faster, and more comfortable thanks to a number…
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
Frame | Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Gloss Smoke / Obsidian; Gloss Metallic Dark Navy / Astral Blue Pearl; Satin Powder Indigo Tint over Silver Dust / White |
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Fork | Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 |
Stem | Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree |
Handlebar | Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach |
Saddle | Body Geometry Power Expert |
Seatpost | S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset Type: Rigid |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed |
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Front Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on |
Crank | SRAM Rival with Power Meter, 48/35T |
Power Meter | SRAM Rival with Power Meter, 48/35T |
Shifters | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
Cassette | SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t |
Chain | SRAM Rival 12-speed |
Brakes | Front: SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Front: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim, Rear: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim |
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Tires | Front: S-Works Turbo, folding bead, 700x26mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, folding bead, 700x26mm |
Last updated May 18