The S-Works Tarmac SL8 Road Bike stands as the world's fastest race bike, thanks to its unparalleled blend of aerodynamics, lightweight construction, and exceptional ride quality. When the top Formula One team aimed for cycling supremacy, they turned to the industry leader in innovation and technology, Specialized.
Ride the Legend: S-Works Tarmac SL8 LTD: Red-Bull - BORA - hansgrohe Edition
Experience the thrill of riding an exact replica of the bike the new team will use in the 2024 Tour de France. The S-Works Tarmac SL8 combines unrivaled performance with Roval’s Rapide CLX II Team wheels, Rapide Cockpit, the latest SRAM RED AXS group, and the S-Works Power Saddle with Mirror. Topped off with ultra-fast Turbo Cotton race day tyres, this limited edition bike offers a rare opportunity.
AERO IN EVERYTHING
Specialized have optimised aerodynamics where it counts, the leading edge. The Tarmac SL8 is Specialized's most aerodynamic road bike ever, surpassing even the Venge. The innovative Speed Sniffer nose cone sharpens the head tube for a dramatic reduction in drag. Utilising new UCI regulations, the Tarmac SL8 features the narrowest, most aerodynamic seat post, ensuring smoother airflow around the legs for maximum speed. Victory has never been sweeter.
MINIMUM WEIGHT, MAXIMUM AERO
Inspired by the Aethos, the Tarmac SL8 is engineered to be built at the UCI minimum weight while maintaining a full aero setup. The frame weighs just 685g, 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and among the lightest on the World Tour. By prioritising lightweight construction in the down tube, seat tube, and rear, the frame efficiently carries load, rendering additional carbon stiffness layers unnecessary.
PERFORMANCE AND COMFORT UNMATCHED
The Tarmac SL8 boasts a 33% improvement in stiffness-to-weight over the SL7, offering legendary handling, aggressive responsiveness, and World Championship-proven geometry. It’s stiffer at the pedals, more precise at the bars, and delivers a compliant ride in the saddle, setting a new benchmark for race bike comfort. Rider-First Engineering ensures every rider, regardless of size, enjoys the same exceptional ride quality and handling. The Tarmac SL8’s geometry and 32mm tyre clearance match the SL7, providing easy adaptation and versatility for higher volume tyres when needed.
UNRIVALED COMPONENTS
The S-Works Tarmac SL8 LTD: Red-Bull - BORA - hansgrohe Edition is equipped with the finest components. The full SRAM RED AXS groupset, the lightest electronic group in the world, includes a power meter and pairs perfectly with the Roval Rapide CLX II Team tubeless-ready wheelset. The Roval Rapide cockpit minimises weight and maximises speed, making this the ultimate race machine.
Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe is a UCI WorldTeam cycling team with a German license, founded and managed by Ralph Denk. It is sponsored by global energy drinks brand Red Bull, BORA, a German manufacturer of extractor hoods and cooktops, and Hansgrohe, a bathroom fittings manufacturer.