The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Road Bike is the fastest on the market, combining unparalleled aerodynamics, lightweight design, and exceptional ride quality. With eight generations and over two decades of development, it’s not just the fastest Tarmac, it’s the world’s fastest race bike.
Winning races is all about speed, not just aerodynamics or lightweight construction. The Tarmac SL8 delivers that speed through a perfect blend of aero efficiency, lightness, stiffness, and compliance. Specialized's Ride Science team, using real-world data and race simulations, confirms that the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest race bike ever made, 16.6 seconds faster over 40km, 128 seconds quicker at Milan-San Remo, and 20 seconds ahead on the legendary Tourmalet climb.
Aero Optimisation: Specialized have focused on aerodynamics where it truly matters, the leading edge. The Tarmac SL8 is their most aerodynamic road bike to date, even surpassing the Venge. The new "Speed Sniffer" nose cone reshapes the head tube for a sharper, lower-drag design, optimising airflow with a narrow, aero seat post that ensures cleaner air around the rider's legs for maximum speed.
Lightweight and Aero. Inspired by the Aethos, the Tarmac SL8 is engineered to hit the UCI minimum weight with a full aero setup. The frame weighs in at a mere 685g, 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than any other bike on the World Tour*. This design efficiently distributes load, eliminating the need for additional carbon layers, resulting in an incredibly lightweight yet robust frame.
Superior Ride Quality. The Tarmac SL8 offers a 33% improvement in stiffness-to-weight compared to the SL7, enhancing handling, responsiveness, and race-winning geometry. This bike is stiffer at the pedals, more precise at the handlebars, and provides an unmatched level of comfort in the saddle. Thanks to Rider-First Engineering, every rider, regardless of size, enjoys the same exceptional ride quality. The Tarmac SL8 also delivers 6% more compliance, gliding over rough roads while maintaining the proven geometry and 32mm tire clearance of the SL7, allowing for versatile tire options.
Beyond Gender. Specialized design bikes for every rider, not based on gender. The Tarmac SL8 offers top-tier performance for all cyclists, making gender-specific designs outdated and unnecessary.
The S-Works Tarmac SL8 Frameset is the ultimate foundation for your dream bike build, featuring a 68mm threaded bottom bracket, flat mount disc brakes, and seamless integration for a hassle-free setup. The Satin Carbon/Silver to Green Pearl colorway is Specialized's lightest finish on an S-Works Tarmac SL8 Frameset, ideal for those who want a custom paint job. This RTP (Ready To Paint) colorway is the perfect blank canvas for you to create your dream bike with a custom painter.