Specialized Tarmac SL8 EXPERT
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.
Weight Size:
56cm
Weight:
7.77 kg (17 lb, 2.1 oz)
Saddle:
Body Geometry Power Expert
SeatPost:
S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset
Handlebars:
Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
Tape:
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Stem:
Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
Seat Binder:
Tarmac integrated wedge
Fork:
Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Frame:
Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Inner Tubes:
Turbo Ultralight, 48mm Presta valve
Front Wheel:
Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
Rear Wheel:
Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
Front Tire:
S-Works Turbo, folding bead, 700x26mm
Rear Tire:
S-Works Turbo, folding bead, 700x26mm
Chain:
SRAM Rival 12-speed
Cassette:
SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t
Bottom Bracket:
SRAM DUB BSA 68
Shift Levers:
SRAM Rival eTap AXS
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed
Crankset:
SRAM Rival with Power Meter
Front Derailleur:
SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on
Chainrings:
48/35T
Front Brake:
SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake:
SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic disc
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
44 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | |
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Crank Length | 165mm | 165mm | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm | 175mm |
Handlebar Width | 360mm | 380mm | 400mm | 420mm | 420mm | 440mm | 440mm |
Stem Length | 70mm | 80mm | 90mm | 100mm | 100mm | 110mm | 110mm |
Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
Seatpost Length | 300mm | 300mm | 300mm | 380mm | 380mm | 380mm | 380mm |
Frame Stack | 501mm | 514mm | 527mm | 544mm | 565mm | 591mm | 612mm |
Frame Reach | 366mm | 375mm | 380mm | 384mm | 395mm | 402mm | 408mm |
Stack to Stem | 509mm | 522mm | 535mm | 552mm | 573mm | 599mm | 620mm |
Reach to Stem | 363mm | 372mm | 377mm | 381mm | 393mm | 400mm | 406mm |
Head Tube Length | 99mm | 109mm | 120mm | 137mm | 157mm | 184mm | 204mm |
Head Tube Angle | 70.5° | 71.75° | 72.5° | 73° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 74° |
BB Height | 266mm | 266mm | 266mm | 268mm | 268mm | 268mm | 268mm |
BB Drop | 74mm | 74mm | 74mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm |
Trail | 71mm | 63mm | 58mm | 58mm | 55mm | 55mm | 52mm |
Fork Length, Full | 370mm | 370mm | 370mm | 370mm | 370mm | 370mm | 370mm |
Fork Rake/Offset | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
Front Center | 572mm | 574mm | 577mm | 579mm | 592mm | 606mm | 613mm |
Chainstay Length | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm |
Wheelbase | 970mm | 973mm | 975mm | 978mm | 991mm | 1006mm | 1013mm |
Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 496mm | 509mm | 531mm | 541mm | 563mm | 577mm | 595mm |
Bike Standover Height | 723mm | 735mm | 746mm | 768mm | 786mm | 808mm | 834mm |
Seat Tube Length | 433mm | 445mm | 456mm | 473mm | 494mm | 515mm | 545mm |
Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° |