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Tarmac SL8 Pro - Shimano Ultegra Di2
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Tarmac SL8 Pro - Shimano Ultegra Di2

SKU: 94926-1344UPC: 196625242472
Type: Bicycle
$8,500.00
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The Tarmac SL8 is the result of over two decades of development across eight generations, combining aerodynamics, lightweight construction, and ride quality to create the world's fastest race bike. Through race simulations using real-world data, Specialized's Ride Science team has proven the Tarmac SL8 delivers measurable speed advantages: 16.6 seconds faster over 40km, 128 seconds faster over Milan San Remo, and 20 seconds faster over the Tourmalet climb. Aerodynamic design is integrated throughout the frame, with the new Speed Sniffer nose cone and a repositioned steer tube creating the sharpest, lowest-drag head tube shape ever. The narrowest, most aerodynamic seat post ensures clean airflow around the legs. The frame achieves an incredibly light 685 grams—15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7—while maintaining full aero capability at UCI minimum weight. The Tarmac SL8 delivers a 33% improvement in stiffness-to-weight compared to the SL7, resulting in a stiffer pedaling platform and more precise handling at the bars. The frame provides 6% more compliance in the saddle, floating over rough roads with a supple feel unique among high-performance race bikes. The proven geometry and 32mm tire clearance are identical to the SL7, allowing easy adaptation and versatility for higher volume tires. The Tarmac SL8 Pro comes fully equipped with a Shimano Ultegra 8100 series Di2 groupset featuring a power meter, Roval Rapide CL III tubeless-ready wheelset, and Roval Rapide cockpit, ready to race out of the box. The integrated 4iiii power meter includes Apple Find My technology, allowing riders to track their bike's location.
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AERO IN EVERYTHING

AERO IN EVERYTHING

After a decade of working in the Win Tunnel, our engineers put aero where it matters, not just where it looks good. The result? A new Nose Cone called the ‘Speed Sniffer’ helps the new Tarmac SL8 be 16.6 seconds faster over 40km than the Tarmac SL7. And yes, more aero than the Venge.

Minimum Weight, Maximum Aero

Minimum Weight, Maximum Aero

We saw how the lightest production road bike in the world - the Aethos - could marry blistering response in the mountains with a supple, all-day ride. The Tarmac SL8 took those learnings from Aethos to be easily built at the UCI minimum with a full aero set up.

Goes Like Hell, Rides Like Heaven

Goes Like Hell, Rides Like Heaven

The Tarmac SL8 delivers a massive 33% improvement in stiffness to weight vs the SL7, all while being 6% smoother in the saddle. With World Championship proven geometry and 32mm tire clearance, it adds up to an unprecedented ride quality.

The Tarmac SL 8 White Paper

The Tarmac SL 8 White Paper

Our Ride Science team tests our solutions versus the competition before a pedal is even turned. Through complex simulations of real world race routes with identical real world data, our Ride Science team knows the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest race bike ever made.

Aren’t You Glad Some Kids Stayed in Science Club?

Aren’t You Glad Some Kids Stayed in Science Club?

Creating a bike more aerodynamic, 15% lighter, with a 33% improvement in stiffness-to-weight than the 4X World Championship winning Tarmac SL7 took more than an obsessive commitment to Innovate or Die. Our engineering team created an entirely new process.

Made in Racing

Made in Racing

Since day one at Specialized, the rider has been the boss, so the best all arounders in the world - Remco Evenepoel, Demi Vollering - had a hand in developing and refining the Tarmac SL8. Ultimately, we co-created the fastest race bike in the world.