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S-Works Tarmac SL8 - SRAM RED AXS

SKU: 94926-0244UPC: 196625243332

Type: Bicycle

$13,499.99

COLOR: Gloss Premium Fjord Metallic

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The Tarmac SL8 is the world's fastest race bike, combining aerodynamics, lightweight construction, and ride quality in an uncompromising package. Through race simulations using real world data, the Ride Science team has proven the Tarmac SL8 is faster on routes that matter - 16.6 seconds faster over 40km, 128 seconds faster over Milan San Remo, and 20 seconds faster over the Tourmalet climb. Aerodynamics are integrated throughout the design, with the leading edge prioritized over aesthetics. The new nose cone, called the Speed Sniffer, optimizes clean air flow. By moving the steer tube back, the head tube's leading edge becomes much sharper, delivering lower drag. The seat post is the narrowest and most aerodynamic ever made, allowing dirty air around the legs to flow back more cleanly. The frame weighs just 685 grams - 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than anything else on the World Tour. This was achieved by applying learnings from the Aethos, making lightweight a top priority in the down tube, seat tube, and rear of the bike. The frame's shape carries load so efficiently that extra carbon stiffness layers become redundant. With a 33% improvement in stiffness-to-weight over the SL7, the Tarmac SL8 delivers legendary handling and aggressive responsiveness. The bike is stiffer at the pedals and more precise at the bars, while providing a compliant ride in the saddle that sets a new benchmark for race bike comfort. In the saddle, the Tarmac SL8 delivers 6% more compliance, floating over rough roads with a supple feel unique in high-performance race bikes. Rider-First Engineering ensures that every rider, regardless of size, gets the same unprecedented ride quality and handling. The proven geometry and 32mm tire clearance are identical to the SL7, ensuring easy adaptation and the versatility to run higher volume tires when needed. The S-Works Tarmac SL8 is equipped with a full SRAM RED AXS groupset with power meter - the lightest electronic groupset ever - and a Roval Rapide CLX III tubeless-ready wheelset. All models ship with a Roval Rapide cockpit to save weight and deliver the fastest possible leading edge.

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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

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

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

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?

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

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.