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Nothing is faster than the Tarmac SL8 thanks to a combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, and ride quality previously thought impossible.
Nothing is faster than the Tarmac SL8 thanks to a combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, and ride quality previously thought impossible.
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Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert Carbon Road Bike 2024 in Smoke/Obsidian

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Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert Carbon Road Bike 2024 in Smoke/Obsidian

Season:2024

Brand:Specialized

Code:94924-30

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?

Tarmac SL8 took learnings from Aethos to be easily built at the UCI minimum with a full aero set up. The team delivered a mind-bending, scale tickling 685 gram frame - 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than anything on else on the World Tour*. With the ability to make lightweight a top priority in the down tube, seat tube, and rear of the bike lessons from Aethos were applied. The frame’s shape carries load so efficiently that extra carbon stiffness layers become redundant. *Unless of course you count the time Kasper Asgreen raced the 585-gram Aethos frame during a Tour stage.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Aero in everything:Utilizing new UCI rules, the Tarmac SL8 has the narrowest, most aero seat post Specialized have ever made ensuring fast-moving, dirty air around the legs can flow back more cleanly.
  • Massive gains in stiffness-to-weight:The bike is stiffer at the pedals, more precise at the bars, and combines it with a compliant ride in the saddle that sets a new benchmark for race bike comfort.
  • SRAM Rival eTap AXS groupset:Exceptional performance electronic shifting with a wide range cassette.

Full Specification

  • Frame:Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First EngineeredTM, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
  • Fork:Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
  • Number of Gears:24
  • Gear Shifters:SRAM Rival eTap AXS
  • Chainset:SRAM Rival with Power Meter
  • Chainrings:48/35T
  • Rear Cassette:SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t
  • Chain:SRAM Rival 12-speed
  • Front Derailleur:SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on
  • Rear Derailleur:SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed
  • Bottom Bracket:SRAM DUB BSA 68
  • Pedals:Not supplied:Shop pedals here
  • Front Wheel:Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
  • Rear Wheel:Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
  • Front Tyre:S-Works Turbo, folding bead, 700x26mm
  • Rear Tyre:S-Works Turbo, folding bead, 700x26mm
  • Brakes:SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic disc
  • Handlebars:Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
  • Handlebar Tape:Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
  • Headset:No info available
  • Stem:Specialized Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
  • Saddle:Body Geometry Power Expert
  • Seatpost:S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset
  • Accessories:SRAM eTap Charger
  • Weight:56cm - 7.77 kg (17 lb, 2.1 oz)
Manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications without notice based on availability at the point of assembly.

Sizing Guide For Specialized Tarmac

Frame Size (cm)Height (cm)Height (Inches)
44142 - 1554'8" - 5'1"
49155 - 1635'1"- 5'4"
52163 - 1705'4" - 5'7"
54170 - 1755'7" - 5'9"
56175 - 1805'9" - 5'11"
58180 - 1885'11" - 6'2"
61188 - 1966'2" - 6'5"

Geometry Information For Specialized Tarmac SL8

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Crank Length165mm165mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm
Frame Stack501mm514mm527mm544mm565mm591mm612mm
Frame Reach366mm375mm380mm384mm395mm402mm408mm
Head Tube Length99mm109mm120mm137mm157mm184mm204mm
Head Tube Angle70.5°71.75°72.5°73°73.5°73.5°74°
BB Height266mm266mm266mm268mm268mm268mm268mm
BB Drop74mm74mm74mm72mm72mm72mm72mm
Trail71mm63mm58mm58mm55mm55mm52mm
Fork Length, Full370mm370mm370mm370mm370mm370mm370mm
Fork Rake/Offset47mm47mm47mm44mm44mm44mm44mm
Front Center572mm574mm577mm579mm592mm606mm613mm
Chainstay Length410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm
Wheelbase970mm973mm975mm978mm991mm1006mm1013mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal496mm509mm531mm541mm563mm577mm595mm
Bike Standover Height723mm735mm746mm768mm786mm808mm834mm
Seat Tube Length433mm445mm456mm473mm494mm515mm545mm
Seat Tube Angle75.5°75.5°74°74°73.5°73.5°73°

Warranty Information for Specialized Bikes and Wheels

Policy TermCoverage for Registered ProductsCoverage if Not Registered

Lifetime warranty* to the original owner against structural defects in material or workmanship on ALL models of Specialized-branded frames and forks

• Includes seatstays and chainstays on full-suspension bikes
• Does not include suspension forks and suspension parts
• Does not include paint and graphics (these are covered below)		Lifetime2 Years
Lifetime warranty* on Roval wheelsLifetime2 Years

Other Specialized-branded products are covered by a two-year warranty

• Paint and graphics on frames and frame set
• Specialized branded components
• Co-branded suspension (BRAIN)
• Motors & Drive systems components on e-bikes
• Equipment
• Helmets
• Shoes		2 Years2 Years

Turbo batteries have a warranty for 2 years or 300 charge cycles— whichever comes first.

2 years2 years

*Register your bike, frameset, or Roval wheels within the first 90 days of purchase for a lifetime warranty to the original owner. For Full warranty policy please visit specialized.com

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  • Does the tarmac sl8 expert come setup tubeless or is it tubeless ready?
    Question asked by Stuart on 23/03/2024 11:41:14
    The bike is supplied with all the necessary tubeless kit (e.g. valves, rim tape, rims and valves), all that is required is the sealant. We can set the bike up tubeless if the sealant is purchased.
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