Product Details
The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 LTD Frameset is the world's fastest race bike, combining aerodynamics, lightweight design, and unmatched ride quality—delivering speed previously thought impossible.
Beyond its technical prowess, the S-Works Tarmac SL8 LTD carries a legacy of victory. This is the same frameset that Demi Vollering rode to a commanding win at the eleventh edition of Strade Bianche Women Elite Crédit Agricole, proving its dominance on some of the toughest race courses in the world. Whether you're chasing podiums or personal bests, the SL8 LTD delivers a level of performance that was once thought impossible.
After eight generations and two decades of development, the Tarmac SL8 is more than just the fastest Tarmac ever—it's the fastest bike ever made, beating 40km by 16.6 seconds, Milan-San Remo by 128 seconds, and the Tourmalet climb by 20 seconds. Ready to take on the challenge?
Speed is what wins races, and the Tarmac SL8 brings it with the perfect combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, stiffness, and compliance. Its advanced aerodynamics include features like the Speed Sniffer nose cone, which optimizes clean air, and the narrowest seat post ever made, reducing drag and improving overall performance. This design results in a faster, more efficient ride, outperforming the Venge and other competitors.
With a frame weight of 685 grams, the Tarmac SL8 is 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7, setting a new standard for lightness and speed on the World Tour. The frame is engineered to efficiently carry load, eliminating the need for extra stiffness layers, making it the lightest and fastest choice for the most demanding cyclists.
Thanks to a 33% improvement in stiffness-to-weight, the Tarmac SL8 offers superior handling and aggressive responsiveness, all while providing 6% more compliance in the saddle for unmatched comfort. Whether you're a competitive racer or an enthusiast tackling tough roads, this bike delivers legendary geometry and ride quality for riders of all sizes.
Key Features:
- Ultimate Speed – Aerodynamic design and lightweight construction make this the fastest bike ever.
- Unmatched Handling & Comfort – 33% improved stiffness-to-weight and 6% more compliance for superior ride quality.
- Exclusive Team Edition – Special limited-edition colorway to match the team that recently claimed victory at the Strade Bianche Race.
Specification | Detail |
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Frame | S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc. 685g frame. |
Fork | S-Works FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
Seat Post | S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset |
Seat Binder | Tarmac integrated wedge |
Weight | 1.37kg (3 lb, .3 oz) |
Weight Size | 56 |
Component | SRAM Rival AXS | SRAM Force AXS D2 | SRAM RED AXS E1 | Shimano 105 Di2 12spd | Shimano Ultegra Di2 12spd | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12spd |
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Levers/Calipers | SRAM RIVAL eTap AXS HRD Lever/Caliper | SRAM Force AXS HRD eTap D2 Lever/Caliper | SRAM RED AXS HRD Lever/Caliper | Shimano ST-R7170 105 Brake/Shift Lever + CALIPER | Shimano ST-R8170 Ultegra Brake/Shift Lever + CALIPER | Shimano ST-R9270 Dura-Ace Brake/Shift Lever + CALIPER |
Crankset | SRAM Rival DUB Crankset | SRAM Force DUB Crankset | SRAM RED AXS DUB Crankset | Shimano 105 FC-R7100 Crankset | Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100 Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace FC-R9200 Crankset |
Front Derailluer | SRAM Rival AXS Front Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS D2 Front Derailleur | SRAM RED AXS E1 Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 FD-R7150 Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150 Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 FD-R9250 Front Derailleur |
Rear Derailluer | SRAM Rival AXS Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS D2 Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED AXS E1 Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 RD-R7150 Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150 Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 RD-R9250 Rear Derailleur |
Chain | SRAM Rival Chain | SRAM Force Chain | SRAM Red E1 Chain | CN-M7100 Chain | CN-M8100 Chain | CN-M9100 Chain |
Cassette | SRAM Rival AXS Cassette | SRAM Force AXS Cassette | SRAM RED AXS E1 Cassette | Shimano 105 CS-R7101-12 Cassette | Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100-12 Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace CS-R9200-12 Cassette |
Rotors | SRAM Centerline Rotor | SRAM Paceline Rotor | SRAM Paceline X Rotor | Shimano SM-RT70 Rotor | Shimano RT-CL800 Rotor | Shimano RT-CL900 Rotor |
Battery/Extras | Batt/Charger | Batt/Charger | Batt/Charger | Battery/Wires/Charger | Battery/Wires/Charger | Battery/Wires/Charger |
Geometry | 44 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
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Seatpost Length | 300mm | 300mm | 300mm | 380mm | 380mm | 380mm | 380mm |
Stack to Stem | 509mm | 522mm | 535mm | 552mm | 573mm | 599mm | 620mm |
Reach to Stem | 363mm | 372mm | 377mm | 381mm | 393mm | 400mm | 406mm |
Frame Stack | 501mm | 514mm | 527mm | 544mm | 565mm | 591mm | 612mm |
Frame Reach | 366mm | 375mm | 380mm | 384mm | 395mm | 402mm | 408mm |
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° |