Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 2024 - Road Bike
The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert creates pure speed with a combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, and ride quality previously thought impossible.
After eight generations and over two decades of development, the Tarmac SL8 is the most aerodynamic road bike Specialized has ever made. Are your legs ready?
Key Features:
- 10r FACT Carbon Frame delivers a lively and responsive ride
- Roval Rapide C38 Wheels ensure fast rolling speeds
- SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12 Speed Groupset enables slick shifting at your finger tips
- SRAM Rival Hydrualic Disc Brakes offer powerful braking for full control
- Colours: Gloss Metallic Dark Navy/Astral Blue, Gloss Smoke/Obisidian, Satin Powder Indigo/Silver Dust
- Sizes: 44cm (XXS), 49cm (XS), 52cm (S), 54cm (M), 56cm (L), 58cm (XL), 61cm (XL)
- The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert is available with 0% APR finance
Lightweight
This new Tarmac frame is 685g making this the current lightest frame on the World Tour. The pro cyclists, amateur racers and those that want to ride fast all day long, look no further. With a lighter and more aerodynamic ride you will be able to ride more efficiently and save more energy, meaning more power and speed when you need it.
Ride Quality
Continuing their quest to develop the perfect race bike, Specialized have improved ride quality with the Tarmac SL8. Specialized have improved the stiffness to weight by 33% and improved smoother handling, comfort and responsiveness by 6%, making the ride feel pleasantly smooth. Every stamp on the pedals is rewarded with smooth speed, and ensures rapid acceleration especially when sprinting out of corners or kicking out the saddle.
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
| Frame | IC100-2, , 2023 Tarmac 10r Disc |
| Fork | FC078/79-2, 2023 Tarmac 10r Disc |
| Stem | Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree |
| Bars | Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach |
| Front Brake | SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc |
| Rear Brake | SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc |
| Brake Lever | SRAM ED RIV ETAP AXS D1 SJD REAR/RT F20 |
| Front Mech | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on |
| Rear Mech | SRAM RD RIVAL ETAP AXS D1 MAX 36T |
| Shifters | SRAM ED RIV ETAP AXS D1 SJD REAR/RT F20 |
| Speed | 12 |
| Rims | C38 DISC LN XD-R;FS |
| Front Tyre | Turbo SW, 700x26 |
| Rear Tyre | Turbo SW, 700x26 |
| Seat Post | OC031-1, SP TLA,ROAD,SP G2.1,15 OFFSET,AM RAIL;FS |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Expert |
| Chainset | SRAM Rival DUB, Power Meter, 48-35t |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 |
| Chain | SRAM CN RIVAL D1 12S 110 LINK |
| Cassette | SRAM CS XG 1250 D1 10-36 |
| Pedals | PEDAL, TEST RIDE PEDALS PROVIDED BY SPECIALIZED |
| Weight | 7.77kg |
See the table below to find the right size.
Road Bike Sizing
XXS (44)
4'8"
5'1"
XS (48)
5'1"
5'4"
S (51)
5'4"
5'7"
M (54)
5'7"
5'10"
L (56)
5'10"
6'0"
XL (58)
6'0"
6'3"
XXL (60)
6'3"
6'5"
XXXL (62)
6'5"
6'9"
Read our bike size guide for more information on sizing.
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4’8” / 143cm |
44 (XXS) |
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4’9” / 145cm |
44 (XXS) |
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4’10” / 148cm |
44 (XXS) |
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4’11” / 150cm |
44 (XXS) |
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5’0” / 152cm |
44 (XXS) |
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5’1” / 155cm |
44 (XXS) |
48 (XS) |
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5’2” / 158cm |
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48 (XS) |
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5’3” / 160cm |
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48 (XS) |
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5’4” / 163cm |
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48 (XS) |
51 (S) |
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5’5” / 165cm |
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51 (S) |
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5’6” / 168cm |
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51 (S) |
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5’7” / 170cm |
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51 (S) |
54 (M) |
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5’8” / 173cm |
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54 (M) |
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5’9” / 175cm |
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54 (M) |
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5’10” / 178cm |
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54 (M) |
56 (L) |
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5’11” / 180cm |
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56 (L) |
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6’0” / 183cm |
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56 (L) |
58 (XL) |
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6’1” / 185cm |
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58 (XL) |
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6’2” / 188cm |
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58 (XL) |
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6’3” / 191cm |
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58 (XL) |
60 (XXL) |
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6’4” / 193cm |
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60 (XXL) |
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6’5” / 196cm |
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60 (XXL) |
62 (XXXL) |
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6’6” / 198cm |
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62 (XXXL) |
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6’7” / 201cm |
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62 (XXXL) |
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6’8” / 203cm |
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62 (XXXL) |
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6’9” / 205cm |
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62 (XXXL) |
Read our bike size guide for more information on sizing.
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Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 2024 - Road Bike
The new SL8 is light and fast, value for money is quite expensive compared to my Giant TCR. It's my first from Specialized and I love the integrated cable and look. Tredz customer service is also very helpful and everything so far so good. Just very mindful of the derailleur hanger it's very thin and can easily bend, you need to get a spare just in case, I bought 2 pcs for ease of mind riding outdoor.
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