Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp 2026 frame 52

Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp Carbon Road Bike 2026 The Specialized Tarmac SL8 is the fastest road bike ever made, combining aerodynamics, lightweight construction and ride quality in a way previously thought impossible. After eight generations and more than two decades of refinement, it is designed to deliver pure speed on the roads that matter mos... moret. Specialized Aerodynamics The Tarmac SL8 is Specialized’s most aerodynamic road bike to date, even surpassing the Venge. Aerodynamics are focused on the leading edge with the Speed Sniffer nose cone, which sharpens the head tube for lower drag. A new seatpost design takes advantage of UCI rule changes to improve airflow around the rider’s legs, maximising efficiency across real-world race scenarios. Tarmac lightweight construction Drawing on innovations from the Aethos, the Tarmac SL8 achieves a frame weight of just 685 g, making it 15 percent lighter than the SL7. The frame’s load-bearing design reduces the need for additional stiffness layers, creating a bike that easily builds to the UCI minimum with a full aero setup. Specialized Tarmac Ride quality With a 33 percent improvement in stiffness-to-weight over the SL7, the Tarmac SL8 delivers sharper handling, greater precision at the bars and more power transfer at the pedals. Rider-First Engineering ensures consistent performance across all sizes, while a 6 percent increase in compliance provides a smoother ride over rough roads. Geometry and 32 mm tyre clearance remain identical to the SL7 for adaptability and versatility. Specialized designs the Tarmac SL8 to suit all riders, moving beyond gender-specific models to ensure every cyclist benefits from its advanced engineering and performance. The Tarmac SL8 Comp Di2 features Shimano’s 105 Di2 groupset for reliable electronic shifting, a DT R470 tubeless ready wheelset and an SL7 stem with Specialized Shallow Drop alloy handlebars, delivering an accessible package without compromising on performance.

Main Specs Frame: Tarmac Sl8 Fact 10R Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded Bb, 12X142Mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount DiscFork: Fact 10R Carbon, 12X100Mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc Groupset Derailleur: Shimano 105 R7170, Braze-OnRear Derailleur: Shimano 105 Di2 7150Shifters: Shimano 105 Di2 R7170, 12-SpeedCranks:... moreShimano 105, 12-SpeedCassette: Shimano 105, 12-Speed, 11-34TFront Brake: Shimano 105 Hydraulic BrakeRear Brake: Shimano 105 Hydraulic BrakeChain: Shimano Slx, M7100, 12-SpeedBottom Bracket: Shimano Threaded Bsa Bb Wheels Rims: Dt Swiss R470 Rim, 20Mm Internal Width, Tubeless Ready, 24H, Specialized Full Sealed Bearing Thru Axle Hub, Centerlock Disc, Dt Swiss Champion 14G Stainless Steel Spokes, Dt Swiss Brass Nipples.Tires: S-Works Turbo, 120 Tpi, Folding Bead, Blackbelt Protection, 700X26Mm Components Handlebar: Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70X125Mm, 31.8Mm ClampStem: Tarmac Integrated Stem, 6-DegreeSaddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, Steel RailsSeatpost: S-Works Tarmac Sl8 Carbon Seat Post, Fact Carbon, 15Mm Offset Weight: 7.68 Kg (16 Lb, 14.9 Oz) Size: 56