Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert

£4,949.99
Was £5,500.00
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Prepare yourself for the ultimate ride with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert, a bike that elevates speed and performance to unprecedented levels. Boasting over two decades of development, the Tarmac SL8 isn't just the fastest Tarmac available - it's been declared the world's fastest by racing experts.

The secret lies in an unbeatable fusion of aerodynamics, lightweight structure, stiffness, and compliance, all integrating seamlessly to offer uncanny speed. Harnessing real-world data, our Ride Science team has verified its blistering pace - this is no ordinary bike, but a ground-breaking leader in the industry.

  • Aero in Everything: designed for optimal air flow, this bike beats even the Venge in aerodynamics. The Tarmac's new nose cone - the Speed Sniffer - delivers a sharp leading edge, further reducing drag and maximizing speed.
  • Minimum Weight, Maximum Aero: The Tarmac SL8 weighs in at a feather-light 685 grams, making it the lightest bike on the world tour circuit. Borrowing the efficient load-carrying design of the Aethos, this bike efficiently carries load, rendering extra stiffness layers redundant.
  • Goes Like Hell, Rides Like Heaven: Improved stiffness-to-weight ratio means the Tarmac SL8 marries aggressive responsiveness with comfort, thanks to a 33% improvement over the SL7. The ride in the saddle offers a remarkably compliant experience, without sacrificing the speed and precision you crave.
  • Beyond Gender: At the cutting edge of modern design, the Tarmac SL8 is designed to fit riders, not generic gender categories. Every rider can experience the spectacular performance of this masterpiece, as we believe in evolving alongside our riders' needs.
  • Unbeatable Components: The Tarmac SL8 Expert features a full SRAM Rival eTap AXS groupset with power meter, a C38 carbon tubeless ready wheelset, and an SL7 stem paired with Expert Shallow Drop alloy handlebars.

Get ready for the ride of your life with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert - a premium offering for passionate cyclists who crave speed, precision, and performance.

Frame Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, 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
Crankset SRAM Rival with Power Meter
Chain SRAM Rival 12-speed
Cassette SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t
Shift Levers SRAM Rival eTap AXS
Front Derailleur SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on
Rear Derailleur SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed
Front Brake SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic disc 160mm rotor
Rear Brake SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic disc 160mm rotor
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
Handlebars Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
Saddle Body Geometry Power Expert
Seat Post S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset
Seat Binder Tarmac integrated wedge
Inner Tubes Turbo Ultralight, 48mm Presta valve
Chain Rings 48/35T
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 68
Stem Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
Tape Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.

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This voucher is redeemable at your nearest Bicycle Chain, Rock & Road or Climb On Bikes Store.

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The free service is put in place to make sure the bike you have purchased is running correctly and to adjust out any cable stretch that happens to any new bike.

The type of bike you have bought and the type of riding you have planned will affect how soon you need to book your free service.

  • Light use - 6 weeks
  • Daily commuting / moderate use - 4 weeks
  • Hard / aggressive use - After the first 2 rides

However if you experience any issues at any time you should stop riding your bike and book your bike in for its free service immediately.

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