The S-Works Tarmac SL8 frameset serves as the ultimate canvas from where you can create you masterpiece of a dream race bike. The S-Works SL8 frame includes frame, fork, seatpost and headset.

With the Tarmac SL8, Specialized has strategically integrated aerodynamic features in areas of maximum impact. Their meticulous approach has led to the creation of our most aerodynamically efficient road bike to date, surpassing even the previous Specialized Venge model in aerodynamic performance. The design focuses on optimizing clean airflow through the introduction of the Tarmac's innovative front-end structure: the Speed Sniffer nose cone. By repositioning the steer tube, which determines the head tube's width, they have achieved a significantly sharper leading edge for the head tube. This results in a remarkable reduction in aerodynamic drag. The Tarmac SL8 incorporates the slimmest and most aerodynamically advanced seat post ever designed, enhancing airflow around the rider's legs for improved aerodynamics.

Leveraging insights gained from the Aethos model, the Specialized engineering team accomplished an impressive feat with an astonishingly lightweight frame weighing just 685 grams. This represents a remarkable 15% weight reduction compared to the Tarmac SL7. Drawing lessons from the Aethos project, Specialized prioritized weight reduction in critical areas like the down tube, seat tube, and rear of the bike. The SL8 frame achieves exceptional load distribution efficiency, rendering extra carbon stiffness layers unnecessary.... Read More