The S-Works Tarmac SL8 is incredibly fast. Its advanced aerodynamics and lightweight design provide an unparalleled riding experience. After eight generations and more than twenty years of development, it is not only the fastest Tarmac ever made but also the fastest racing bike in the world. Are you ready? Aerodynamics and low weight alone do not win races; it all comes down to speed at the finish line. Achieving race speed requires a specific balance of aerodynamics, lightness, stiffness, and flexibility. Our Ride Science Team discovered through race simulations using real data that the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest racing bike ever built on critical courses—16.6 seconds faster over 40 km, 128 seconds quicker at Milano-Sanremo, and 20 seconds faster on the Tourmalet. The world's fastest racing bike is now paired with the SRAM RED AXS complete group with power measurement—the lightest electronic group ever—and a tubeless-ready Roval Rapide CLX II wheelset. All S-Works Tarmac SL8 models come equipped with an ultra-light Roval Rapide cockpit—razor-sharp design for precise victories. Aero-Avantgarde: For us, aerodynamics is about the surfaces that truly matter, not just those that look good. With this philosophy, we have created our most aerodynamic racing bike ever. And yes, it is more aerodynamic than the Venge. The redesigned head tube of the Tarmac SL8 maintains airflow better, with a sharper front surface. We call it the Speed Sniffer, and it produces significantly less drag due to the streamlined cross-section of the head tube. Furthermore, in line with the new UCI regulations, we have developed the narrowest and most aerodynamic Specialized seat post ever for the Tarmac SL8. This allows the rapidly moving turbulent air to flow cleanly around the legs. A bike with a winning edge. MINIMAL WEIGHT, MAXIMAL AERO: The Tarmac SL8 leverages insights from the development of the Aethos, comfortably meeting the UCI weight limit even with a complete aero setup. Our team has created an astonishing frame weighing 685 grams—15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than any other World Tour bike. Although Kasper Asgreen rode our Aethos on a Tour stage, weighing just 585 grams, that’s a different story. The new technical possibilities allowed us to optimize the weight of the downtube, seat tube, and rear end on the Tarmac, as the new frame shape distributes the load so efficiently that additional carbon layers for more stiffness are no longer needed.