The S-Works Tarmac SL8 is unbeatable in speed. Its advanced aerodynamics and lightweight design create a riding experience that seemed unattainable. After eight generations and over twenty years of development, it is not only the fastest Tarmac ever produced but also the fastest road bike in the world. Are you ready? Aero-Avantgarde: At our company, aerodynamics refers to the surfaces that truly matter, not just those that look aesthetically pleasing. Guided by this philosophy, we have created our most aerodynamic road bike to date. Yes, it is more aerodynamic than the Venge. The newly designed head tube of the Tarmac SL8 maintains airflow better, featuring a sharper front profile. We call it the Speed Sniffer, and it enables the more streamlined cross-section of the head tube to generate significantly less air resistance. Furthermore, in line with the new UCI regulations for the Tarmac SL8, we have developed the narrowest and most aerodynamic Specialized seat post of all time. This allows the swiftly moving turbulent air around the legs to flow off more cleanly. A bike with an instinct for victory. MINIMAL WEIGHT, MAXIMUM AERO: The Tarmac SL8 utilizes insights gained from the development of the Aethos, easily achieving the UCI weight limit with a complete aero setup. Our team has crafted an incredible frame weighing just 685 grams—15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than any other bike in the World Tour. Kasper Asgreen riding our Aethos, which has a frame weight of only 585 grams, doesn't quite count. The new technical capabilities have allowed us to optimize the weight of the down tube, seat tube, and rear end on the Tarmac, as the new frame shape distributes weight so efficiently that additional carbon layers for increased stiffness are no longer necessary. LIGHTNING-FAST ACCELERATION WITH MORE COMFORT: Thanks to a tremendous improvement in the stiffness-to-weight ratio—up by an astonishing 33% compared to the SL7—the Tarmac SL8 elevates the legendary handling, aggressive responsiveness, and World Tour-proven geometry to a new level. The bike is stiffer at the bottom bracket, more precise at the handlebars, and more compliant in the saddle, setting new standards for performance and comfort in racing bikes. Our Rider-First Engineering™ concept ensures that every rider, regardless of size, enjoys the same riding quality and handling. At the saddle, the Tarmac SL8 offers 6% more compliance, smoothly gliding over rough roads—truly unique in the high-stakes world of road cycling. And when conditions demand it, thanks to the 32 mm tire clearance, tires with increased volume can be used.