The Tarmac SL8 Expert is unbeatable in speed. Its advanced aerodynamics and lightweight design deliver a riding experience that seemed out of reach. After eight generations and over twenty years of development, it is not only the fastest Tarmac ever created but also the quickest racing bike in the world. Are you ready? Aerodynamics and low weight alone do not determine race outcomes; it’s all about speed at the finish line. Achieving race speed requires a specific balance of aerodynamics, weight, stiffness, and compliance. Our Ride Science Team has conducted race simulations using real data and discovered that the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest racing bike ever built on key routes. It is 16.6 seconds faster over 40 km, 128 seconds faster at Milano–Sanremo, and 20 seconds quicker on the Tourmalet. AERO-AVANTGARDE: At our company, we focus on the surfaces that truly matter aerodynamically, rather than just those that look best. With this philosophy, we have created our most aerodynamic racing bike yet, which is indeed more aerodynamic than the Venge. The newly designed head tube of the Tarmac SL8 maintains the airflow more effectively, as its front surface tapers to a point. We call it the Speed Sniffer, and it enables the streamlined cross-section of the head tube to generate significantly less air resistance. Additionally, 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 cleaner around the legs. A bike with a touch for victory. MINIMAL WEIGHT, MAXIMUM AERO: The Tarmac SL8 utilizes insights gained from the development of the Aethos and easily reaches the UCI weight limit, all while featuring a complete aero setup. Our team has engineered an incredible frame weighing 685 grams—15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than any other bike in the World Tour. The fact that Kasper Asgreen rode our Aethos—a frame that weighs only 585 grams—during a Tour stage doesn’t quite count. The new technical capabilities allowed us to optimize the weight of the down tube, seat tube, and rear end of the Tarmac, as the new frame design distributes loads so efficiently that additional carbon layers for increased stiffness are no longer necessary.