The Tarmac SL8 Expert is unbeatable in speed. Its advanced aerodynamics and lightweight design create a riding experience that once seemed unattainable. After eight generations and over two decades of development, it is not only the fastest Tarmac ever made but also the fastest road bike in the world. Are you ready? Aerodynamics and low weight alone do not win races; speed is what matters at the finish line. Achieving race speed requires a precise balance of aerodynamics, lightness, rigidity, and compliance. Our Ride Science Team has determined through racing simulations based on real-world data that the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest road bike ever built over critical distances. It is an astonishing 16.6 seconds faster over 40 km, 128 seconds quicker in the Milano-Sanremo, and 20 seconds faster on the Tourmalet. AERO-AVANTGARDE: At our company, the surfaces that truly count for aerodynamics aren't necessarily the ones that look the best. With 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 more effectively, as the front surface tapers to a sharper point. We refer to it as the Speed Sniffer, and with it, the streamlined cross-section of the head tube generates significantly less drag. Additionally, in line with the new UCI regulations, we have developed the narrowest and most aerodynamic Specialized seat post ever for the Tarmac SL8, allowing the fast-moving turbulent air around the legs to flow away more smoothly. It’s a bike with a winning edge. MINIMAL WEIGHT, MAXIMAL AERO: The Tarmac SL8 leverages insights from the Aethos development and easily meets 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. While Kasper Asgreen rode our Aethos, which has a frame weight of only 585 grams, during a Tour stage, it's not quite comparable. The new technological advancements have allowed us to optimize the weight of the down tube, seat tube, and rear end of the Tarmac, as the new frame shape distributes load so efficiently that additional carbon layers for increased stiffness are no longer necessary.