The Tarmac SL8 Expert is unbeatable in speed. Its advanced aerodynamics and lightweight design provide a riding experience that once seemed unattainable. After eight generations and over twenty years of development, it is not just the fastest Tarmac ever made - it is the fastest road bike in the world. Are you ready? Aerodynamics and low weight alone do not win races; at the finish line, speed is what counts. Achieving racing speed requires a precise balance of aerodynamics, lightness, stiffness, and compliance. Our Ride Science Team has conducted race simulations using real data and discovered that the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest road bike ever built on key segments. It is 16.6 seconds faster over 40 km, 128 seconds quicker in Milano-Sanremo, and 20 seconds faster on the Tourmalet. AERO-AVANTGARDE: For us, aerodynamics are about the surfaces that truly matter, not just those that look good. With this philosophy, we have created our most aerodynamic road bike to date. And yes, it is more aerodynamic than the Venge. The newly designed head tube of the Tarmac SL8 better maintains airflow due to its sharper front surface. We refer to it as the Speed Sniffer, and its streamlined cross-section significantly reduces air resistance. Additionally, in line with the new UCI regulations for the Tarmac SL8, we developed the narrowest and most aerodynamic Specialized seatpost ever. This allows the fast-moving turbulent air around the legs to flow away more cleanly. A bike designed with a keen sense of victory. MINIMAL WEIGHT, MAXIMAL AERO: The Tarmac SL8 leverages insights from the development of the Aethos and easily meets the UCI weight limit, all while featuring a complete aero setup. Our team has created an incredible frame weighing 685 grams - 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than any other bikes in the World Tour. While Kasper Asgreen rode our Aethos, which has a frame weight of only 585 grams, in a Tour stage, that doesn't quite count here. The new technical possibilities enabled us to optimize the weight of the downtube, seat tube, and rear end of the Tarmac, as the new frame shape distributes weight so effectively that additional carbon layers for increased stiffness are no longer necessary.