The Tarmac SL8 Expert is unbeatable in speed. Its advanced aerodynamics and lightweight design deliver a ride quality that seemed unattainable. After eight generations and more than twenty years 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 lightweight construction alone do not determine race outcomes—what matters at the finish line is speed. Achieving race speed requires a specific balance of aerodynamics, weight, rigidity, and compliance. Our Ride Science Team discovered through race simulations based on real data that the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest road bike ever built on key courses, clocking in 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, we focus on the surfaces that truly matter for aerodynamics, 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 maintains airflow better, as the front surface tapers more sharply. We call it the Speed Sniffer, and with it, the streamlined cross-section of the head tube generates significantly less drag. Additionally, in accordance with the new UCI regulations for the Tarmac SL8, we have developed the narrowest and most aerodynamic Specialized seat post ever. This design allows the rapidly moving turbulent air to flow cleanly around the legs. A bike engineered with a sense of victory in mind.