The Tarmac SL8 Expert is unmatched in speed. Its advanced aerodynamics and lightweight construction provide a riding experience that 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 determine races – at the finish line, what matters is speed. Achieving race speed requires a precise balance of aerodynamics, lightness, stiffness, and compliance. Our Ride Science Team has discovered through race simulations using real data that the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest road bike ever built on critical routes. It's 16.6 seconds faster over 40 kilometers, 128 seconds quicker in the Milano–Sanremo, and 20 seconds faster on the Tourmalet. AERO-AVANTGARDE: For us, aerodynamics focus on 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, as the front surface tapers to a sharper point. We call it the Speed Sniffer, and with it, the streamlined cross-section of the head tube generates significantly less air resistance. Furthermore, in accordance with the new UCI regulations for the Tarmac SL8, we have developed the narrowest and most aerodynamic Specialized seat post ever. This allows the fast-moving turbulent air around the legs to flow away more cleanly. A bike with a keen sense of victory.