The Tarmac SL8 Expert is unbeatable in speed. The most advanced aerodynamics and low weight result in 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 – 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, it’s all about speed. To reach race speed, a very specific balance of aerodynamics, lightness, stiffness, and compliance is necessary. Our Ride Science Team has found through race simulations based on real data that the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest road bike ever built on the crucial routes. A full 16.6 seconds faster over 40 km, 128 seconds faster at Milano–Sanremo, and 20 seconds faster on the Tourmalet. AERO-AVANTGARDE: For us, aerodynamics are the surfaces that truly matter, not those that just look good. With this philosophy, we have created our most aerodynamic road bike ever. And yes, it is more aerodynamic than the Venge. The newly designed head tube of the Tarmac SL8 maintains airflow better, as the surface at the front tapers more sharply. We call it the Speed Sniffer, and with it, the more streamlined cross-section of the head tube generates much less drag. 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 rapidly moving turbulent air to flow cleanly around the legs. A bike with a sense for victory. MINIMAL WEIGHT, MAXIMAL AERO: The Tarmac SL8 leverages insights from the development of the Aethos and easily meets the UCI weight limit, all with a complete aero setup. Our team has developed an incredible frame weighing 685 grams – 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than all other bikes in the World Tour. That Kasper Asgreen rode our Aethos on a Tour stage, whose frame weighs only 585 grams, doesn’t really count. The new technical possibilities enabled us to optimize the weight of the down tube, seat tube, and rear end on the Tarmac, as the new frame shape distributes the load so efficiently that additional carbon layers for more stiffness are no longer necessary.