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The Santa Cruz V10 8 CC MX 2027 represents one of the most advanced downhill frames in the world, designed to dominate World Cup competitions and offer uncompromising performance in the most extreme bike parks. Made from CC carbon, it combines stiffness, lightness, and strength to tackle the most demanding descents with absolute precision. The VPP™ (Virtual Pivot Point) platform ensures ultra-efficient suspension action with 208 mm of rear travel, maintaining constant traction, braking control, and high-speed stability. World Cup Performance The V10 is the frame used by the Santa Cruz Syndicate team in the most important Downhill races worldwide. Every detail has been optimized for pure speed: adjustable geometry, progressive response, and maximum impact sensitivity. MX (29” front / 27.5” rear) wheel configuration for a balance between stability and agility Fox DHX2 Factory Coil shock included Advanced reach and geometry adjustments via headset cups and flip chip Rear brake mount on slider for maximum setup compatibility Ultra-strong and lightweight CC carbon structure Geometry and Total Control The V10's design offers precise and predictable handling even on the most technical sections. The MX setup improves obstacle-clearing capabilities while maintaining agility in the rear-end, ideal for aggressive riders and modern DH tracks. Key Features Rear travel: 208 mm Frame: Carbon CC Wheel setup: MX 29” / 27.5” Shock: Fox DHX2 Factory Coil Frame weight: approximately 4.41 kg Who it's for Perfect for experienced riders and professionals looking for a pure downhill frame, stable at high speeds, and capable of tackling technical lines with maximum confidence and precision. The Santa Cruz V10 CC MX 2027 is not just a frame: it's a race platform designed to push the limits of modern downhill.

La Santa Cruz V10 è una delle bici di maggior successo nella storia del downhill. Questo non è un caso, ma il risultato del costante lavoro di sviluppo degli ingegneri e del team Syndicate. Non sorprende quindi che all'inizio della stagione 2017 la concorrenza sia rimasta a bocca aperta quando Loris Vergier, Luca Shaw e Greg Minnaar si sono qualificati su prototipi V10 con ruote da 29 pollici. Durante la stagione 2017 e 2018 sono stati effettuati intensi lavori di sviluppo, test e gare. Ora la Santa Cruz V10 è alla settima fase di sviluppo ed è disponibile nelle versioni 27,5 o 29 pollici per i downhill racer. Santa Cruz ha scelto consapevolmente entrambe le dimensioni delle ruote per soddisfare le preferenze personali dei rider. La V10 con ruote da 29 pollici è semplicemente più veloce e offre una trazione leggermente superiore. La V10 da 27,5 pollici è più maneggevole e più facile da accelerare. I telai sono stati sviluppati senza compromessi per la rispettiva dimensione delle ruote e non sono convertibili. Ma una cosa è certa: ogni Santa Cruz V10 è una macchina da downhill incredibilmente veloce, pronta a portarti sul podio. TELAIO SANTA CRUZ V10 CC 27.5 CARATTERISTICHE PRINCIPALI: CC-Carbon Passaggio cavi interno: garantisce un look pulito e intervalli di manutenzione più lunghi. Attacco ISCG-05 per la compatibilità con i guidacatena. Pompa forcella integrata con passaggio cavi. Elementi sagomati in gomma per proteggere il telaio e il fodero orizzontale. Fodero posteriore Boost da 148 mm. Perno passante Geometria regolabile con impostazioni High & Low Lunghezza foderi posteriori regolabile Forcella Escursione consigliata 203 mm Sospensione posteriore / Ammortizzatore Escursione 215 mm Sospensione VPP: basata sul principio brevettato dei due collegamenti che ruotano in direzioni opposte. Ciò offre una grande flessibilità di progettazione e consente di adattare i rapporti dell'ammortizzatore allo scopo e al carattere previsti per il rispettivo modello.

SPECIALIZED CHISEL HT 2025 FRAME This Chisel is a cross country hardtail, perfect for modern trails and race courses. It shares many of the racing features of the Epic Hardtail, in a more affordable configuration.The frame allows you to choose the components you like the most. SPECIALIZED CHISEL HT 2025 FRAME KEY FEATURES: We asked ourselves – How can we offer primo level performance at a price that a greater number of riders can afford? – The answer is with D'Aluisio Smartweld technology, which allows us to create strong welds, making the most of the hydroformed alloy tubes. The result is one of the lightest alloy hardtail frames on the market, with a weight of 1,350 g and stiffness tuned for each misura. The new Chisel has all the features you would expect from a moderna cross country bike, such as progressive geometry with a 68-degree head angle, longer reach, internal cable routing, threaded bottom bracket, boost, compatibility with 30.9mm dropper seatpost and solo for a single corona setup. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frame Frame Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, Hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, 30.9mm Dropper post compatible Seat collar sella Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm COCKPIT Seatpost Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm Weight Weight 1.96kg (4 lb, 5.1 oz) Misura pesata LG

SPECIALIZED DEMO RACE 2025 FRAME Maximum speed has always been the main goal in the design of the Demo. The frame design provides flexibility in wheel setup and allows the rider to mount a 29-inch front wheel and a 27.5 rear wheel. The frame is supplied with an Öhlins TTX 22 M coil shock. SPECIALIZED DEMO RACE 2025 FRAME KEY FEATURES: The M5 alloy frame design provides for the installation of a 29-inch front wheel, perfect for traction, and a 27.5 rear wheel, which is more maneuverable. At the same time, it is also possible to opt for a 29er on the rear to accommodate different riding styles or types of course. The rear end is adjustable so as to ensure that the chainstay length and bottom bracket height remain tuned, regardless of wheel size. The Öhlins TTX 22M.2 shock is capable of tackling the most technical World Cup DH tracks. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frame Frame M5 alloy, Style-Specific DH Geometry, horst pivot flip chip for 27.5 or 29 rear wheel, BSA threaded BB, full internal cable routing with option for full external brake, 148mm rear spacing, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 200mm of travel Collarino sella Alloy, 34.9mm Suspension Rear shock Öhlins TTX22M.2 Coil, external rebound adjust, external high and low speed compression adjustment, Trunnion mount, 225x75 COCKPIT Sella Body Geometry Henge DH, hollow titanium rails, 130mm Seatpost Thomson, alloy, straight, 12-degree clamp Weight Weight 5.92kg (13 lb, .8 oz) Measured size S3

The Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro Frameset is designed for those who want the fastest and most capable downcountry frame in the world, ready to transform every single track into a playground. Based on the latest generation of the Epic 8, this EVO version pushes everything to the max: more front travel, even more progressive geometry, and a FACT 11m carbon frame that combines impressive stiffness with race-level lightness. On climbs, the new kinematics work incredibly efficiently, minimizing bobbing and keeping you always in the most productive pedaling position. On descents, the FOX Float Factory shock with Specialized Ride Dynamics tuning absorbs bumps and vibrations, allowing you to push harder for longer with less fatigue. Thanks to the integration of the SWAT 4.0 system into the downtube, you always have your trail essentials with you, while the integrated steering stop protects the top tube in case of falls. If your idea of fun is flying on single tracks, leaving friends behind and finishing “just one more lap,” this is the frameset to build your ultimate Epic 8 EVO. Epic 8 EVO Pro Frameset main features: FACT 11m carbon frame, lightweight and extremely stiff, designed for the most aggressive downcountry riding Progressive XC geometry for maximum stability on technical terrain without sacrificing responsiveness and acceleration Updated kinematics for 12% improved bump and vibration absorption compared to the previous generation Ride Dynamics optimized suspension: FOX Float Factory shock with Specialized specific tuning Improved biomechanical efficiency: 20% reduction in pedaling bobbing while maintaining active suspension over rough terrain Compatible with 130 mm forks to increase rough terrain capability SWAT 4.0 integration in downtube to carry emergency trail essentials Integrated steering stop to protect the top tube from extreme handlebar rotation Platform designed to build a fast, efficient downcountry bike ready for racing as well as epic rides

SPECIALIZED S-WORKS AETHOS FRAME Non misunderstand us, we are all for racing, it is part of our DNA, but sometimes you ride for the simple pleasure of cycling. This is the spirit dell Aethos. We have not neglected performance, and the Aethos is the lightest bike in its category, but there have been no compromises in terms of style. Aethos: countless calculations for a unico purpose, a perfetto ride. This frame is the perfetto starting point for creating the bike of your dreams. SPECIALIZED S-WORKS AETHOS FRAME main features: High performance with the lightest frame in its category Design without compromises between lightness and style Ideal as base to customize the bike of your dreams TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frame Frame S-Works Aethos FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Electronic cable routing only, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc Suspension Fork S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc Cockpit Seatpost Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost Collarino Sella Specialized Alloy, 30.0mm, titanium bolt Weight Weight 1.22 kg (2 lb, 11.0 oz) Misura weighed 56

SPECIALIZED S-WORKS AETHOS 2024 FRAMESET non misunderstand us, we are all for racing, it is part of our DNA, but sometimes you ride for the simple pleasure of cycling. This is the spirit of the Aethos. We have not neglected performance, and the Aethos is the lightest bike in its category, but no compromises have been made in terms of style. Aethos: countless calculations for a unico purpose; a guida perfetto. This frameset is the perfetto starting point to create the bike of your dreams. SPECIALIZED S-WORKS AETHOS 2024 FRAMESET MAIN FEATURES: The S-Works Aethos frameset has been designed to create the perfetto combination of ride quality, light weight and style - so you can accelerate even on steep climbs, descend the most technical downhills and be comfortable even during long Sunday rides. But you may wonder, how did we do it? We reinvented the traditional forma of road bikes of the past, changing it slightly to optimize stiffness and balance without compromising weight or strength. With a completely new layup, perfected over many decades, you get the lightest frameset on the market (585 grams for the S-Works frameset misura 56). The Aethos is more than a new bike, it is the beginning of a new generation. An ultra-light frameset is useless if the riding characteristics do not inspire confidence. This is why for the Aethos we sought the perfetto mix of front and rear stiffness in relation to ride quality. By studying the flexibility and every tiny detail of the carbon fibers, we discovered a lot about how forces pass through the frame. Just a few pedal strokes will be enough for you to realize that the Aethos represents a new riding standard. Every detail has been designed with style, weight and strength in mind and to optimize the riding characteristics - tutto for perfetto handling. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FRAME Frame: S-Works Aethos FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Electronic cable routing only, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc. SUSPENSION Fork: S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc. COCKPIT Seatpost: Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost. Collarino Sella: Specialized Alloy, 30.0mm, titanium bolt. WEIGHT Weight: 1.24 kg (2 lb, 11.7 oz). misura weighed: 56.

The Specialized S-Works Demo 11 frame is the result of three years of development at the highest level, with prototypes that have already claimed World Cup victories and undergone rigorous testing alongside the fastest riders on the planet. Every detail has been designed with one goal in mind: to help you go faster on any downhill track. These are not just trendy solutions, but race-proven innovations engineered to deliver the control and stability you need to attack the course from the very first turn, push harder, choose more aggressive lines, and maintain greater speed from start to finish. If you're looking for a pure-bred downhill frame developed for World Cup racing and ready to turn every descent into your fastest run, the S-Works Demo 11 is the ideal foundation for building your ultimate race bike. SPECIALIZED S-WORKS DEMO 11 FRAME – KEY FEATURES: Designed and developed over three years of testing at the highest level, with prototypes that have already won World Cup races Designed specifically for competitive downhill racing on the most technical and fastest tracks on the world circuit FACT 11m carbon race frame, lightweight and stiff for maximum steering precision OBB suspension system optimized to absorb the hardest impacts while maintaining stability and control RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate DH rear shock with 200 mm of travel for consistent performance on the most demanding descents HighGear drivetrain with 30 mm of additional ground clearance, reducing impacts with rocks and roots Speed-focused geometry offering stability at high speeds and responsive handling through direction changes The ideal platform for building a World Cup-level Specialized downhill race bike TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frame Frame: FACT 11m carbon, 200 mm travel, HighGear system, 165 mm crank arms, reach-adjust headset cups, adjustable bottom bracket, fully internal cable routing, 148 mm rear spacing Seat clamp: Specialized Alloy 34.9 mm, steel bolt Suspension Rear shock: RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate DH, 250 x 75 mm Spring for size S3: 450 lbs Spring for size S4: 500 lbs Spring for size S5: 525 lbs Drivetrain Bottom bracket: SRAM GXP Crankset: SRAM XX HighGear, 165 mm crank arms Weight Weight: 5.79 kg (12 lb, 12.2 oz), including crank arms and HighGear system Reference size for weight measurement: S4

SPECIALIZED S-WORKS ENDURO 2025 FRAME The Enduro’s FACT 11m carbon fiber frame is equipped with carbon links, internal cable routing, integrated SWAT Door compartment, and premium RockShox suspension. The ideal starting point for building the bike of your dreams. The frame is equipped with a UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) dropout compatible with direct mount derailleurs. INCREDIBLY CAPABLE—If the Enduro looks like the Demo, it’s because they share a good dose of Downhill DNA. The rearward trajectory of the rear axle reduces rear wheel hang-up in case of impacts against sharp-edged obstacles. The low, forward position of the shock provides stability and confidence at high speeds. The tuned stiffness of the frame guarantees steering precision and rear traction as if it were running on rails. SURPRISINGLY FAST...BOTH UPHILL AND DOWNHILL—When you push on the pedals, the Enduro will accelerate much faster than you would expect from a bike with these characteristics. We used every engineering trick we know to make the Enduro an incredibly fast pedaling “machine”. The result? Less bobbing. More speed. SPEED STARTS WITH POSITION—Speed and position are not mutually exclusive, and the Enduro’s progressive geometry is designed as much for climbs as for descents. The various seat tubes and stack heights do not differ very much from one size to another, which means that now you can choose a size not only based on your height, but also on your riding style. The slacker head angle and steeper seat tube deliver responsiveness and capability, regardless of size. TIRELESS LIKE YOU: our full-suspension bikes are ready for tutto and are designed to withstand years and years of use on any terrain. In addition, our policies and service will let you enjoy the trail longer: for example, we offer the original purchaser lifetime supply of rear triangle bearings. SPECIFICATIONS: Frame SWAT Components SWAT internal downtube storage Seatpost Clamp Aluminum, 38.6mm Frame FACT 11m carbon chassis and rear end, 29 S-Sizing Enduro Race geometry, carbon links, SRAM universal dropout, SWAT™ Door integration, threaded bottom bracket, internal cable routing, 12x148mm dropouts, sealed bearing pivots, 170mm travel Suspension Rear Shock RockShox Vivid Ultimate, Ride Dynamics Trail Tune, hydraulic adjustment of the fine stroke, adjustable rebound and high/low speed compression, 205x60, Trunnion Identifier Identifier 276009 Weight Weight 3.82kg (8 lb, 6.7 oz) Measured size S4

SPECIALIZED S-WORKS EPIC 8 FRAME The new Epic 8 is the exaltation of the concept of speed as the somma of the ability to tackle obstacles, efficiency and lightness. Modern XC courses demand ever higher performance from bikes, and ecco why on the Epic 8 we have further perfected and refined the suspension kinematics, achieving an even more efficient pedaling. The shocks with custom specs and tuning are able to absorb every impact and make the Epic 8 a wolf in agnello’s clothing. If you are an XC racer and your goal is maximum speed, the Epic 8 is the perfect bike. GREAT CAPABILITY: the 120mm travel and progressive geometry make the Epic 8 extremely capable on technical trails, very fast and efficient uphill and incredibly responsive and snappy in acceleration. The torsional and lateral stiffness also guarantees perfect steering precision. WHAT BUMPS?: Compared to the previous model, the Epic 8 absorbs 12% more impact forces and vibrations, so that you get less tired and can make the best use of your energy to push hard on the pedals. RIDE DYNAMICS: The Specialized Ride Dynamics Team has developed a custom tune for the Epic 8 shock, whose characteristics enhance the holistic riding experience. The specific tuning developed together with the leverage ratios and the renewed kinematics exponentially improves handling. BIOMECHANICAL EFFICIENCY: By optimizing the kinematics of the Epic 8, the Specialized Ride Dynamics Team has reduced pedal-induced movement by 20% while keeping the suspension active for more effective bump management. This way the rider is able to maintain the most efficient pedaling position. The result is the most efficient full-suspension bike we have ever made. MORE WITH LESS: With the Epic 8 we have not added a single gram of weight to improve its features. All models now include SWAT 4.0 and an integrated steering stop to prevent frame damage in the caso of a slide. The new S-Works Epic 8 frame is even 76 grams lighter, despite adding these features. SPECIALIZED S-WORKS EPIC 8 FRAME MAIN FEATURES: RockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE Ride Dynamics shock Three settings for the shock with dedicated tuning. Light and stiff Roval Control SL seatpost Practical SWAT 4.0 storage compartment in the down tube. Compatible only with electronic drivetrain. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frame Frame S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel, Optimized for wireless drivetrain and seatpost Seat clamp Specialized Alloy 34.9, Titanium Bolt SWAT SWAT internal downtube storage Suspension Rear shock RockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm Cockpit Grips SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc Seatpost Roval Control SL carbon seatpost, Two-bolt clamp, 0mm offset, 415/370mm x 30.9 Weight Weight 2.13 (4 lb, 11.1 oz) Measured size MD (weight includes seatpost as pictured)

SPECIALIZED S-WORKS ROUBAIX SL8 FRAMESET Two decades ago, we created the Road Endurance category, proving that ergonomics improve performance. Today, the Roubaix SL8 with the Future Shock 3.0 cartridge is lighter, faster and more comfortable than any other road bike. The la strada may be hell under your tires, but in sella the new Roubaix, it will feel like being in heaven. SPECIALIZED S-WORKS ROUBAIX SL8 FRAMESET main features: VIBRATION DAMPING: The Future Shock 3.0 cartridge is the new stella in the firmament, more adjustable and durable. Regardless of the position in sella, every rider can use 20mm of travel, with no friction, between the stem and the head tube. Your hands on the handlebar stay steady, ensuring a smoother ride with greater control so you can be faster, safer and more confident. The design with lowered clamp exposes a greater portion of the seatpost to increase its flex. The Pavé seatpost ‘controls’ this movement for optimal vertical vibration damping. These two things together form the “AfterShock” technology and, combined with the stiff rear triangle of the Roubaix, create a smooth ride without compromising efficiency. The Roubaix SL8 is the most comfortable road bike ever tested by our Ride Science Team – it reduces impacts at the handlebar by 53% compared to other bikes in this category. With the Future Shock 3.0 cartridge the wheel flies over the obstacle while the rider remains stabile and holds the line on rough terrain. Normally, the fork flexes backward on impact, causing a loss of speed. It’s scientific: more comfort means more speed. CAPABILITY: The Roubaix pioneered endurance geometry, giving you the feeling of riding “in” the bike, non “on” the bike. This reduces pressure on hands, shoulders and arms, giving you capability and confidence on any road. With clearance for tires up to 38c/40mm this endurance road bike provides exceptional traction on broken roads or gravel. Thanks to the light and efficient specialized tires, this larger section has no drawbacks. The Roubaix makes you want to spend long days in sella, so we decided to equip it with tutto you might need for bike adventures – three bottle cage mounts, top tube bag mount and provisions for optional fenders. You just have to set off! PERFORMANCE: The new Roubaix SL8 is the most aerodynamic in its class, with new tube profiles generated by our Free Foil library and lowered seatstays. Drawing on the Aethos project – the lightest mass-production road bike – we created the new frame that weighs only 825 grams, in FACT 12r carbon and 50 grams lighter than the previous one. No other bike in this category is faster or lighter than the new Roubaix. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frame Frame FACT 12R, Rider First Engineered™ (RFE), FreeFoil Shape Library tubes, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc Suspension Fork Future Shock 3.3 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle, flat-mount disc COCKPIT Seatpost S-Works Pave Seat post Sella clamp Hidden drop clamp Weight Weight 2.11 kg (4 lb, 10.4 oz) Misura weighed 56

SPECIALIZED S-WORKS SHIV TT MODULE FRAME For years, time trial bikes have been designed in in modo very similar way - flat aerodynamic tubing, heavy frames that are difficult to ride, and often approximate braking. For flat and fast courses, as they used to be once, these features might have been acceptable. With today’s technically very demanding courses instead, time trial bikes must be diverse. We have pushed the limits of UCI regulations by adding disc brakes, shaving weight and refining the position. The new Shiv TT is the time trial bike available on the market that allows the widest and simplest customization of the position in sella without compromises SPECIALIZED S-WORKS SHIV TT MODULE FRAME KEY FEATURES: With time trial stages becoming ever more technical and demanding, it was essential to draw on our many years of experience in Research and Development and on the feedback received from professionals, to create the fastest time trial bike on all courses, whether it is a city prologo or a long time trial with major elevation gain. It is not enough to make the fastest bike on a straight. With this in mind, we have shaved weight and improved the handling of the Shiv TT, which now has a completely new profile. Position adjustment is another cornerstone in the design of the new Shiv TT. Thanks to years of data collection dia Retül professional fittings, we have reworked the geometry and the front end of the bike: spacers, extensions, armrests, position, stability. The handlebar with the stem is a unico piece, simpler and lighter. Disc brakes are now a necessity in time trials, with variable tempo, tight corners and a road surface that is non perfetto. They allow you to brake only poco before the corner and add stability both in the corner and during acceleration. And don’t worry, they do not add air resistance. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FRAME Frame: S-Works FACT 11r carbon, Win Tunnel Engineered, UCI Legal, internal electric only cable routing, BSA Threaded, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc. COCKPIT Stem: Shiv TT Basebar with integrated stem cover. Handlebar: Specialized Shiv TT Integrated bar/stem aerobar. Seatpost: 2019 S-Works Venge aero seatpost, FACT carbon, Di2-compatible. Seat Collar: Shiv TT integrated wedge. SUSPENSION Fork: S-Works FACT carbon, UCI Legal, 100x12mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc. WEIGHT Weight: 2.69 kg (5 lb, 14.9 oz). Measured size: MD.

SPECIALIZED S-WORKS TARMAC SL8 2025 FRAME No bicycle is as fast as the Tarmac SL8 thanks to a combination of aerodynamics, lightness, and ride quality previously considered impossible. After eight generations and over two decades of development, it is not just the fastest Tarmac ever: it is the fastest racing bike in the world. Are your legs ready? Aerodynamics or lightness alone do not win races: what matters is speed. To achieve this speed it is necessary to create a no-compromise combination of aerodynamics, lightness, stiffness, and compliance. Thanks to complex simulations using real-world data, our Ride Science Team has verified that the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest racing bike on any route: 16.6 seconds over 40 km of flat terrain, 128 seconds faster on the Milan-Sanremo course, 20 seconds faster on the Tourmalet climb. SPECIALIZED S-WORKS TARMAC SL8 2025 FRAME MAIN FEATURES: AERODYNAMICS: We use aerodynamics where it is most needed, and in the process we have created our fastest road bike ever – yes, more aerodynamic even than the Venge. The front end has been optimized to achieve maximum advantage. The fork steerer is positioned behind the front of the frame’s head tube to offer much lower aerodynamic drag. Thanks to the new UCI rules, for the SL8 we were able to use the narrowest and most aerodynamic seatpost we have ever made, to ensure that the turbulent air around the legs can flow more easily towards the rear of the bike. LIGHTNESS: To create the Tarmac SL8 and make the most aerodynamic bike while respecting the minimum weight requirements imposed by the UCI, we were inspired by what we learned with the Aethos. The team produced a 685-gram frame, 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than any other World Tour bike*. By focusing on maximum possible lightness in the down tube area, the seat tube, and the rear of the bike, we applied the lessons learned in the Aethos project. The frame shapes respond so efficiently to stresses that it was possible to reduce material thickness, eliminating the superfluous. *Except for that time when Kasper Asgreen raced with our 585-gram Aethos frame during a Tour stage. RIDE QUALITY: The stiffness-to-weight ratio of the Tarmac SL8 is 33% better than the SL7. The Tarmac SL8 sets a new benchmark for handling: it is precise in the most demanding situations and responds immediately and efficiently to pedal input. While the areas that ensure power transfer and steering precision are stiffer than ever, in saddle the Tarmac SL8 is more comfortable, filtering 6% more of the vibrations coming from the ground and allowing you to attack corners with a feeling of agility and balance unique in the world of racing bikes. The new Tarmac SL8 retains the proven geometry of the SL7 model, with the same generous clearance for 32 mm tires, so you can use higher-volume tires when necessary. BEYOND GENDER DIFFERENCES: In reality there can be many more differences between two male cyclists than between a man and a woman. We design based on the individual and our philosophy is simple: Non create differences where there are none. Every cyclist, whether man or woman, can benefit from the advantages of the Tarmac SL8. It’s time to go beyond.The S-Works Tarmac SL8 frame, with 68mm threaded bottom bracket, is the perfetto starting point for building the bike of your dreams. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FRAME Frame: S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc. 685g frame. SUSPENSION Fork: S-Works FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc. COCKPIT Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset. Seat Collar: Tarmac integrated wedge. ACCESSORI HEADSET: STEM HEADSET SPACERS KIT FOR SL7 STEM & ROVAL RAPIDE COCKPIT USE. WEIGHT Weight: 1.37kg (3 lb, .3 oz). Measured size: 56.