SPECIALIZED TARMAC S-WORKS SL8 SRAM RED AXS BIKE

SPECIALIZED TARMAC SL8 SRAM RED AXS BIKE

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 only 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 counts is speed. To achieve this speed, it is necessary to create a no-compromise combination of aerodynamics, lightness, stiffness and shock absorption. Thanks to complex simulations using real 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 route, 20 seconds faster on the Tourmalet climb.

Now the fastest bike on any road is available with the new SRAM RED AXS groupset with power meter - the lightest electronic groupset - equipped with Roval Rapide CLX II tubeless ready wheels and Roval Rapide Cockpit handlebar.

MAIN FEATURES OF THE SPECIALIZED TARMAC SL8 SRAM RED AXS BIKE:

• AERODYNAMICS: We use aerodynamics where it is most needed, and in the process we have created our fastest road bike ever - yes, even more aerodynamic than the Venge. The front end has been optimized for maximum advantage. The steerer tube is positioned behind the front part of the frame head tube to offer much lower aerodynamic resistance. 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 in the leg area can flow more easily towards the rear of the bicycle.
• LIGHTNESS: To create the Tarmac SL8 and make the most aerodynamic bicycle while respecting the minimum weight requirements imposed by the UCI, we took inspiration from what we learned with the Aethos. The team produced a 685 gram frame, 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than any other bicycle in the World Tour*. By focusing on maximum lightness in the down tube, seat tube and rear part of the bicycle, we applied the lessons learned in the Aethos project. The frame shapes respond so efficiently to stresses that it was possible to reduce the material thickness, eliminating the superfluous. *Except for that time when Kasper Asgreen raced with our 585 gram Aethos frame during a stage of the Tour.
• RIDE QUALITY: The stiffness-to-weight ratio of the Tarmac SL8 is 33% better than that of the SL7. The Tarmac SL8 sets a new benchmark in 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 the saddle the Tarmac SL8 is more comfortable, filtering 6% more vibrations from the ground and allowing you to attack corners with a feeling of agility and balance that is unique in the world of racing bikes. The new Tarmac SL8 maintains the proven geometry of the SL7 model, with the same generous clearance for 32 mm tires, so that 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: Do not create differences where there are none. Every cyclist, whether man or woman, can benefit from the advantages of the Tarmac SL8. It is time to move beyond.
  The S-Works Tarmac SL8 is equipped with the SRAM Red eTap AXS groupset with power meter, Roval Rapide CLX II tubeless-ready wheels and integrated Roval Rapide cockpit handlebar.

THE BIKE IS DELIVERED PRE-ASSEMBLED BY US*

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Frame: S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
• Fork: S-Works FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
• Handlebar: Roval Rapide Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem
• Stem: Roval Rapide Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem
• Handlebar tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
• Sella: S-Works Power with Mirror
• Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset
• Seat clamp: Tarmac Integrated Wedge
• Rear brake: NEW SRAM RED AXS, hydraulic disc
• Front brake: NEW SRAM RED AXS, hydraulic disc
• Shift levers: NEW SRAM RED AXS, hydraulic disc
• Front derailleur: NEW SRAM RED AXS, braze-on
• Rear derailleur: NEW SRAM RED AXS, 12-speed
• Cassette: NEW SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-33t
• Crankset: NEW SRAM RED AXS Power Meter
• Chainrings: 48/35
• Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 68
• Chain: NEW SRAM RED 12-speed
• Front wheel: Roval Rapide CLX II, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 51mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 18h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes
• Rear wheel: Roval Rapide CLX II, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 60mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 24h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes
• Front tire: S-works Turbo Rapidair 2BR, 700x26mm
• Rear tire: S-works Turbo Rapidair 2BR, 700x26mm
• Inner tubes: Turbo Ultralight, 60mm Front, 80mm Rear, Presta valve
• Weight: 6.66 kg (14 lb, 10.9 oz)
• Measured size: 56
• *PRO-M STORE OFFERS FREE BIKE PRE-ASSEMBLY SERVICE: SEATPOST, FORK, DERAILLEUR AND BRAKES ARE ALREADY MOUNTED