SPECIALIZED TARMAC SL8 PRO SHIMANO ULTEGRA DI2 BIKE

BICI SPECIALIZED TARMAC SL8 PRO SHIMANO ULTEGRA DI2 No bicycle is as fast as the Tarmac SL8 thanks to a combination of aerodynamics, light weight and ride quality that was previously considered impossible. After eight generations and more than 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 matters is speed. To achieve this speed, it is necessary to create a no-compromise combination of aerodynamics, light weight, 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 on 40 km of flat, 128 seconds faster on the Milan-Sanremo route, 20 seconds faster on the Tourmalet climb. BICI SPECIALIZED TARMAC SL8 PRO SHIMANO ULTEGRA DI2 KEY FEATURES: 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 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, ensuring that the turbulent air around the leg area can flow more easily towards the rear of the bicycle. LIGHT WEIGHT: To create the Tarmac SL8 and make the most aerodynamic bicycle while respecting the minimum weight requirements imposed by the UCI, we drew 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 World Tour bicycle*. By focusing on the lowest possible weight in the down tube, seat tube and rear triangle of the bicycle, we applied the lessons learned from the Aethos project. The frame shapes respond so efficiently to loads 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 that of 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 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 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 needed. 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’s time to move beyond that. The Tarmac SL8 Pro is equipped with the Shimano Ultegra 8100 Di2 groupset with power meter, Roval Rapide CL II tubeless ready wheels, SL7 stem with Roval Rapide handlebar: race ready. THE BIKE IS DELIVERED PARTIALLY ASSEMBLED BY US* TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FRAME Frame: Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc SUSPENSION Fork: FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc. BRAKES Front Brake: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, hydraulic disc. Rear Brake: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, hydraulic disc. DRIVETRAIN Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, hydraulic disc. Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, braze-on. Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, 12-speed. Cassette: Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11-30t. Chain: Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed. Crankset: Shimano Ultegra R8100 with 4iiii power meter. Chainrings: 52/36T. Bottom Bracket: Shimano Threaded BSA. WHEELS & TIRES Front Wheel: Roval Rapide CL II, 21mm internal width carbon rim tubeless ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT for Roval 350 hub, DT Swiss Revolution spokes, 51mm depth Rear Wheel: Roval Rapide CL II, 21mm internal width carbon rim tubeless ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT for Roval 350 hub, DT Swiss Revolution spokes, 60mm depth Front Tire: S-Works Turbo, 2BR, 700x26mm. Rear Tire: S-Works Turbo, 2BR, 700x26mm. Inner Tubes: Turbo Ultralight, 60mm Front, 80mm Rear, Presta valve. COCKPIT Handlebar Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush. Stem: Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree. Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset. Seat Collar: Tarmac integrated wedge. Handlebar: Roval Rapide Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem. Saddle: Power Pro with Mirror. ACCESSORI Pedals: PEDAL, TEST RIDE PEDALS PROVIDED BY SPECIALIZED. Headset: STEM HEADSET SPACERS KIT FOR SL7 STEM & ROVAL RAPIDE COCKPIT USE. WEIGHT Weight: 7.16 kg (15 lb, 12.6 oz). Measured Size: 56cm. *PRO-M STORE OFFERS FREE BIKE PRE-ASSEMBLY SERVICE: SEATPOST, FORK, DERAILLEUR AND BRAKES ARE ALREADY INSTALLED