SPECIALIZED S-WORKS TARMAC SL8 2026 FRAMESET

No bike is as fast as the Tarmac SL8 thanks to a combination of aerodynamics, lightness, and ride quality previously thought impossible. After eight generations and over two decades of development, it’s not just the fastest Tarmac ever: it’s the fastest race bike in the world. Are your legs ready?

Aerodynamics or lightness alone don’t win races: what matters is speed. To achieve this speed, it is necessary to create a seamless blend of aerodynamics, lightness, stiffness, and compliance. Thanks to advanced simulations using real-world data, our Ride Science Team has proven that the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest race bike on any course: 16.6 seconds faster over 40 km of flat terrain, 128 seconds faster on the Milano-Sanremo route, and 20 seconds faster on the Tourmalet climb.

SPECIALIZED S-WORKS TARMAC SL8 2026 — MAIN FEATURES:

• “Speed Sniffer” nose cone for a sharper leading edge and reduced drag.
• Extremely narrow seat post for more efficient airflow management around the rider’s legs.
• 685 g frame (aero configuration) — extremely lightweight and UCI compliant.
• 33% improvement in stiffness-to-weight ratio compared to the SL7.
• 6% more compliance in the saddle for superior comfort on rough roads.
• Clearance for up to 32 mm tires with proven World Tour race geometry.
• “Beyond Gender” concept: designed for every type of rider.

68 mm threaded bottom bracket, flat-mount disc brakes, and seamless integration — the S-Works Tarmac SL8 frameset is the ultimate starting point for your dream build.

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

Fork

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 clamp: Tarmac integrated wedge

Accessories

SWAT: Stem headset spacers kit for SL7 stem & Roval Rapide cockpit use

Weight

Weight: 1.38 kg (3 lb, 0.7 oz)

Measured size: 56