SPECIALIZED TARMAC SL8 PRO SRAM FORCE AXS 2026

No road bike is as fast as the Tarmac SL8 thanks to a combination of aerodynamics, lightness, and ride quality that was previously considered impossible. After eight generations and more than two decades of development, it isn’t just the fastest Tarmac ever: it’s the fastest road bike in the world. Are your legs ready?

Aerodynamics or lightness alone don’t win races: what matters is speed. To achieve that speed you must build a no-compromise combination of aerodynamics, lightness, stiffness, and compliance. Using complex simulations fed with real-world data, our Ride Science Team has verified that the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest road bike on any course: 16.6 seconds faster over 40 km on flat terrain, 128 seconds faster on the Milano–Sanremo course, and 20 seconds faster on the Tourmalet climb.

The Tarmac SL8 Pro now comes equipped with the new SRAM Force AXS group for reduced weight, more efficient braking, and faster, more precise shifting.

SPECIALIZED TARMAC SL8 PRO SRAM FORCE AXS 2026 — KEY FEATURES:

• AERODYNAMICS: We use aerodynamics where it matters most, and in the process created our fastest road bike ever — yes, even more aerodynamic than the Venge. The front section was optimized to achieve maximum advantage. The fork steerer is positioned rearward relative to the front of the head tube to deliver 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 turbulent air in the leg zone can flow more cleanly toward the rear of the bike.
• LIGHTNESS: To create the S-Works Tarmac SL8 and build the most aerodynamic bike while meeting the UCI minimum weight requirements, we learned from what we discovered with the Aethos. The team produced a 685-gram frame, 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than any other bike in the WorldTour*. By focusing maximum lightness on the down tube, seat tube, and rear triangle, we applied lessons learned from the Aethos project. The frame shapes respond so efficiently to loads that material thickness could be reduced, removing the unnecessary. *Except for that time Kasper Asgreen raced our 585-gram Aethos frame during a Tour stage.
• RIDE QUALITY: The Tarmac SL8’s stiffness-to-weight ratio is 33% better than the SL7. The Tarmac SL8 sets a new benchmark for handling: it’s precise in the most demanding situations and responds immediately and efficiently to pedal inputs. While the areas ensuring power transfer and steering precision are stiffer than ever, the Tarmac SL8 feels more comfortable on the saddle, filtering 6% more road vibration and allowing aggressive cornering with an unmatched sense of agility and balance in road bikes. The new Tarmac SL8 retains the proven geometry of the SL7 model, with the same generous 32 mm tyre clearance so you can run larger-volume tyres when needed.
• BEYOND GENDER DIFFERENCES: In reality there can be many more differences between two male riders than between a man and a woman. We design for the individual and our philosophy is simple: don’t introduce differences where they don’t exist. Every rider, male or female, can benefit from the advantages of the Tarmac SL8. It’s time to move beyond.
• The Tarmac SL8 Pro is fitted with the SRAM Force AXS group with power meter, Roval Rapide CL III tubeless-ready wheels, SL7 stem included with Roval Rapide handlebar — race-ready.

THE BIKE IS DELIVERED PRE-ASSEMBLED BY US*

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

*PRO-M STORE OFFERS FREE PRE-ASSEMBLY SERVICE: SEATPOST, FORK, DERAILLEUR AND BRAKES ARE ALREADY MOUNTED