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• AERO-AVANTGARDE: For us, aero are the surfaces that really count, not the ones that look best. With this philosophy we have created our most aerodynamic road bike ever. And yes, it's more aerodynamic than the Venge. The newly designed head tube of the Tarmac SL8 maintains airflow better because the surface at the front tapers more pointedly. We call it the Speed Sniffer and with it the more streamlined cross section of the head tube creates much less air resistance. In addition, in line with the new UCI rules, we have developed the narrowest and most aerodynamic Specialized seatpost ever for the Tarmac SL8. This allows the fast-moving, swirling air around the legs to flow out more cleanly. A bike with a flair for victory.
• MINIMUM WEIGHT, MAXIMUM AERO: The Tarmac SL8 takes lessons learned from the development of the Aethos and easily meets the UCI weight limit, all with a full aero setup. Our team developed an incredible 685 gram frame - 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than any other bike on the World Tour. The fact that Kasper Asgreen rode our Aethos on a tour stage, whose frame only weighs 585 grams, somehow doesn't count. The new technical possibilities enabled us to optimize the weight of the down tube, seat tube and rear of the Tarmac, because the new shape of the frame distributes the load so efficiently that additional carbon layers for more rigidity are no longer necessary.
• LIGHTNING ACCELERATION WITH MORE COMFORT: Thanks to the huge improvement in stiffness-to-weight ratio - an astonishing 33% over the SL7 - the Tarmac SL8 takes the legendary handling, aggressive response and World Tour-proven geometry to a new level. The bike is stiffer at the bottom bracket, more precise at the handlebars and more flexible in the saddle, setting new standards for the performance and comfort of competition bikes. Our Rider-First Engineering™ concept ensures that every rider enjoys the same ride quality and handling, regardless of size. At the saddle, the Tarmac SL8 offers 6% more flexibility. It glides smoothly over rough roads - unique in the exciting world of road cycling. And if the conditions require it, tires with more volume can be used thanks to the 32 mm tire clearance.
• GENDER NEUTRAL: Our experience in product development tells us that there can be more differences between two riders of the same gender than between two riders of different genders. Gender alone does not create the basis for gender-specific geometries. Frames specifically for men or women are therefore unfounded and outdated. With a Tarmac SL8 for everyone, every rider can secure the decisive advantage.
• The Tarmac SL8 Expert offers outstanding performance with a complete SRAM Rival eTap AXS groupset with power meter, a tubeless-ready C38 carbon wheelset and an SL7 stem with Specialized Expert Shallow Drop aluminum handlebars.