Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Shimano Dura-Ace Di2

The S-Works Tarmac SL8 Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 represents the fastest race bike in the world, achieving a combination of aerodynamics, lightweight construction, and ride quality previously thought impossible. After eight generations and over two decades of development, this isn't just the fastest Tarmac ever created; it's the benchmark against which all other race bikes are measured, made even faster with the aerodynamic performance of the all-new Roval Rapide CLX III wheels.

Speed requires an uncompromising combination of aerodynamics, low weight, stiffness, and compliance working together. Through race simulations using real-world data, Specialized's Ride Science team has proven the Tarmac SL8 delivers measurable advantages: 16.6 seconds faster over 40km, 128 seconds faster over Milan-San Remo, and 20 seconds faster over the legendary Tourmalet climb. The revolutionary "Speed Sniffer" nose cone repositions the steer tube backward, allowing a dramatically sharper leading edge that cuts through air more efficiently than any previous Specialized design, including the Venge.

The mind-bending 685-gram frame weight represents a 15% reduction from the SL7 while achieving 33% greater stiffness-to-weight ratio. Lessons learned from the Aethos allow the frame's shape to carry loads so efficiently that extra carbon layers become redundant, creating a bike easily built to UCI minimum weight with full aerodynamic equipment. Despite extreme stiffness at the pedals and precision at the bars, the SL8 delivers 6% more compliance in the saddle, floating over rough roads with supple comfort unique among race bikes.

Built with a complete Shimano Dura-Ace 9200 Di2 groupset featuring dual-sided power meter with integrated Apple Find My technology, Roval Rapide CLX III tubeless-ready wheels, and Roval Rapide cockpit for maximum aerodynamic advantage and weight savings.

Key Features

• Frame - S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon (685g) with Roval Rapide Cockpit
• Drivetrain - Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 Di2 12-Speed with Dual-Sided Power Meter
• Wheelset - Roval Rapide CLX III Tubeless-Ready Carbon