Specialized

Future Shock 3.0 for enhanced compliance and control.
Pioneering endurance geometry for improved capability.
Lightweight frame, aero design, and advanced carbon blend for peak performance.

• Aero Revolution: The Tarmac SL8 redefines aerodynamics with strategically placed elements for maximum speed.
• Ultra-Lightweight: Weighing just 685 grams, it's UCI-compliant, lighter, and stiffer than its predecessor.
• Legendary Performance: Offers a 33% enhancement in stiffness-to-weight ratio for superior handling and comfort.
• Gender-Inclusive: Designed for all cyclists, breaking gender-based constraints in bike design.

• An exceptionally light gravel frameset that delivers the quickest ride across trails, tracks and bumpy back roads
• The 12r carbon frame weighs just 725g (size 56)
• The frame’s sophisticated carbon layup and refined tube shaping borrowed from the Aethos road bike ensures sublime reactivity and tremendous rough surface compliance
• Thanks to the advanced design and carbon layup, a straight, hollow drive-side chainstay can be used, promoting a super-clean aesthetic
• The fork weighs 400g (uncut) is laterally stiff but damps vibrations from rough terrain
• Tremendous tyre clearance for 700 x 47mm or 650b x 2.1” tyres grants more capability across the harshest riding surfaces
• The Crux boasts the highest tyre clearance-to-weight ratio in the gravel bike world
• Performance gravel geometry with a 10mm longer reach, 72mm drop and low stack delivers balance, agile handling and composure
• A threaded bottom bracket, 27.2mm seatpost size, simple seatpost clamp and no-fuss rear derailleur hanger ease maintenance and usability
• 136 gram Roval Alpinist seatpost
• Frameset rider weight limit: 125kg

• Limited Edition Colourway
• Sram Red AXS 13 Speed Groupset
• Hammerhead Karoo 3 cycling computer
• Roval Alpinist CLX Wheelset

• Aethos FACT 9R Carbon Frame and Fork
• Shimano 105 Mechanical Groupset
• DT Swiss Wheelset
• Specialized Turbo Pro Tyres

Ultimate Ride Feel: Perfect combination of comfort and performance
Groundbreaking Frame Design: Enhanced stiffness and balance without added weight
Meticulous Detailing: Stylish, lightweight, durable components

Perfectly Balanced Ride: Confidence-inspiring characteristics with a balance between front and rear stiffness.
Meticulous Craftsmanship: Every detail, from derailleur hangers to fork expander plugs, focuses on style, weight, and durability.

• An affordable road bike that blends low weight with a refined design to afford a versatile, high-performance ride
• The E5 alloy frame is lightweight, laterally stiff and robust
• A FACT carbon fork damps road shocks and vibrations for a smoother ride
• The frameset geometry will accommodate a broad range of riding positions, guarantee comfort and efficiency
• Integrated mudguard and luggage rack mounts on the frameset facilitate fast commutes and combat poor weather
• The robust wheels minimise maintenance and are light to reduce rotational weight
• Shimano Claris R2000 2x8-speed gears change smoothly and with precision