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Description
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe Edition Road Bike 2024
The S-Works Tarmac SL8 stands out as the fastest race bike globally, achieving a perfect blend of aerodynamics, lightweight construction, and superior ride quality, previously deemed impossible. This remarkable feat has not gone unnoticed; when the top Formula One team aimed to dominate cycling, they turned to Specialized, the leader in innovation and technology. The Tarmac SL8 embodies the ethos of "Aero in Everything," prioritizing aerodynamic efficiency at critical points, such as its new nose cone, the Speed Sniffer, which optimizes clean air for maximum speed. By repositioning the steer tube, the bike achieves a sharper, lower drag shape, complemented by the narrowest, most aerodynamic seat post ever created by Specialized, ensuring optimal airflow around the legs for enhanced performance.
The Tarmac SL8 redefines lightweight and aerodynamic performance by incorporating insights from the Aethos, resulting in a frame that weighs a mere 685 grams—15% lighter than its predecessor, the Tarmac SL7. This groundbreaking frame is meticulously designed to meet the UCI minimum weight requirements while maintaining a full aero setup. Specialized achieved this by focusing on the down tube, seat tube, and rear of the bike, applying the Aethos' efficient load-carrying shape to eliminate the need for extra carbon stiffness layers. The result is a bike that is not only lighter than anything else on the World Tour but also one that carries its weight so efficiently that it transforms the riding experience.
The Tarmac SL8 is engineered for exceptional performance and comfort, delivering a 33% improvement in stiffness-to-weight ratio over the SL7. This advancement translates to legendary handling, aggressive responsiveness, and a ride quality that is unparalleled in the racing world. Specialized's Rider-First Engineering ensures that every rider, regardless of size, experiences the same superior ride quality and handling. The Tarmac SL8 offers 6% more compliance, effortlessly gliding over rough roads with a unique, supple feel. Its proven geometry and 32mm tire clearance are consistent with the SL7, providing adaptability and versatility for higher volume tires. The S-Works Tarmac SL8 LTD: Red-Bull - BORA - hansgrohe Edition exemplifies peak performance, featuring top-tier components like the SRAM RED AXS groupset, Roval Rapide CLX II Team wheelset, and Roval Rapide cockpit, making it the ultimate choice for those seeking the fastest race bike in the world.
Technical Specification
| Frame | S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First EngineeredTM, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Fork | S-Works FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Handlebars | Roval Rapide Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem |
| Stem | Roval Rapide Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem |
| Tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Saddle | S-Works Power with Mirror |
| Seatpost | S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset |
| Seat Binder | Tarmac Integrated Wedge |
| Front Brake | NEW SRAM RED AXS, hydraulic disc |
| Rear Brake | NEW SRAM RED AXS, hydraulic disc |
| Shift Levers | NEW SRAM RED AXS, hydraulic disc, LTD |
| Front Derailleur | NEW SRAM RED AXS, braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | NEW SRAM RED AXS, 12-speed |
| Cassette | NEW SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-33t |
| Crankset | NEW SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, LTD |
| Chainrings | 48/35 |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 |
| Chain | NEW SRAM RED 12-speed |
| Front Wheel | Rapide CLX II Team, Hooked, 700c, Disc Brake, Tubeless, 51mm-Depth, 21mm Internal Width, DT Swiss Aerolite II spokes, Ceramic Bearings |
| Rear Wheel | Rapide CLX II Team, Hooked, 700c, Disc Brake, Tubeless, 60mm-Depth, 21mm Internal Width, DT Swiss Aerolite II spokes, Ceramic Bearings |
| Front Tire | Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm |
| Rear Tire | Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm |
| Inner Tubes | Turbo Ultralight, 60mm Front, 80mm Rear, Presta valve |
| Head Unit and Mount | K-Edge, LTD, Hammerhead Karoo III |
| Product ID | 279319 |
| Weight | 6.66 kg (14 lb, 10.9 oz) |
| Weight Size | 56 |
Built, Checked, Tuned and Tested
All our bikes are fully built, checked, tuned and tested by our Cytech qualified mechanics and then securely packaged, ready for delivery. All you have to do is add the pedals (if included), attach the handlebars to the stem and tighten them following the included detailed instructions or by watching our video and using the provided FREE tools. Visit our Bike Assembly page to see how you assemble your new bike once you receive it.
All bikes collected from our shop, are built, tested and ready to ride. For hassle-free home delivery and bike set-up from a qualified mechanic use our Premier Delivery Service.
Please note, occasionally, manufacturers may change the specification without notice. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified. Bikes ordered for delivery will not arrive with the pedals installed, please refer to the owners manual and pedal installation guides provided for guidance. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards. Bikes ordered for delivery that have tubeless compatible tyres and rims will arrive with inner tubes installed or with tubeless valves installed, this will be brand dependent. Sealant is available to be purchased separately.
If you require any assistance please contact our Customer Care team.
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