2026 Tarmac SL8 Expert - Sram Force AXS

Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert – The World’s Fastest Race Bike

The Tarmac SL8 combines aerodynamics, ultra-lightweight design, stiffness, and compliance for unmatched race performance. After eight generations and 20+ years of innovation, it’s not just the fastest Tarmac ever—it’s the fastest race bike in the world.

Why It’s the Fastest

• Proven Speed: 16.6s faster over 40km, 128s faster at Milan–San Remo, and 20s faster on the Tourmalet climb.

• SRAM Force AXS: Lighter, smoother, and more precise shifting with effortless braking.

Key Features

• Aero Where It Matters: New “Speed Sniffer” nose cone and the narrowest seatpost ever for lower drag.

• Lightweight Power: 685g S-Works frame—15% lighter than SL7, inspired by Aethos engineering.

• Ride Quality: 33% stiffer at the pedals, more precise at the bars, yet 6% more compliant for comfort on rough roads.

• Proven Geometry: Rider-First Engineering ensures consistent handling for all sizes, with clearance for 32mm tires.

• Beyond Gender: Designed for every rider—performance is based on fit and data, not gender.

Complete Build

• Groupset: SRAM Force AXS

• Wheels: C38 carbon, tubeless-ready

• Cockpit: Integrated stem + Specialized Expert Shallow Drop alloy bars

The Tarmac SL8 Expert delivers World Tour performance in an accessible package, ready to dominate climbs, sprints, and everything in between.