Product Info
Details + Specs
Tarmac SL8 Expert - SRAM Force AXS
Made to race
Nothing is faster than the Tarmac SL8 — a combination of aerodynamics, low weight, and ride quality previously thought impossible. After eight generations and over two decades of development, it's more than the fastest Tarmac ever, it's the world's fastest race bike.
Best for: Road racing, fast group rides and performance-focused training.
At a glance
Frame
Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Wind Tunnel…
Drivetrain
SRAM Force AXS E1, 12-speed
Cockpit
Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
Brakes
SRAM Force AXS E1, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Weight
7.26 kg / 16lb 0.1oz (size 56)
Fork
FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Key highlights
the most aerodynamic Tarmac ever built, shaped around the Speed Sniffer nose cone and a narrow aero seatpost for class-leading drag reduction.
a Rider First Engineered™, Wind Tunnel Engineered chassis with a major stiffness-to-weight gain over the SL7.
wireless electronic shifting with hydraulic disc brakes for lighter weight and effortless, precise performance.
tubeless-ready race wheels paired with S-Works Turbo 700x26mm tyres for a fast, confident ride.
Complete specification
Full build details
Components are grouped by bike system so the complete build is easy to scan.
Frameset
Frame
Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Wind Tunnel Engineered, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Suspension
Fork
FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Brakes
Front Brake
SRAM Force AXS E1, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Rear Brake
SRAM Force AXS E1, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
SRAM Force AXS E1 HRD
Front Derailleur
SRAM Force AXS E1
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Force AXS E1, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM Force XG-1270, 12-speed, 10-33t
Chain
SRAM Force E1
Crankset
SRAM Force E1, 48/35t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, BSA threaded
Wheels and tyres
Wheels
Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon, Tubeless Ready (front and rear)
Tyres
S-Works Turbo, 700x26mm, folding bead, BlackBelt protection
Cockpit and contact points
Handlebars
Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
Stem
Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
Seatpost
S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Expert
Weight and sizing
Weight
7.26 kg / 16lb 0.1oz (size 56)
Weight is based on a production painted bike in the stated reference size. Actual weight can vary with colour, size and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.