The S-Works Tarmac SL8 Road Bike Frameset is the world’s fastest race bike, engineered to deliver the perfect balance of aerodynamics, ultralight weight, stiffness, and compliance. After eight generations and over two decades of innovation, the Tarmac SL8 is more than just the fastest Tarmac ever, it’s the ultimate pro-level carbon road bike frameset built for riders chasing victory on the biggest stages.
Whether you’re aiming for podiums, attacking legendary climbs, or sprinting for the line, the S-Works Tarmac SL8 is designed to give you every possible advantage.
S-Works Tarmac SL8: One Bike to Rule Them All
The engineering obsessed Germans at Tour Magazine declared the S-Works Tarmac SL8, ‘the best road bike in the world’. Reaching the previously unimaginable rating of ’1.3’ - the highest Tour score ever – S-Works Tarmac SL8 beats every competitor. Or, as these serious, data driven journalists put it, ‘No other racing bike functions better as a complete package.’
- World’s Fastest Race Bike: Proven through real-world race simulations: 16.6 seconds faster over 40km, 128 seconds faster across Milan-San Remo, and 20 seconds faster up the iconic Tourmalet climb.
- Advanced Aero Design: Featuring the new Speed Sniffer nose cone and the most aerodynamic seatpost ever built by Specialized. Clean airflow and reduced drag deliver maximum speed.
- Featherlight Carbon Frame: At just 685g, the SL8 is 15% lighter than the SL7, making it one of the lightest aero road bike frames on the World Tour.
- 33% Stiffness-to-Weight Gain: Delivers explosive acceleration, direct power transfer, and precision handling without sacrificing ride quality.
- Rider-First Engineering: Consistent performance across all sizes ensures the same pro-level handling and responsiveness for every rider.
- Enhanced Comfort: 6% more compliance than the SL7, floating smoothly over rough roads while retaining aggressive race geometry.
- Proven Geometry & Versatility: Same race-ready geometry as the SL7 with clearance for 32mm tyres for all-road adaptability.
- Race-Ready Integration: 68mm threaded bottom bracket, flat-mount disc brakes, internal cable routing, and seamless cockpit compatibility for easy setup and maintenance.
- Apple Find My Integration: All S-Works framesets with 4iiii power meters now include Apple Find My technology, giving you peace of mind with built-in bike location tracking.
The S-Works Tarmac SL8 represents the pinnacle of Specialized’s engineering, combining the aero speed of the Venge, the ultralight innovation of the Aethos, and the race-winning geometry of the Tarmac lineage. Built with World Championship-proven DNA, this is the frameset chosen by professional cyclists competing at the Tour de France and beyond.
If you’re ready to build your dream S-Works carbon race bike, the Tarmac SL8 Frameset is the fastest foundation available. The S-Works Tarmac SL8 Road Bike Frameset is the ultimate pro-level carbon aero race bike. Ultralight 685g frame, aero Speed Sniffer design, Rider-First Engineering, Apple Find My integration, and World Tour-proven performance.
Contact us to discuss building your dream S-Works Tarmac SL8 Road Bike to give you the freedom to choose a spec that suits you and your rides.