Specialized

S-Works Tarmac SL8

2026Road - Race
S-Works Tarmac SL8 Data
MSRP
USD 13499.99
Frame
Carbon
Gears
24
Weight
6.67 kg
Colors
Gloss Premium Fjord Metallic

Components

Complete component specification list for this variant.

Drivetrain

Front
Front Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace R950
Front Derailleur
Gears
2
Front Shifter
Shimano Dura-Ace R9270
Front Shifter
Rear
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace R9250
Back Derailleur
Gears
12
Rear Shifter
Shimano Dura-Ace R9270
Back Shifter
Cassette
SRAM Red XG-90
Cassette
Number of sprockets
12
Range
10-33T
Chainring
Shimano Dura-Ace R900
Front Chainring
Gears
2
Ring 1
54 Teeth
Ring 2
40 Teeth
Chain
Shimano XTR M9100
Chain
Gears
12
Crank
Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 with 4iiii Precision Pro dual-sided powermeter
Crank
Length
172.5
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Dura-Ace, BB-R9100
Bottom bracket
Standard
Threaded BB

Cockpit

Grips
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Grips
Stem
Integrated Roval Rapide Cockpit, Bar/Stem
Stem
Length
100 mm
Material
Carbon
Handlebar
Integrated Roval Rapide Cockpit, Bar/Stem
Handlebar
Width
420 mm
Material
Carbon

Seat

Saddle
S-Works Power with Mirror
Saddle
Seatpost Clamp
Integrated Tarmac wedge
Seatpost Clamp
Seatpost
S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post
Seatpost
Material
FACT Carbon

Wheels

Front
Front Wheel
Roval Rapide CLX III (700c, 12x100mm)
Front Wheel
Size
700c
Axle Dimension
12x100mm
Rim height
51 mm
Inner width
21 mm
Material
carbon
Position
front
Front Tire
S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tire (700c, 28c)
Front Tire
Size
700c
Width
28c
Rear
Rear Wheel
Roval Rapide CLX III (700c, 12x142mm)
Back Wheel
Size
700c
Axle Dimension
12x142mm
Rim height
48.5 mm
Inner width
21 mm
Material
carbon
Position
back
Rear Tire
S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tire (700c, 28c)
Back Tire
Size
700c
Width
28c

Brakes

Front
Front Brake
Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 hydraulic disc
Front Brake
Rear
Rear Brake
Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 hydraulic disc
Back Brake

Frame

Frame
S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT 12r
Frame
Rear Axle Dimension
12x142mm
Tyre clearance
32 65
Material
Carbon
Fork
S-Works FACT 12r Carbon

Comparison

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Model Year:
Current
S-Works Tarmac SL8
2026
Tarmac SL7 Sport
2026
Tarmac SL8 Comp
2026
Tarmac SL8 Expert
2026
Tarmac SL8 Frameset
2026
Tarmac SL8 Frameset LTD - Demi Dreaming
2026
Tarmac SL8 Frameset LTD - Yoon Hyup
2026
Tarmac SL8 Pro
2026
Specifications
MSRPUSD 13499.99USD 3299.99USD 4699.99USD 6599.99USD 3499.99USD 5999.99USD 5699.99USD 8499.99
FrameCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
Gears24242424
Weight6.67 kg8.27 kg7.68 kg7.26 kg1.69 kg1.5 kg1.45 kg7.25 kg
ColorsGloss Premium Fjord MetallicGloss BlackSatin CarbonGloss Deep Lake Metallic / Green Pearl Over SeafoamSatin Carbon, Red Pearl / Metallic White SilverDemi Dreaming LtdYoon HyupGloss Red Sky
Sizes54, 56, 58, 61, 49, 52, 4454, 56, 58, 61, 49, 52, 4454, 56, 58, 61, 49, 52, 4454, 56, 58, 61, 49, 52, 4454, 56, 58, 61, 49, 52, 4454, 56, 58, 61, 49, 52, 4454, 56, 58, 61, 49, 52, 44
Wheels
Front Wheel
Roval Rapide CLX III (700c, 12x100mm)
Specialized DT Swiss R470 rim, full sealed bearing thru axle hub (12x100mm)
Specialized DT Swiss R470 rim, full sealed bearing thru axle hub (12x100mm)
Roval C38 (12x100mm)
Roval Rapide CL III (700c, 12x100 mm)
Front Tire
S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tire (700c, 28c)
Turbo Pro (700, 26mm)
S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection (700x26mm, 26mm)
S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, BlackBelt protection (700x26mm, 26mm)
S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tire (700c, 28c)
Back Wheel
Roval Rapide CLX III (700c, 12x142mm)
Specialized DT Swiss R470 rim, full sealed bearing thru axle hub (12x142mm)
Specialized DT Swiss R470 rim, full sealed bearing thru axle hub (12x142mm)
Roval C38 (12x142mm)
Roval Rapide CL III (700c, 12x142 mm)
Back Tire
S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tire (700c, 28c)
Turbo Pro (700, 26mm)
S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection (700x26mm, 26mm)
S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, BlackBelt protection (700x26mm, 26mm)
S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tire (700c, 28c)
Brakes
Front Brake
Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 hydraulic disc
Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc
Shimano 105 Hydraulic Brake
SRAM NEW Force AXS E1, hydraulic disc
Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 hydraulic disc
Back Brake
Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 hydraulic disc
Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc
Shimano 105 Hydraulic Brake
SRAM NEW Force AXS E1, hydraulic disc
Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 hydraulic disc
Front Disc
SRAM Force AXS E1 Rotor
SRAM Force AXS E1
Back Disc
SRAM Force AXS E1 Rotor
SRAM Force AXS E1
Frame
Frame
S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT 12r
FACT Tarmac SL7 9r
FACT Tarmac SL8 10r , Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing
FACT Tarmac SL8 10r , Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing
Threaded Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r , Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, BB
Threaded S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT 12r , Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Ceramic Speed SLT Headset bearings, BB, thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Threaded S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT 12r , Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, BB, thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Demo Demo
Fork
S-Works FACT 12r Carbon
FACT Carbon
FACT 10r Carbon
FACT 10r Carbon
FACT 10r Carbon, flat-mount disc
S-Works FACT 12r Carbon, thru-axle, flat-mount disc
S-Works FACT 12r Carbon, thru-axle, flat-mount disc
FACT 10r Carbon
Drivetrain
Front Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace R950
Shimano 105, Braze-on
Shimano 105 R7170, braze-on
SRAM NEW Force AXS E1
SRAM Force AXS E1
Front Shifter
Shimano Dura-Ace R9270
Shimano 105
Shimano 105 Di2 R7170, 12-speed
SRAM NEW Force AXS E1 HRD
SRAM Force AXS E1 HRD
Front Chainring
Shimano Dura-Ace R900
Shimano 105 R7100
SRAM NEW Force E1
Shimano Ultegra R81000
Back Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace R9250
Shimano 105 R7100, -Speed
Shimano 105 Di2 7150
SRAM NEW Force AXS E1
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, -speed
Back Shifter
Shimano Dura-Ace R9270
Shimano 105
Shimano 105 Di2 R7170, 12-speed
SRAM NEW Force AXS E1 HRD
SRAM Force AXS E1 HRD
Cassette
SRAM Red XG-90
Shimano 105, 12-speed
Shimano 105, 12-speed
SRAM NEW Force XG-70
SRAM Force XG-70 E1
Chain
Shimano XTR M9100
Shimano SLX, M7100, -speed
Shimano SLX, M7100, -speed
SRAM NEW Force E1
Shimano XT M8100, -speed
Crank
Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 with 4iiii Precision Pro dual-sided powermeter
Shimano 105, 12-speed
Shimano 105 R7100
SRAM NEW Force E1
Power SRAM Force E1 Meter
Bottom bracket
Shimano Dura-Ace, BB-R9100
Threaded Shimano BB
Threaded Shimano BB
SRAM DUB BSA
Threaded 68mm bottom bracket
Threaded Threaded BB
Threaded Threaded BB
SRAM DUB
Cockpit
Stem
Integrated Roval Rapide Cockpit, Bar/Stem
Integrated Tarmac stem
Integrated Tarmac stem
Integrated Tarmac stem
Integrated Tarmac stem, 6-degree
Integrated in Roval Rapide Cockpit
Handlebar
Integrated Roval Rapide Cockpit, Bar/Stem
Specialized Shallow Drop
Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061
Specialized Expert Shallow Drop
Roval Rapide Cockpit
Grips
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Seat
Saddle
S-Works Power with Mirror
Power Body Geometry Sport, steel rails
Power Body Geometry Sport, steel rails
Power Body Geometry Expert
Power Body Geometry Pro Mirror
Seatpost
S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post
S-Works 2021 Tarmac Carbon seat post
S-Works Tarmac SL8 seat post, FACT , 15mm offset
S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post
S-Works Tarmac SL8 seat post, FACT , 15mm offset
S-Works Tarmac SL8 seat post, FACT , 15mm offset
S-Works Tarmac SL8 seat post, FACT , 15mm offset
S-Works Tarmac SL8 seat post, FACT , 15mm offset
Seatpost Clamp
Integrated Tarmac wedge
Integrated Tarmac wedge
Integrated Tarmac wedge
Integrated Tarmac wedge
Integrated Tarmac wedge
Integrated Tarmac wedge
Integrated Tarmac wedge
Integrated Tarmac wedge

Replacement Parts

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Drivetrain

Maintain optimal power transfer with the correct drivetrain components for your S-Works Tarmac SL8. We recommend adhering to manufacturer standards for best shifting performance, though compatible third-party options exist for upgrades or budget repairs.

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Cassette
Cassette
Recommended OEM Spec:
SRAM Red XG-90
Front Derailleur
Front Derailleur
Recommended OEM Spec:
Shimano Dura-Ace R950
Back Derailleur
Back Derailleur
Recommended OEM Spec:
Shimano Dura-Ace R9250
Front Chainring
Front Chainring
Recommended OEM Spec:
Shimano Dura-Ace R900
Chain
Chain
Recommended OEM Spec:
Shimano XTR M9100
Bottom bracket
Bottom bracket
Recommended OEM Spec:
Shimano Dura-Ace, BB-R9100

Brakes

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Front Brake
Front Brake
Recommended OEM Spec:
Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 hydraulic disc
Back Brake
Back Brake
Recommended OEM Spec:
Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 hydraulic disc

Tires & Tubes

Keep your S-Works Tarmac SL8 rolling smoothly with properly matched tires and tubes. The recommended specs ensure optimal grip, puncture protection, and ride quality for your specific setup.

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Front Tire
Front Tire
Recommended OEM Spec:
S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tire (700c, 28c)
Back Tire
Back Tire
Recommended OEM Spec:
S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tire (700c, 28c)

Suspension & Bearings

Maintain your S-Works Tarmac SL8's suspension performance with the correct bearings and service parts. Regular maintenance ensures consistent handling and extends component life.

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Fork
Fork
Recommended OEM Spec:
S-Works FACT 12r Carbon

Cockpit

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Grips
Grips
Recommended OEM Spec:
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Stem
Stem
Recommended OEM Spec:
Integrated Roval Rapide Cockpit, Bar/Stem
Handlebar
Handlebar
Recommended OEM Spec:
Integrated Roval Rapide Cockpit, Bar/Stem
Saddle
Saddle
Recommended OEM Spec:
S-Works Power with Mirror
Seatpost Clamp
Seatpost Clamp
Recommended OEM Spec:
Integrated Tarmac wedge
Seatpost
Seatpost
Recommended OEM Spec:
S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post

Wear Items

Replace high-wear items on your S-Works Tarmac SL8 regularly to maintain performance and safety. These components see frequent use and benefit from periodic replacement.

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Grips
Grips
Recommended OEM Spec:
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Saddle
Saddle
Recommended OEM Spec:
S-Works Power with Mirror

Accessories

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Geometry

Frame geometry specifications by size. Compare reach, stack, and other key measurements across available frame sizes.

Measurement44495254565861
Reach366mm375mm380mm384mm395mm402mm408mm
Stack501mm514mm527mm544mm565mm591mm612mm
Stack-to-Reach Ratio
Top Tube Length
Head Tube Angle70.5°71.8°72.5°73°73.5°73.5°74°
Seat Tube Angle (Effective)75.5°75.5°74°74°73.5°73.5°73°
Head Tube Length99mm109mm120mm137mm157mm184mm204mm
Seat Tube Length433mm445mm456mm473mm494mm515mm545mm
Chainstay Length410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm
Wheelbase970mm973mm975mm978mm991mm1006mm1013mm
BB Drop74mm74mm74mm72mm72mm72mm72mm
Standover Height723mm735mm746mm768mm786mm808mm834mm
Front Center572mm574mm577mm579mm592mm606mm613mm