1953210 / 54293722693978

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Specialized Tarmac SL8 Frameset 2026

£3,489.00

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The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Frameset combines aerodynamics, low weight and exceptional ride quality, making it the fastest Tarmac ever and the world’s fastest race bike after eight generations and more than two decades of refinement.

58cm

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Free Delivery on all bikes

Complimentary standard delivery on all bikes to UK mainland addresses. Orders typically arrive within 2–5 working days. A signature is required on delivery. When you receive your bike all you'll need to do is unpack it, attach your pedals, turn the handlebars and ride.

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Built, checked, tuned & 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.

Pedals & accessories

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.

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Product Details

Specialized Tarmac SL8 Frameset 2026

The Tarmac SL8 Frameset combines aerodynamics, low weight, and ride quality once thought impossible. After eight generations and more than two decades of refinement, it is more than the fastest Tarmac ever; it is the world’s fastest race bike.

Aerodynamics or lightweight alone do not win races; true speed comes from balancing both with stiffness and compliance. Race simulations using real-world data confirm the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest race bike on the routes that matter, 16.6 seconds quicker over 40km, 128 seconds faster at Milan San Remo, and 20 seconds faster up the legendary Tourmalet climb.

Features

Frame: Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, threaded BB, 12x142 mm thru axle, flat mount disc
Fork: FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100 mm thru axle, flat mount disc
Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon, FACT Carbon, 15 mm offset
Stem: Tarmac integrated stem, 6 degree
Seat binder: Tarmac integrated wedge
SWAT: Rapide handlebar cable covers
Claimed Weight: 1.69 kg (3 lb 11.6 oz)
Weight size: 56

Specifications

Model: Tarmac SL8 Frameset
Bottom Bracket Standard: BSA
Brakes [Kind]: Hydraulic Disc
Discipline Compatibility: Road
E-Bike: No
Family: Tarmac
Fenders Mounts: No
Fork [Axle Diameter]: 12 mm
Fork [Axle Type]: Thru-Axle
Fork [Brake Type]: Disc
Fork [Maker]: Specialized
Fork [Material]: Carbon
Fork [Model]: FACT 10r Carbon
Fork [Wheel Size]: 700c
Frame [Material]: Carbon
Frame [Tire Clearance]: 32c mm
Frameset: Yes
Gearing [Kind]: Conventional
Gender: Unisex
Rack Mounts: No
Seatpost [Kind]: Rigid
Seatpost [Material]: Carbon
Seatpost [Offset]: 15 mm
Stem [Angle]: 6 degree
Sub Family: Tarmac SL8
Suspension Configuration: Rigid
Wheels [Configuration]: Front+Rear
Product code: 1953210 / 54293722693978

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Free UK delivery on orders over £50. Orders are dispatched within 1-2 working days and typically arrive 1-2 working days later.

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About Specialized

Innovate or die.

Founded in California in 1974, Specialized began with a simple promise: serious riders deserve serious gear. Half a century later, the brand still funds its own wind tunnel, builds its own carbon, and tests every bike with the world's best so that you ride your own best.

The first production mountain bike. The first cycling-specific shoes. FACT carbon, the Win Tunnel, S-Works. Specialized has a habit of building the things the rest of cycling ends up copying.