Escapa presents the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Dura-Ace Di2 25 bicycle, a bike for cyclists who love responsiveness, lightness, and aerodynamics, a bike for sprinting and conquering mountain passes.
The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Dura-Ace Di2 25 bike is equipped with the best components. It comes with a complete Shimano Dura-Ace 9200 Di2 groupset with a double-sided power meter and a set of tubeless-compatible Roval Rapide CLX II wheels, which perfectly complement the world's fastest frame. All S-Works Tarmac SL8 models also feature a Roval Rapide cockpit, designed to reduce weight and offer the most aerodynamic leading edge possible.
Races aren't won by aerodynamics or lightness alone—it's speed that matters. And to achieve that, you need to create an uncompromising combination of aerodynamics, lightness, stiffness, and comfort. Our Ride Science team has simulated races using real data and found that the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest road bike ever made on the most important routes: 16.6 seconds faster over 40 km, 128 seconds faster in Milan-San Remo, and 20 seconds faster on the legendary Tourmalet climb.
100% AERO
With aerodynamic elements where they are really needed, not just where they look good. This has resulted in the most aerodynamic Tarmac ever. Yes, even more than the Venge. With the Speed Sniffer, the new Tarmac cone, clean air is optimized for maximum advantage. By moving the head tube back (which determines the angle of the head tube), the leading edge of the head tube is much sharper and the shape created has much less aerodynamic drag. Taking advantage of the new UCI rules, the Tarmac SL8 has the narrowest and most aerodynamic seatpost ever made. This allows the dirty air around the legs to flow more cleanly to the rear.
MINIMUM WEIGHT, MAXIMUM AERODYNAMICS
Thanks to the lessons learned with the Aethos, the Tarmac SL8 has been designed to meet the minimum UCI requirements and offer a 100% aero construction. The team has created an incredible 685-gram frame, 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than any other World Tour frame*. We also applied what we learned from the Aethos to prioritize lightness in the downtube, seat tube, and rear of the bike. The frame shape supports the load so efficiently that there is no need to add extra layers of carbon.
GOES LIKE A ROCKET, RIDES LIKE A DREAM
With an optimized stiffness-to-weight ratio (33% better than the SL7), the Tarmac SL8 offers legendary handling, aggressive response, and world championship-proven geometry that is in a class of its own. The bike is stiffer on the pedals, more precise on the handlebars, and more comfortable in the saddle, setting a new standard for comfort in road bikes. Thanks to Rider-First Engineering, riders of all sizes can enjoy a level of ride quality and control that has never been seen before. In the saddle, the Tarmac SL8 offers 6% more comfort: it floats over uneven terrain and offers a smoothness that is not very common in the demanding world of racing bikes. The Tarmac's geometry and 32mm tire clearance are identical to those of the SL7, ensuring easy adaptation and the possibility of using larger tires when necessary.
BEYOND GENDER
Gender alone does not provide enough data to be the only factor in designing a bike. That's why creating bikes just for men or women is a thing of the past. All cyclists can enjoy the benefits of the Tarmac SL8.
