Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 2024
2024 Road
Estimate price |
6,500$
Weight | 7.77 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Rival AXS -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 12 Electronic -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Suspension Fork
Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed
Front Derailleur
SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on
Shift Levers
SRAM Rival eTap AXS
Cassette
SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t
Crank
SRAM Rival with Power Meter, 48/35T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB BSA 68
Chain
SRAM Rival 12-speed
Wheels
Rims
Front: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim, Rear: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
Tires
Front: S-Works Turbo, folding bead, 700x26mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, folding bead, 700x26mm
Brakes
Brakes
Front: SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
Handlebar
Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Expert
Seatpost
S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 44cm | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.37 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| Front Center | 572 mm | 574 mm | 577 mm | 579 mm | 592 mm | 606 mm | 613 mm |
| Rake | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 71 mm | 63 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| Stack | 500 mm | 513 mm | 526 mm | 543 mm | 564 mm | 590 mm | 611 mm |
| Reach | 365 mm | 374 mm | 379 mm | 383 mm | 394 mm | 401 mm | 407 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 495 mm | 508 mm | 530 mm | 540 mm | 562 mm | 576 mm | 594 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 75.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 433 mm | 445 mm | 456 mm | 473 mm | 494 mm | 515 mm | 545 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 71.75 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 74 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 99 mm | 109 mm | 120 mm | 137 mm | 157 mm | 184 mm | 204 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 409 mm | 409 mm | 409 mm | 409 mm | 409 mm | 409 mm | 409 mm |
| Wheelbase | 969 mm | 972 mm | 974 mm | 977 mm | 990 mm | 1005 mm | 1012 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Standover Height | 722 mm | 734 mm | 745 mm | 767 mm | 785 mm | 807 mm | 833 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Tarmac SL8 Expert is a Specialized Tarmac model. There are 279 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Tarmac bikes models from 2024, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport – Shimano 105 2024 is the cheapest bike model and costs 3500$. Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 – SRAM Red eTap AXS 2024 is the most expensive one and costs 14000$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Race bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Race bike is 3350$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Race bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2024 and its price was 6500$. If we compare this with the average Race bike cost we notice that the price is 94.03% higher.
Race bikes average weight
The average weight for Race bikes is 6.72 kg (14.82 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Tarmac SL8 Expert weighs 7.77 kg (17.13 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. To sum up, it’s 15.63% heavier than the average weight of Race bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork material
Tarmac SL8 Expert has a carbon fork, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 2024, has a 700c carbon model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Tarmac SL8 Expert comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.