Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Sram Red eTaps AXS price weight data sheet assembly all you need to know

Details: Written by: Luca; Parent Category: Bicycles news review test; Category: Specialized Bicycles news review test; Published: 19 August 2023

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Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Sram Red eTaps AXS price weight data sheet assembly all you need to know.

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Specialized presented the new Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 2023 2024 in official form.

The frame has been completely revised, with a new carbon fiber, the same as that used on the Specialized Aethos, a new study of the aerodynamic shapes of the tubes, new headset, new integrated handlebar.

The geometries and sizes remain unchanged, always in the classic sizes of 44-49-52-54-56-58-61.

The bike is now about 16 seconds faster over a 40km ride.

Among the new features, the wider wheel arch now accommodates tires up to 32mm.

Equally important is the weight reduction, the frame now weighs 685 grams.

These are the weights of the new Specialized Tarmac SL8 in the various versions:

S-Works Di2 – 6.6kg
S-Works eTap – 6.8kg
Pro eTap – 7.4kg
Pro Di2 – 7.2kg
Expert eTap – 7.7kg

The weight-to-stiffness ratio has also improved by 33%.

The new integrated handlebar weighs 50 grams less than the previous one, is stiffer and more aerodynamic.

The fork is also new.

The new frame is only compatible with disc brakes and electronic groupsets.

It is not possible to mount a mechanical groupset and there is no rim-brake version.

these are the versions and prices:

S-Works Tarmac SL8 Shimano Di2

€14,000

S-Works Tarmac SL8 - SRAM Red eTap AXS

€14,000

Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano Ultegra UDi2

€9,000

Tarmac SL8 Pro SRAM Force eTap AXS

€9,000

Tarmac SL8 Expert

€6,500

S-Works Tarmac SL8 frame

€5,500

Tarmac SL8 frame

€4,000

This is the technical data sheet of the S-Works Tarmac SL8 Sram Red eTaps AXS version:
Technical specifications

Wheels

DYNAMO

56cm

DYNAMO

6.85kg (15lbs, 1.6oz)
COCKPIT

SADDLE

Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

TAPE

Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Suspensions

FORK

S-Works FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Cockpits

HANDLEBAR

Roval Rapide Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem

ATTACK

Roval Rapide Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem

SEAT POST

S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seatpost, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset

COLLAR

Tarmac integrated wedge
Chassis

CHASSIS

S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Wheels & Tyres

ROOMS

Turbo Ultralight, 60mm Presta valve

FRONT WHEEL

Roval Rapide CLX II, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 51mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 18h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes

REAR WHEEL

Roval Rapide CLX II, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 60mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 24h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes

FRONT TIRE

S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2BR, 700x26mm

REAR TIRE

S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2BR, 700x26mm
Transmission

MOVE. CENTER

SRAM DUB BSA 68