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No bicycle is as fast as the Tarmac SL8 thanks to a combination of aerodynamics, lightness and ride quality previously thought impossible. After eight generations and over two decades of development, it is not only the fastest Tarmac ever: it is the fastest racing bike in the world. Are your legs ready?
Aerodynamics or lightness alone don't win races: what matters is speed. To achieve this speed it is necessary to create an uncompromising combination of aerodynamics, lightness, rigidity and stress absorption. Thanks to complex simulations using real data, our Ride Science Team has verified that the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest racing bike on any route: - 16.6 seconds on 40 km of plain, 128 seconds faster on the Milan route -Sanremo, 20 seconds faster on the Tourmalet climb.
AERODYNAMICS: We use aerodynamics where most is needed, and in the process we have created our fastest road bike ever - yes, more aerodynamic than even the Venge. The front has been optimized to obtain maximum advantage. The fork head is positioned at the rear of the front of the frame head tube to offer much lower aerodynamic resistance. Thanks to the new UCI rules, for the SL8 we were able to use the tightest and most aerodynamic seat post we have ever made, to ensure that turbulent air in the leg area can flow more easily towards the back of the bicycle.
LIGHTNESS: To create the Tarmac SL8 and create the most aerodynamic bicycle, respecting the minimum weight requirements imposed by UCI, we were inspired by what we learned with the Aethos. The team made a 685 gram frame, 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than any other World Tour bike*. By focusing on the lightest possible weight in the area of the down tube, the seat tube and the back of the bicycle, we have adopted the lessons learned in the Aethos project. The shapes of the frame respond so efficiently to stress that it was possible to reduce the thickness of the material, eliminating the superfluous. *Except for that time Kasper Asgreen raced our 585 gram Aethos chassis during a stage of the Tour.
DRIVING QUALITY: The stiffness-to-weight ratio of the Tarmac SL8 is 33% better than the SL7. The Tarmac SL8 establishes a new reference regarding handling: it is precise in the most demanding situations and responds immediately and efficiently to the inputs on the pedal. While the areas that ensure power transfer and riding precision are stiffer than ever, in the saddle the Tarmac SL8 is more comfortable, filtering 6% more stress coming from the ground and allowing you to attack curves with a feeling of agility and balance unique in the world of racing bikes. The new Tarmac SL8 maintains the proven geometry of the SL7 model, with the same generous 32mm tire space, so you can use a larger volume cover when needed.
BEYOND GENDER DIFFERENCES: In reality there can be many more differences between two male cyclists than between a man and a woman. We design according to the individual and our philosophy is simple: Do not create differences where there are none. Every cyclist, whether man or woman, can take advantage of the advantages of the Tarmac SL8. It's time to go further.
The S-Works Tarmac SL8 frame, with 68mm threaded movement, is the perfect starting point for making the bicycle of your dreams come true.
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Frame
Frame
S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, BB threaded, 12x142 mm pass-through disc, flat mounting. 685g frame.
Suspensions
Fork
S-Works FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100 mm flat axle through disc
Cockpit
Seatpost
s-works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, offset 15 mm
Saddle collar
Integrated asphalt wedge
Product details
Identifier
2215 40
Weight
Weight
1.37 kg (3 lbs, 0.3 oz)
Weighed measurement
56