Tarmac SL8 Expert - Ultegra Di2 Gloss Deep Lake Metallic / Green Pearl Over Seafoam

Nothing is faster than the Tarmac SL8.

This groundbreaking machine redefines speed, combining aerodynamics, lightweight construction, and unmatched ride quality—attributes once thought impossible to achieve together. After eight generations and over two decades of relentless innovation, the Tarmac SL8 isn’t just the fastest Tarmac ever; it’s the fastest race bike in the world.

Are your legs up for it?

Winning isn’t about aerodynamics or weight alone—it’s about speed. Delivering unparalleled speed demands an uncompromising blend of aerodynamics, lightness, stiffness, and compliance. Through advanced race simulations and real-world data, our Ride Science team has proven that the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest race bike ever, shaving:

• 16.6 seconds over 40km

• 128 seconds over Milan-San Remo

• 20 seconds over the legendary Tourmalet climb

AERO IN EVERYTHING

We’ve put aerodynamics where it truly matters—at the leading edge—not just where it looks sleek. The result? Our most aerodynamic road bike ever, outperforming even the Venge.

• The Speed Sniffer: A revolutionary new nose cone reduces drag by reshaping the head tube for a sharper, faster profile.

• Narrowest Aero Seat Post: Designed to cut through turbulent air around the rider’s legs, ensuring clean airflow and maximum speed.

Victory never smelled so sweet.

MINIMUM WEIGHT, MAXIMUM AERO

Drawing inspiration from the Aethos, the Tarmac SL8 is built to hit the UCI minimum weight with a fully aero setup. Weighing in at just 685 grams, the frame is 15% lighter than the SL7—a feat unmatched on the World Tour.*

By optimizing the frame shape for load distribution, redundant carbon layers are eliminated, delivering a lighter, stronger, and faster bike. (*Unless you count Kasper Asgreen’s 585-gram Aethos frame during a Tour stage!)

GOES LIKE HELL, RIDES LIKE HEAVEN

With a 33% improvement in stiffness-to-weight over the SL7, the Tarmac SL8 offers aggressive responsiveness, precise handling, and unmatched comfort.

• Pedal Stiffness: Maximized for explosive power transfer.

• Ride Compliance: A 6% improvement ensures the bike floats over rough roads, redefining race bike comfort.

• Proven Geometry: Identical to the SL7, it supports 32mm tire clearance for adaptability and versatility.

Thanks to Rider-First Engineering, every rider, regardless of size, experiences the same unparalleled ride quality.

BEYOND GENDER

There’s often more variation between two male cyclists than between a male and female rider. The Tarmac SL8 embraces this reality, making gender-specific bikes a thing of the past. Every cyclist deserves a bike designed purely for performance.

EXPERT PERFORMANCE

The Tarmac SL8 Expert Di2 delivers elite performance at an accessible price point, featuring:

• Full Ultegra Di2 groupset

• C38 carbon tubeless-ready wheels

• SL7 stem and Specialized Expert Shallow Drop alloy handlebars

At Mackay Cycles, we’re ready to help you unlock the fastest ride of your life. The question is: are you ready to ride it?

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