S-Works Tarmac SL8 Project Black LTD Frameset

£4,750.00
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Part Number:

70624-0049

GTIN/UPC:

196625086755

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Experience the phenomenal precision and uncompromising performance of the S-Works Tarmac SL8 Project Black LTD Frameset by Specialized, inspired by the competitive drive of elite athletes to create a frameset that pushes the boundaries of innovation.

Before the breakthrough Tarmac SL8 debuted with its unrivalled fusion of aerodynamics, lightness, and supreme ride quality, Specialized sought the expertise of professional cyclists for feedback and validation of the design. Initially, only two framesets were created for Remco Evenepoel and Demi Vollering to compete in the 2023 UCI World Road Championships. This pivotal event marked the first appearance of these extraordinary framesets on a global stage.

Now, such groundbreaking design is within your grasp. This limited-edition frameset — pioneered through the exclusive Project Black initiative — ensures that dedicated riders everywhere can reap the benefits of cutting-edge cycling technology. While this frameset is an unparalleled model of the S-Works Tarmac SL8, its unique 'prototype' status is signified subtly to preserve its clandestine inception. Even the official UCI sticker acknowledges its 'prototype' status, further increasing its uniqueness and exclusivity.

Meticulously designed for athletes, by athletes, this Project Black LTD frame set invites you to redefine what you believed was possible on your ride. Dive headfirst into the world of elite cycling and experience the unmatched performance that Specialized continues to deliver on the global cycling stage.

Guide To Road Bike Gears

If you are buying a road bike one of the big differences between models will be which gears they use. Most manufacturers will make the same bike, using the same frame but putting different gears and wheels on it. So for instance you can buy a Trek Domane AL 2 Disc with Shimano Claris gearing for £975 or get the Trek Domane AL 4 Disc with Tiagra gearing for £1625. They are fundamentally the same bike. One comes with the Shimano Tiagra gears and the other comes with Shimano Claris gears.

In most cases, the bottom of the range gears and top of the range gears will basically work in the same way. The big differences are in the quality of material used and the weight. Top of the range gears will be lighter and smoother to use.

One thing to watch out for when comparing bikes is whether the full groupset is being used. If you are buying a bike that has Shimano 105 gears on it. Shimano makes 105 brakes, gear levers, front and rear derailleurs, cranks, chainrings and bottom brackets. So basically all of the running gear on the bike. Some bike manufacturers will fit the full groupset, others will fit Shimano 105 front and rear derailleurs but use their own brakes and cranks to save a few pounds. So if you are comparing bikes be sure to check how much of the groupset the bike actually uses.


Read our Guide to Road Bike Gears

Road Bike Buying Guide

Nothing beats the feeling of effortless speed you get on a road bike. There are lots of reasons to ride a road bike, from the simple joy of it, to racing, long distance challenges, or café rides with friends. Whatever you want to do there will be road bike out there for you.

Men’s and Women’s road bikes

Nearly all manufacturers have stopped making dedicated men’s and women’s bikes. They are now all unisex. What you will see is that on smaller bikes, brands will often fit a wider saddle (generally more female friendly). On larger bikes they will often fit a narrower one (generally more male friendly).

Disc or rim brakes

It is getting increasingly hard to buy new bikes with rim brakes as the industry has almost exclusively switched to discs. The reasons for this are pretty simple. Disc brakes are much, much, more powerful than old rim brake systems so you can stop a lot more easily and safely. Disc brakes also allow much bigger tyres to be fitted which is more comfortable. Older disc brake systems did often suffer from rubbing and squeaking. While this hasn’t been completely fixed yet it is much less common on modern bikes with hydraulic brakes. Mechanical disc brakes can still take a bit of fettling to get them right so go for hydraulic if you can.

Read our full road bike buying guide


Who are Specialized?

Specialized is one of the best-known quality bike brands in the world. Started by a group of riders in 1974. A fact which has guided their decision making ever since.

" Made for riders, by riders."

They strove to make the best quality tires when quality tyres weren't around. When people wanted to ride cruisers in the dirt, they made the first production mountain bike. When roadies wanted to go faster, Specialized doubled down on carbon and built their own wind tunnel.

Bikes like the Allez, Rockhopper and Stumpjumper have developed followings and reputations of their own. Specialized has a reputation for making high-end, high-quality bikes. Specialized bikes always look great with high-quality paint and sensible sizing hel0s you get the right bike each time. If you buy a Specialized bike you can be guaranteed it will do what it is supposed to and will last.


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FrameS-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineeredâ„¢, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc. 685g frame.
ForkS-Works FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
SeatPostS-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset
Seat BinderTarmac integrated wedge
Weight1.41 kg (3 lb, 1.7 oz)
Weight Size56cm, as pictured
Colours Gloss Carbon / Metallic White Silver
Sizes 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
Brand Specialized
Model Year 2024
Barcodes 196625086748, 196625086755, 196625086762, 196625086779, 196625086786, 196625086809
SKUs / Part Numbers 70624-0049, 70624-0052, 70624-0054, 70624-0056, 70624-0058, 70624-0061

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