2026 Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 AXS Road Bike
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94926-0354
196625243455
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The 2026 Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 AXS Road Bike is the fastest race bike out there thanks to a combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, and ride quality previously thought impossible. Now even faster with the aero paradigm shifting performance of the all-new Roval Rapide CLX III wheels.
Aerodynamics or lightweight alone don’t win races - speed is what matters. Delivering that speed requires creating an uncompromising combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, stiffness, and compliance. Through race simulations using real world data Specialized's Ride Science team knows the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest race bike ever made on the routes that matter - 16.6 seconds faster over 40km, 128 seconds faster over Milan San Remo, 20 seconds faster over the legendary Tourmalet climb. Now; the fastest race bike in the world meets SRAM RED AXS groupset with power meter - the lightest electronic groupset ever. All S-Works Tarmac SL8 models ship with a Roval Rapide cockpit to save weight and for the fastest possible leading edge.
This bike is perfect for
Pro racers, and those who want pro kit. Simply the fastest road bike available so you can't blame your kit on your next ride or race.
Key Features
- Specialized have put aero where it matters - the leading edge - not just where it looks good. Clean air is optimized for maximum advantage with the Tarmac’s new nose cone - the Speed Sniffer.
- Tarmac SL8 took learnings from Aethos to be easily built at the UCI minimum with a full aero set up. The team delivered a mind bending, scale tickling 685 gram frame - 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7.
- With massive gains in stiffness-to-weight - an improvement of 33% over the SL7 - the Tarmac SL8 takes legendary handling, aggressive responsiveness and World Championship proven geometry to the next level. The bike is stiffer at the pedals, more precise at the bars, and combines it with a compliant ride in the saddle that sets a new benchmark for race bike comfort.
- S-Works Tarmac SL8 is spec’d with only the best components. A full SRAM RED AXS groupset with power meter - the lightest electronic groupset ever - and a Roval Rapide CLX III tubeless-ready wheelset are the perfect complement to the world’s fastest frame. All S-Works Tarmac SL8 models ship with a Roval Rapide cockpit to save weight and for the fastest possible leading edge.
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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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| Frame | S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered�, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Fork | S-Works FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Crankset | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter 48/35t |
| Chain | SRAM RED 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-33t |
| Shift Levers | SRAM RED AXS, hydraulic disc |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM RED AXS, braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED AXS E1 |
| Front Brake | SRAM RED AXS, hydraulic disc |
| Rear Brake | SRAM RED AXS, hydraulic disc |
| Front Wheel | Roval Rapide CLX III, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 51mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval LF18-F hub, 18h, ARRIS MTO-255 Straight Pull Spokes (Carbon Fiber reinforced BioNylon, Ti end fittings) |
| Rear Wheel | Roval Rapide CLX III, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 48.5mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval LF19-R hub, 24h, ARRIS MTO-255 Straight Pull Spokes (Carbon Fiber reinforced BioNylon, Ti end fittings) |
| Front Tyre | S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tire, 700x28c |
| Rear Tyre | S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tire, 700x28c |
| Handlebars | Roval Rapide Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem |
| Saddle | S-Works Power with Mirror |
| Seat Post | S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset |
| Seat Binder | Tarmac integrated wedge |
| Inner Tubes | Standard 80mm PV |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 |
| Tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Colours | GLOSS PREMIUM FJORD METALLIC / WHITE METALLIC SILVER, GLOSS REDSKY SHDWSIL WHT IMPASTO |
| Sizes | 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| Brand | Specialized |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Barcodes | 196625242656, 196625242724, 196625242748, 196625242878, 196625242953, 196625243226, 196625243318, 196625243455, 196625243479, 196625243929, 196625243981 |
| SKUs / Part Numbers | 94926-0249, 94926-0252, 94926-0254, 94926-0256, 94926-0258, 94926-0349, 94926-0352, 94926-0354, 94926-0356, 94926-0358, 94926-0361 |
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