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The S-Works Tarmac SL8 has earned its reputation as the fastest race bike in the world, combining unmatched aerodynamics, featherlight weight, and incredible ride quality. It has conquered everything from grueling mountain stages to blistering sprint finishes, taking victories in monuments, World Championships, and even a Grand Tour. With accolades like Tour Magazine’s title of “Best Road Bike in the World” and the loyalty of four top-tier pro teams, it’s clear why the Tarmac SL8 stands at the pinnacle of performance. Now, riders can create their dream build with the S-Works Tarmac SL8 Team Replica Framesets in bold 2025 colors and graphics from Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe, SD Worx - Protime, FDJ - SUEZ, and Soudal - Quick-Step.
Each frameset tells a story through its design. The Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe edition, called ‘Sticker Slap,’ debuted at the 2024 Tour de France, channeling youth culture with pearl white decals and iconic logos for a fresh, dynamic aesthetic. FDJ - SUEZ’s ‘Convergence’ design symbolizes the team's unity and French heritage, blending layered textures and bold red and blue elements. These limited-edition designs bring the spirit and identity of the world’s top teams to passionate cyclists everywhere.
The S-works Tarmac SL8 stands unrivaled in speed, blending aerodynamics, lightweight construction, and unprecedented ride quality achieved through decades of evolution. More than just an evolution of the Tarmac, it emerges as the pinnacle of race bike engineering, setting a new global standard for speed. Are you ready to push its limits?
Speed supremacy demands a holistic approach, integrating aerodynamics, lightweight design, stiffness, and compliance. Through rigorous real-world simulations, our Ride Science team confirms the S-Works Tarmac SL8's dominance: 16.6 seconds faster over 40km, 128 seconds ahead at Milan San Remo, and 20 seconds quicker up the Tourmalet climb. Aero innovation defines the Tarmac SL8, concentrating on where it matters most - the leading edge. With the groundbreaking Speed Sniffer nose cone and optimized head tube shape, drag is minimized to levels surpassing even the Venge. Compliant with new UCI regulations, the S-Works SL8 boasts our narrowest, most aerodynamic seat post ever, ensuring clean airflow around the legs for maximum efficiency and speed.
Drawing insights from the Aethos platform, the S-Works Tarmac SL8 achieves a remarkable 685-gram frame weight, 15% lighter than its predecessor and lighter than any other bike in the World Tour arena*. Its advanced construction prioritizes lightweight in critical areas like the down tube and seat tube, where excess carbon layers are rendered unnecessary by the frame's optimized load distribution. This results in an unmatched stiffness-to-weight ratio, enhancing handling precision and ride comfort. Every rider benefits equally from Rider-First Engineering, experiencing 6% more compliance and superior handling over varied terrain. The Tarmac SL8’s proven geometry and 32mm tire clearance ensure adaptability and versatility for any race scenario.
Beyond traditional gender distinctions, the S-Works Tarmac SL8 offers unparalleled performance accessible to every rider. It’s a bold step forward in bike design, embodying inclusivity and setting new benchmarks for speed, comfort, and performance in competitive cycling. Ready to build your dream machine? The S-Works Tarmac SL8 Frameset with its 68mm threaded bottom bracket, flat mount disc brakes, and seamless integration is your ultimate starting point.
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- Frame: 2025 S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc. 685g frame.
- Fork: S-Works FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset
- Seat Binder: Tarmac integrated wedge
- Weight: 1.37kg (3 lb, .3 oz)-56cm complete frameset
- Limited Edition Team Replica Colors have limited availability among the various Team Colors and Sizes. Please call to inquire about additional availability if you don't see it on the Excel Sports website.
- Available in multiple colors, sizes 44cm-61cm
Geometry
Size | 44cm | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 59cm | 61cm |
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Wheel Size | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Stack | 491mm | 504mm | 517mm | 534mm | 555mm | 581mm | 568mm | 602mm |
Reach | 369mm | 378mm | 383mm | 387mm | 398mm | 405mm | 413mm | 411mm |
Head Angle | 70.5° | 71.75° | 72.5° | 73° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° |
Seat Angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° |
Top Tube Length | 496mm | 509mm | 531mm | 541mm | 563mm | 577mm | 587mm | 595mm |
Head Tube Length | 93mm | 102mm | 113mm | 131mm | 151mm | 178mm | 163mm | 198mm |
Standover | 723mm | 735mm | 746mm | 768mm | 786mm | 808mm | 809mm | 834mm |
Fork Trail | 71mm | 63mm | 58mm | 58mm | 55mm | 55mm | 55mm | 52mm |
Fork Offset | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
Bottom Bracket Drop | 74mm | 74mm | 74mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm |
Front Center | 572mm | 574mm | 577mm | 579mm | 592mm | 606mm | 610mm | 613mm |
Wheelbase | 970mm | 973mm | 975mm | 978mm | 991mm | 1006mm | 1009mm | 1013mm |
Chainstay Length | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm |