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In our comparison, not currently a pick
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert Di2
Carbon · Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speed · hydraulic disc · carbon wheels
Buy at Bike-ComponentsWhere it stands
In stock in XS, M, L, XL and XXL · price read 08:35 today · unchanged since the last check
Where it stands
Priced close to what German shops charge for this level of equipment, so it does not clear the margin we require before naming a pick.
Our pick · €5,000 and above
- Cube Litening AIR C:68X SLT 2026 at CUBE Göttingen€5,449EUR 59 more expensive, Dura-Ace Di2 instead of Ultegra Di2, good carbon rather than entry-level carbon wheels, includes a power meter.
What you get
- Frame
- Carbon Specialized Tarmac SL8
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Ultegra Di2, 12-speed, electronic
- Wheels
- Carbon, entry-level carbon Specialized Roval C38, Carbon
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Weight
- not stated by the shop: not scored
- Power meter
- No
- Wheel size
- 28"
- Tyres
- S-Works Turbo, 700 x 26C
The compromises
- No power meter, which many bikes at this price include.
Your size
What Bike-Components lists, and what it has today
This brand publishes no centimetre equivalence we can verify, so the bike appears only when you pick a letter size. This shop prices each size separately.
Where to buy
Bike-Components is the only one of the 22 shops we check that sells this bike.
Price so far
€5,390 at every one of our 24 checks since 3 Sept.
- Bike-Components states an RRP of €5,890 (8% off). That is the shop's claim; we rank on today's price, never on the discount.
Every check
| Checked | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026, 12:52:58 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 03/09/2026, 16:11:22 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 06:46:28 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 11:26:01 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 16:08:50 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 22:49:53 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 05/09/2026, 07:07:41 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 05/09/2026, 15:28:09 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 06/09/2026, 07:42:59 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 07/09/2026, 08:49:00 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 08/09/2026, 08:10:32 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 09/09/2026, 11:33:20 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 10/09/2026, 08:08:58 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 11/09/2026, 08:15:35 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 12/09/2026, 08:14:13 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 13/09/2026, 08:10:17 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 14/09/2026, 08:07:33 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 15/09/2026, 08:13:20 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 08:08:48 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 12:17:01 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 21:59:43 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 17/09/2026, 08:41:42 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 18/09/2026, 08:35:38 | €5,390 | in stock |
| 19/09/2026, 08:35:02 | €5,390 | in stock |
How sure we are
We read 6 of 7 key facts off Bike-Components's page; not stated: weight. Anything we could not read is scored below the cheapest option, so a gap never flatters a bike.
Read 08:35 today. The full audit trail shows the source text behind every fact. Report a mistake
Full specification as published by Bike-Components
| Brake Type | disc |
|---|---|
| Application | Road |
| Frame material | Carbon |
| Fork material | Carbon |
| Gender | Women's, Men´s |
| Seatpost diameter | Aero form |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BSA |
| Pedals | without |
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL8 |
| Rear Wheel Tyre | S-Works Turbo, 700 x 26C |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Power Expert with Titanium Rails |
| Shift/Brake Lever | Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170 |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100, 36-52 Teeth |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8, Carbon, Setback: 15 mm |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150, 2-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11-30 T, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra M8100 |
| Front Wheel Tyre | S-Works Turbo, 700 x 26C |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150, 12-speed |
| Max. Fork Length | 370 mm |
| Crank Arm Length | 165,0 mm | 170,0 mm | 172,5 mm | 175,0 mm |
| Wheel size | 28" |
| Fork Offset | 47 mm | 44 mm |
| Stem | Specialized Tarmac, 6° |
| Brake Discs | RT-CL800 |
| Brake Disc Size | 160 mm (Front) / 140 mm (Rear) |
| Fork | Specialized Tarmac |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert Shallow Drop |
| Wheelset | Specialized Roval C38, Carbon |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.75 | 72.5 | 73 | 73.5 | 74 |
| Stack | 514 mm | 527 mm | 544 mm | 565 mm | 591 mm | 612 mm |
| Standover Height | 735 mm | 746 mm | 768 mm | 786 mm | 808 mm | 834 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973 mm | 975 mm | 978 mm | 991 mm | 1006 mm | 1013 mm |
| Reach | 375 mm | 380 mm | 384 mm | 395 mm | 402 mm | 408 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 410 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 | 74 | 73.5 | 73 |
| BB Drop | 74 mm | 72 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 266 mm | 268 mm |
| Stem Length | 80 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm |
| Drop Bar Width | 38 cm | 40 cm | 42 cm | 44 cm |
| Seat Tube Length | 445 mm | 456 mm | 473 mm | 494 mm | 515 mm | 545 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 109 mm | 120 mm | 137 mm | 157 mm | 184 mm | 204 mm |
| Frame Size | 49 cm | 52 cm | 54 cm | 56 cm | 58 cm | 61 cm |
| Effective Top Tube Length | 509 mm | 531 mm | 541 mm | 563 mm | 577 mm | 595 mm |
The shop's feature list
- Experience the ultimate road cycling adventure with the Tarmac SL8 Expert Di2 28" Carbon Road Bike, brought to you by Specialized, designed for both women and men. This bike is a marvel of engineering, featuring a lightweight and robust Specialized Tarmac SL8 frame made from carbon, ensuring both speed and durability on the road. The Shimano Ultegra M8100 chain, coupled with the Shimano Ultegra 11-30 T, 12-speed cassette, provides seamless shifting for a smooth ride. The saddle is a Specialized Body Geometry Power Expert with Titanium Rails, offering unparalleled comfort during long rides. Hydraulic Shimano Ultegra R8170 brakes give you the confidence to handle the bike at high speeds with precision stopping power. The Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170 shift/brake lever and the Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150, 12-speed derailleur, ensure effortless gear changes and control. The bike rolls on S-Works Turbo, 700 x 26C tires, perfect for maximizing speed and efficiency on the pavement. The carbon fork and seatpost further reduce the bike's weight and increase its aerodynamic efficiency. Lastly, the bike's sleek aero form seatpost diameter and the absence of pedals mean you can customize this ride to fit your cycling style perfectly. Whether you're racing or embarking on a long-distance journey, the Tarmac Sl8 Expert Di2 is your ticket to an exhilarating road cycling experience.