Tarmac SL8 Expert Road Bike SRAM Force AXS

A race-focused carbon road bike with aerodynamic shaping, wireless SRAM Force AXS, carbon wheels, and room for up to 32mm tires. The Tarmac SL8 Expert is built around Specialized’s FACT 10r carbon chassis, pairing aero-driven tube shaping with a lighter, stiffer, and smoother ride than the previous SL7 platform. This Expert build adds the new SRAM Force AXS E1 drivetrain and brakes, Roval C38 carbon tubeless-ready wheels, and a clean, race-oriented cockpit that keeps the package fast, sharp, and easy to live with on hard training days and event rides.

Key Features

• FACT 10r carbon frame with Rider-First Engineered construction, Clean Routing, a threaded BB, 12x142mm rear thru-axle, and flat-mount disc compatibility.
• FACT 10r carbon fork with a 12x100mm thru-axle front end for a precise, race-bike steering feel.
• Full SRAM Force AXS E1 wireless 2x12 drivetrain with Force HRD levers, Force front and rear derailleurs, a 48/35t crank, and a 10-33t cassette.
• SRAM Force AXS E1 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors front and rear.
• Roval C38 carbon wheels with 21mm internal width and tubeless-ready rims.
• Stocked with S-Works Turbo 700x26mm tires, while the frame platform supports up to 32mm tire clearance.
• Finishing kit includes a Tarmac integrated stem, Specialized Expert Shallow Drop alloy handlebar, S-Works Tarmac SL8 carbon seatpost, and Body Geometry Power Expert saddle.

Specs Snapshot

• Frame: Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered, Clean Routing, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
• Fork: FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
• Drivetrain: SRAM Force AXS E1 2x12, 48/35t crank, 10-33t cassette
• Brakes: SRAM Force AXS E1 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors front/rear
• Wheels: Roval C38 carbon, 21mm internal width, tubeless ready
• Tires: S-Works Turbo, 700x26mm, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection
• Cockpit: Tarmac integrated stem, Specialized Expert Shallow Drop alloy bar, Supacaz Super Sticky Kush tape
• Saddle / Seatpost: Body Geometry Power Expert saddle, S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seatpost, 15mm offset
• Tire Clearance: 32mm
• Claimed Weight: 7.26 kg / 16 lb 0.1 oz in size 56
• Sizes: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61

Recommended Use
Best for riders who want a true race-bike feel for fast road rides, structured training, and competitive events. The stock 26mm tires keep the build quick and direct, while the 32mm clearance gives you room to tune comfort and grip for rougher pavement or longer days.

Bottom Line
The Tarmac SL8 Expert is a serious performance road bike that combines an advanced aero carbon frame with a complete Force AXS build and carbon wheels.