{"product_id":"specialized-tarmac-sl8-expert","title":"Tarmac SL8 Expert Road Bike SRAM Force AXS","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"omld74\" data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eFACT 10r carbon frame with Rider-First Engineered construction, Clean Routing, a threaded BB, 12x142mm rear thru-axle, and flat-mount disc compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tcv179\" data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eFACT 10r carbon fork with a 12x100mm thru-axle front end for a precise, race-bike steering feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fcfgh0\" data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eFull 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1azg70t\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eSRAM Force AXS E1 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors front and rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1puu5rw\" data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eRoval C38 carbon wheels with 21mm internal width and tubeless-ready rims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aa96l0\" data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eStocked with S-Works Turbo 700x26mm tires, while the frame platform supports up to 32mm tire clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uicjjf\" data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eFinishing kit includes a Tarmac integrated stem, Specialized Expert Shallow Drop alloy handlebar, S-Works Tarmac SL8 carbon seatpost, and Body Geometry Power Expert saddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eSpecs Snapshot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pxs391\" data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eFrame: Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered, Clean Routing, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tunggx\" data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eFork: FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"42m6dj\" data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eDrivetrain: SRAM Force AXS E1 2x12, 48\/35t crank, 10-33t cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m5y4vn\" data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eBrakes: SRAM Force AXS E1 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors front\/rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qzfwy1\" data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eWheels: Roval C38 carbon, 21mm internal width, tubeless ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16aoh3d\" data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eTires: S-Works Turbo, 700x26mm, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f2z2y7\" data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003eCockpit: Tarmac integrated stem, Specialized Expert Shallow Drop alloy bar, Supacaz Super Sticky Kush tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p7i9nj\" data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003eSaddle \/ Seatpost: Body Geometry Power Expert saddle, S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seatpost, 15mm offset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a2st84\" data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003eTire Clearance: 32mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1083myd\" data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003eClaimed Weight: 7.26 kg \/ 16 lb 0.1 oz in size 56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dz7qqj\" data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003eSizes: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003eBest for riders who want a true race-bike feel for fast road rides, structured training, and competitive events. 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