Tarmac SL8 Expert
OverviewAbout the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert
The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert is a road bike, built on a carbon frame, listed at $10,200. A drop-bar bike built for sealed roads, speed and distance.
SizingWhat size Tarmac SL8 Expert do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Specialized recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 142 to 155 cm | 4 ft 8 in to 5 ft 1 in |
| 49 | 155 to 163 cm | 5 ft 1 in to 5 ft 4 in |
| 52 | 163 to 170 cm | 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in |
| 54 | 170 to 175 cm | 5 ft 7 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| 56 | 175 to 180 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 5 ft 11 in |
| 58 | 180 to 188 cm | 5 ft 11 in to 6 ft 2 in |
| 61 | 188 to 196 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 5 in |
Rider heights from Specialized's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Specialized
- Category
- Road
- Frame
- Carbon
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
- Price
- $10,200, RRP AUD (Specialized Australia, checked 24 Sep 2026)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize 56
- Stack
- 565 mm
- Reach
- 395 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.43
- Head angle
- 73.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 73.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 991 mm
- Chainstay
- 410 mm
- BB drop
- 72 mm
- Standover
- 786 mm
- Fork rake
- 44 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- SRAM Force AXS
- Shifting
- Electronic
- Drive
- 2x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- SRAM Force E1, 48/35T
- Chainrings
- 48/35
- Cassette
- 10-33
- Brakes
- SRAM Force AXS E1 hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- 160/160mm
- Wheelset
- Roval C38 carbon tubeless ready
- Stock tyre
- 700x26c
- Max tyre clearance
- 32 mm
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- FACT carbon
- Cockpit
- Tarmac integrated stem, Expert Shallow Drop alloy bar
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.43 gives a long and low, racier riding position.
- Steering
- A 73.5 deg head angle points to quick, responsive steering.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 1.06 is endurance-friendly gearing.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (Specialized geometry chart + specialized.com + backfill 2026-09-27: specialized.com), verified 2026-09-03. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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