VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert - SRAM Force AXS

Velopedia Archive ID 900001126

Overview

Model year2026
BrandSpecialized
ModelTarmac SL8 Expert - SRAM Force AXS
Bicycle typeRoad
Archive ID900001126
Original MSRP$6,999.99
ColorsGloss Blue Majesty Metallic / Dolomite Metallic; Gloss Obsidian Metallic / 25% Cqv Reflex Super Red Pearl Over White
Sizes44; 49; 52; 54; 56; 58; 61
Weight7.26 kg (16 lb, 0.1 oz)

Frameset

Frame constructionTarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Frame materialCarbon Fiber
ForkFACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork materialCarbon Fiber

Drivetrain

ShiftersNEW SRAM Force AXS E1 HRD
Front derailleurNEW SRAM Force AXS E1
Rear derailleurNEW SRAM Force AXS E1
CranksetNEW SRAM Force E1, 48/35t
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB BSA
CassetteNEW SRAM Force XG-1270, 12sp, 10-33t
ChainNEW SRAM Force E1

Brakes

Brakes(F) NEW SRAM Force AXS E1, hydraulic disc 160mm rotor / (R) NEW SRAM Force AXS E1, hydraulic disc 160mm rotor

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetStem headset spacers kit for SL7 stem & Roval Rapide cockpit use
HandlebarSpecialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
StemTarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
SaddleBody Geometry Power Expert
SeatpostS-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset

Wheels & tires

Wheels(F) Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim, tubeless ready / (R) Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim, tubeless ready
Front tireS-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
Rear tireS-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

Geometry · 44

Seat tube433 mm
Effective top tube496 mm
Head tube99 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle75.5°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase970 mm
Bottom-bracket drop74 mm
Bottom-bracket height266 mm
Reach366 mm
Stack501 mm
Standover height723 mm
Fork offset / rake47 mm
Front center572 mm
Trail71 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown370 mm
Crank length165 mm
Stem length70 mm
Handlebar width360 mm

Geometry · 49

Seat tube445 mm
Effective top tube509 mm
Head tube109 mm
Head-tube angle71.75°
Seat-tube angle75.5°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase973 mm
Bottom-bracket drop74 mm
Bottom-bracket height266 mm
Reach375 mm
Stack514 mm
Standover height735 mm
Fork offset / rake47 mm
Front center574 mm
Trail63 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown370 mm
Crank length165 mm
Stem length80 mm
Handlebar width380 mm

Geometry · 52

Seat tube456 mm
Effective top tube531 mm
Head tube120 mm
Head-tube angle72.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase975 mm
Bottom-bracket drop74 mm
Bottom-bracket height266 mm
Reach380 mm
Stack527 mm
Standover height746 mm
Fork offset / rake47 mm
Front center577 mm
Trail58 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown370 mm
Crank length170 mm
Stem length90 mm
Handlebar width400 mm

Geometry · 54

Seat tube473 mm
Effective top tube541 mm
Head tube137 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase978 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm
Bottom-bracket height268 mm
Reach384 mm
Stack544 mm
Standover height768 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center579 mm
Trail58 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown370 mm
Crank length172.5 mm
Stem length100 mm
Handlebar width420 mm

Geometry · 56

Seat tube494 mm
Effective top tube563 mm
Head tube157 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase991 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm
Bottom-bracket height268 mm
Reach395 mm
Stack565 mm
Standover height786 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center592 mm
Trail55 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown370 mm
Crank length172.5 mm
Stem length100 mm
Handlebar width420 mm

Geometry · 58

Seat tube515 mm
Effective top tube577 mm
Head tube184 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase1006 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm
Bottom-bracket height268 mm
Reach402 mm
Stack591 mm
Standover height808 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center606 mm
Trail55 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown370 mm
Crank length175 mm
Stem length110 mm
Handlebar width440 mm

Geometry · 61

Seat tube545 mm
Effective top tube595 mm
Head tube204 mm
Head-tube angle74°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase1013 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm
Bottom-bracket height268 mm
Reach408 mm
Stack612 mm
Standover height834 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center613 mm
Trail52 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown370 mm
Crank length175 mm
Stem length110 mm
Handlebar width440 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 7, 2026.