S-Works Tarmac SL8 – SRAM RED AXS LTD 2025

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Aerodynamics We use aerodynamics where it matters most, and in the process we've created our fastest road bike ever – yes, more aerodynamic even than the Venge. The front end has been optimized for maximum advantage. The fork steerer is positioned further back relative to the front part of the headtube to deliver significantly lower aerodynamic drag. Thanks to the new UCI rules, with the SL8 we were able to use the narrowest and most aerodynamic seatpost we've ever made, ensuring turbulent air in the leg area can flow more easily toward the rear of the bike. Lightweight To create the Tarmac SL8 and build the most aerodynamic bike while respecting UCI's minimum weight requirements, we drew inspiration from what we learned with the Aethos. The team built a frame at 685 grams – 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than any other World Tour bike*. Focusing on maximum lightness in the seat tube, seatstay and rear of the bike, we applied the lessons learned from the Aethos project. The frame shapes respond so efficiently to stress that we were able to reduce material thickness, cutting out anything unnecessary. *Except for that time Kasper Asgreen raced our 585-gram Aethos frame during a Tour stage. Ride Quality The stiffness-to-weight ratio of the Tarmac SL8 is 33% better than the SL7. The Tarmac SL8 sets a new standard for handling: it's precise in the most demanding situations and responds immediately and efficiently to pedal input. While the areas that ensure power transfer and steering precision are stiffer than ever, on the saddle the Tarmac SL8 feels more comfortable, filtering 6% more ground vibration and letting you attack corners with a sense of agility and balance unique in the road bike world. The new Tarmac SL8 maintains the proven geometry of the SL7 model, with the same generous 32 mm tire clearance, so you can run a larger volume tire when needed. Beyond Gender Differences In reality there can be far more differences between two male cyclists than between a man and a woman. We design for the individual and our philosophy is simple: Don't create differences where none exist. Every cyclist, male or female, can benefit from the advantages of the Tarmac SL8. It's time to go beyond. Specs Groupset: SRAM Red eTap AXS with power meter Wheels: Roval Rapide CLX II tubeless-ready Integrated handlebar: Roval Rapide cockpit

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