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Nothing is faster than the Tarmac SL8 thanks to a combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, and ride quality previously thought impossible.
Nothing is faster than the Tarmac SL8 thanks to a combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, and ride quality previously thought impossible.
Specialized

Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert Road Bike in Powder Indigo over Silver/White

$6,500.00
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Returns


BICYCLES

We spend a lot of time ensuring that each bike we sell is the correct type, size, and fit for every customer, therefore, we take bike returns very seriously.

  • No returns after 30 days.
  • Bicycles purchased within 30 days may be exchanged or traded up for different or like bicycles. A restocking fee of up to 50% of the original value may incur based on the bicycle's condition and it's stocking status in our store.
  • No returns on pre-owned, demo, sale, or closeout bicycles.


PARTS, ACCESSORIES, AND CLOTHING

  • Returns must be made within 30 days of purchase and must include original box and packaging materials.
  • No returns on installed parts or worn apparel. Must have all tags & labels.
  • No returns on pre-owned, demo, sale, or closeout items.
  • No returns on gift card/gift certificate purchases.


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  • Consumable items like food, drink, batteries, CO2 cartridges, etc.
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  • Opened computer software and GPS units can be exchanged for the identical item but cannot be returned for a refund.
  • Donated items.


Returns: In-Store Purchases

For in-store purchases, Bike Tech will accept returns of any unused item with its original packaging within 30 days of purchase:

  • All refunds on returns require a cash register receipt.*
  • In-store credit will be issued on items being returned without a receipt.
  • Refunds will be issued in the form in which the item(s) was purchased.
  • Cash purchases up to $50 will be refunded in cash.
  • Allow 10 business days for refunds by check or large cash purchases.
  • Credit card purchases will normally be refunded to the same card.
    • Other refunds will be paid by check and mailed from our office.
    • In-store credit is available for all returns.
    • Returns of special orders (for items that we normally do not stock) may be subject to a restocking fee of up to 50% plus actual freight costs incurred. In-store credit may be issued on non-stocking special orders.
    • Bike Tech Gift Cards are good for store credit, but they are not redeemable for cash.

* If you do not have a receipt, we will gladly look up a copy in our system. Even if your name did not appear on the original receipt, we may be able to find it with added details such as date and time of purchase.

Returns: Web Purchases

If there’s a problem with something you purchased from us, you can either bring it to our store or ship it back. Ship returns via UPS Ground or insured US Mail (we do not accept CODs). We will refund shipping costs on damaged or incorrect merchandise with prior approval.

** Bike Tech reserves the right to deny any return.

For any questions regarding our return policy please email us or call us at (319) 266-5979.

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Manufacturer's Warranty

Please note that manufacturer warranties are separate from the Bike Tech return policy. All replacements and warranty work is to be done at Bike Tech. We are unable to warranty products and services returned to other bike stores.

As with all products purchased from Bike Tech, items covered under the manufacturer's warranty are handled at no cost to the customer with the exception of installation in certain cases.

Products not purchased from Bike Tech but still under manufacturer's warranty can be processed by Bike Tech, if allowed by manufacturer, but will incur a charge for time involved. A proof of purchase will be required.

Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert Road Bike in Powder Indigo over Silver/White

Season:2024

Brand:Specialized

Code:216955357280

Nothing is faster than the Tarmac SL8 thanks to a combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, and ride quality previously thought impossible. After eight generations and over two decades of development, it’s more than the fastest Tarmac ever - it’s the world’s fastest race bike. Your legs up for it?

Aerodynamics or lightweight alone don’t win races - speed is what matters. Delivering that speed requires creating an uncompromising combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, stiffness, and compliance. Through race simulations using real world data Specialized's Ride Science team knows the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest race bike ever made on the routes that matter - 16.6 seconds faster over 40km, 128 seconds faster over Milan San Remo, 20 seconds faster over the legendary Tourmalet climb.

Features:

  • AERO IN EVERYTHING: Specialized is putting aero where it matters - the leading edge - not just where it looks good. In the process they’ve created their most aerodynamic road bike ever. Yes, it’s more aero than the Venge. Clean air is optimized for maximum advantage with the Tarmac’s new nose cone - the Speed Sniffer. By moving the steer tube back - the tube that determines head tube width - the leading edge of the head tube can be much sharper, delivering a much lower drag shape. Utilizing new UCI rules, the Tarmac SL8 has the narrowest, most aero seat post they’ve ever made ensuring fast moving, dirty air around the legs can flow back more cleanly. Doesn’t victory smell sweet?
  • MINIMUM WEIGHT, MAXIMUM AERO: Tarmac SL8 took learnings from Aethos to be easily built at the UCI minimum with a full aero set up. The team delivered a mind bending, scale tickling 685 gram frame - 15% lighter than the Tarmac SL7 and lighter than anything on else on the World Tour*. With the ability to make lightweight a top priority in the down tube, seat tube, and rear of the bike lessons from Aethos were applied. The frame’s shape carries load so efficiently that extra carbon stiffness layers become redundant. *Unless of course you count the time Kasper Asgreen raced their 585 gram Aethos frame during a Tour stage.
  • GOES LIKE HELL, RIDES LIKE HEAVEN: With massive gains in stiffness-to-weight - an improvement of 33% over the SL7 - the Tarmac SL8 takes legendary handling, aggressive responsiveness and World Championship proven geometry to the next level. The bike is stiffer at the pedals, more precise at the bars, and combines it with a compliant ride in the saddle that sets a new benchmark for race bike comfort. Thanks to Specialized's Rider-First Engineering, every rider, regardless of size, gets the same unprecedented ride quality and handling. In the saddle the Tarmac SL8 delivers 6% more compliance, floating over rough road with a supple feel unique in the high strung world of race bikes. Tarmac’s proven geometry and 32mm tire clearance are identical to the SL7, ensuring easy adaptation and the versatility to run higher volume tires when needed.
  • BEYOND GENDER: There can be more difference between two male cyclists than between a male and female. Gender alone doesn’t provide nearly enough data to specialize and that means creating male or female bikes is arbitrary and outdated. Every rider can get the next level advantage of Tarmac SL8. It’s time to go Beyond Gender.
  • The Tarmac SL8 Expert delivers exceptional performance with a full SRAM Rival eTap AXS groupset with power meter, C38 carbon tubeless ready wheelset, and an SL7 stem with Specialized Expert Shallow Drop alloy handlebars makes for an accessible performance-packed bike.
Technical Information
  • Weight Size
    56cm
  • Weight
    7.77 kg (17 lb, 2.1 oz)
  • Saddle
    Body Geometry Power Expert
  • SeatPost
    S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset
  • Handlebars
    Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
  • Tape
    Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
  • Stem
    Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
  • Seat Binder
    Tarmac integrated wedge
  • Fork
    Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disk
  • Frame
    Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disk
  • Inner Tubes
    Turbo Ultralight, 48mm Presta valve
  • Front Wheel
    Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
  • Rear Wheel
    Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
  • Front Tire
    S-Works Turbo, folding bead, 700x26mm
  • Rear Tire
    S-Works Turbo, folding bead, 700x26mm
  • Chain
    SRAM Rival 12-speed
  • Cassette
    SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t
  • Bottom Bracket
    SRAM DUB BSA 68
  • Shift Levers
    SRAM Rival eTap AXS
  • Rear Derailleur
    SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed
  • Crankset
    SRAM Rival with Power Meter
  • Front Derailleur
    SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on
  • Chainrings
    48/35T
  • Front Brake
    SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic disk
  • Rear Brake
    SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic disk
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