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Specialized reveals 'S-Level' Tarmac SL9, says it 'exceeds every competing race bike in its class'

SL9 upgrade now available across the full Tarmac line-up

Cycling News

Demi Vollering’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad-winning Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

A closer look at the European Champion’s cobble-taming race bike

Cycling Weekly

The first African to lead the Tour de France Femme deserves a special bike, and that's why Kim Le Court is riding a yellow Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

What makes the occasion even more special is the fact that she's also the first African to win a stage of the Tour de France Femme

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Demi Vollering’s dream, depicted in carbon: Specialized unveils limited-edition Tarmac SL8

Only 400 individually numbered "Demi Dreaming" S-Works Tarmac SL8 framesets will be made

Cycling Weekly

Specialized launches 'the world’s lightest’—and priciest—road cycling shoe: the S-Works Torch Remco

Just when you thought $600 was peak extravagance for a cycling shoe, Specialized turns the Boa-dial even further with a $700 S-Works Torch Remco

Cycling Weekly

Tour Down Under tech gallery part 1: Brand new bikes, custom paint, and one hugely aggressive setup

All the best tech from the traditional season opener in Adelaide

Cycling News

Specialized S-Works Evade III helmet review - An all-round excellent option

Fast, comfortable, lightweight and safe, what's not to like?

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6 bikes that shaped Mark Cavendish's career

From this 2008 Giant TCR to the Wilier Filante which saw Cav claim the Tour wins record, here's a look at the Manx Missile's bikes through the ages

Cycling Weekly

Reviewing Roval's limited edition wheels: The Roval Rapide CLX II Team

Better, exclusive, and with a host of added extras, but are the Rapide CLX II Team worth the significant price hike?

Cycling News

All the details surrounding Roval's secret new wheelset as Specialized goes public

Rapide CLX II Team gets all the usual buzzwords, but that's not the story here

Cycling News

Specialized S-Works Recon Lace review – a performance gravel shoe that almost delivers everything you could wish for

Specialized's S-Works Recon lace off-road shoes have a timeless aesthetic and come loaded with performance features but also some minor niggles

Bike Perfect

A first look at Specialized's revamped family of Recon off-road shoes, designed for versatility and diverse budgets

From commuting around town to racing for the gravel podium, the Recon family is meant to offer something for everyone

Cycling Weekly

Specialized Epic 8 vs Epic 8 Evo – two brilliant new bikes, but which short travel ripper is the right one for you?

Specialized’s new Epic 8 and Epic 8 Evo share the same frame but ride very differently. Guy Kesteven has tested both and is perfectly placed to explain which is the best lightweight trail weapon for you

Bike Perfect

Specialized's Epic 8 XC MTB embraces algorithm-controlled suspension and ditches the Brain

Specialized claims the new Epic 8 is the "fastest XC race bike in the world", while the Epic 8 Evo gets a rowdy downcountry overhaul

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Trickle down technology brings S-Works learnings to Specialized Torch 2.0 and 3.0 shoes

Trickle-down technology is a beautiful thing. Whenever Specialized launches a top-tier S-Works product, you know the lower tiers will also benefit. A select set of innovations will make their way down the product line without the S-Works price tag. And that is precisely what today's launch of the new Torch…

Cycling News

Specialized's top-tier tech trickles towards mid-tier thanks to two new Torch shoes and a new Propero helmet

More aero and more airy in one helmet, and shoes that take S-Works form to a lower price point

Bike Perfect

Specialized’s Turbo Kenevo SL2 gets more power for e-MTB trail raving

Specialized’s lightweight Turbo Kenevo SL2 monster truck e-MTB gets more power and torque with less noise. Get our expert take on the new tech

Cycling Weekly

Specialized Tarmac SL8 first ride review - no wonder the internet got excited

The latest iteration of Specialized's WorldTour race bike claims to be its 'fastest ever'. But how does it ride?

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The new Specialized Tarmac SL8 is the 'fastest race bike in the world' but is cheaper than before

US brand boasts aerodynamic improvements and a significant weight reduction over the outgoing SL7

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