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Is the price of the new Specialized Tarmac SL8 more polarising than the 'Speed Sniffer'?

Early leaks suggested the Speed Sniffer was the big story, but our audience was more incensed by the price

Cycling Weekly

Specialized's new road bike is lighter than anything else on the World Tour

The Specialized Tarmac SL8 frameset weighs around 1.5 lbs– 15% lighter than its predecessor

You'll be blown away by Specialized's Made in Racing experience during Glasgow's UCI World Championships

A not-to-be-missed opportunity to try a real life wind tunnel, see incredible bikes and meet your favourite riders

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'We knew the 'Speed Sniffer' would be polarizing, so we decided to own it' - five Specialized Tarmac SL8 facts the brand isn't shouting about

After talking with Specialized's head engineers, we've picked out five taking points on the new Tarmac SL8

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?

Cycling Weekly

The new Specialized Tarmac SL8 is faster, lighter, stiffer, smoother and... cheaper?!

Aero business up front, lightweight and comfortable party at the back, with a price drop compared to the outgoing SL7

Cycling News

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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Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 review: An excellent bike let down by enforced specs

On paper and the road, the Tarmac SL8 is better than the SL7 in every way, but does it beat its competition in 2025?

Cycling News

Remco Evenepoel and others aboard all-new S-Works Tarmac SL8 at World Championships

Up close images of the details of Specialized's brand new flagship racer, debuting at the World Championships

Cycling News

Is this the new Specialized Tarmac? SL8 breaks cover at Soudal-Quickstep training camp

The new Specialized SL8 has been spotted in the wild and it looks like it has been on a diet

Cycling Weekly

Spotted: All-new Specialized Tarmac SL8 seen at Soudal-QuickStep training camp

More aero, diminutive stays, and that headtube

Cycling News

Strange Tarmac near Nottingham train station may be there for 12 weeks

Emergency works had to be carried out in the area

Nottingham Post

Inside Specialized HQ: See the wind tunnel, prototyping, museum and more

Prototyping, CNC machines, a wind tunnel, table football, and a trip down memory lane

Cycling News

‘Stonehenge of the North’ opens to the public

Thornborough Henges will open to the public from Friday

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The Independent UK

Thornborough Henges site deemed ‘Stonehenge of the North’ opens to public

Thornborough Henges have been described as ‘probably the most important single ancient site between Stonehenge and the Orkney Islands in Scotland’

The Independent UK

‘Stonehenge of the North’ opens to public as site is gifted to the nation

Thornborough Henges have been described as ‘probably the most important single ancient site between Stonehenge and the Orkney Islands in Scotland’.

Chronicle Live

Northumberland quarry that supplied stone for grounds of Buckingham Palace and The Mall set to expand

The site is just inside Northumberland National Park

Cycling News

Remco Evenepoel's bike for the Tour de France: New wheels, new chainrings, and that beautiful gold paint

A look at the double Olympic Champion's gold Tarmac SL8, as well as more of the Belgian's notable custom bikes over the years

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