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2008 S-Works Tarmac SL2

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5 Reviews

COMPETITIVE ROAD Nothing is lighter and stiffer. The goal of the Tarmac SL2 was…

Product Details

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COMPETITIVE ROAD Nothing is lighter and stiffer. The goal of the Tarmac SL2 was simple. Make the best complete road racing bike in the world. Learn how we accomplished this at Specialized.com/TarmacSL2. Useful Links FACT Carbon Roval Wheels Manuals/Tech Bulletins QuickStep TV

  • S-Works FACT 11r carbon frame, FACT IS construction, compact race design

  • S-Works FACT monocoque carbon fork, full carbon legs, crown and steerer, 1.5-inch crown bearing race

  • SRAM Red, 10-speed Double Tap shifters and short cage rear derailleur

  • S-Works FACT carbon crankset, integrated oversize design

  • Roval Rapide SL carbon wheelset, mid-section full carbon clincher rim, carbon front hub body, alloy rear cassette hub, Roval Ti QR

  • S-Works Mondo tires, 700x23c, dual-compound tread, aramid bead, 127TPI

  • Body Geometry Toupé Team saddle, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, hollow Ti rails, microfiber cover

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

S-Works FACT 11r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design

SEAT BINDER

S-Works CNC alloy binder, 32.6mm clamp

FORK

S-Works FACT monocoque carbon fork, full carbon legs, crown and steerer, 1.5"" crown bearing race

HEADSET

S-Works Mindset, 1 1/8"" integrated threadless, sealed cartridge ceramic bearings w/ stainless steel races, carbon 20mm cone w/ one 10mm and two 5mm carbon spacers

WHEELS

RIMS

Roval Rapide SL Carbon, mid-section full carbon clincher rim

FRONT HUB

Roval Rapide SL, carbon hub body, Roval Ti QR

REAR HUB

Roval Rapide SL, alloy ccassette, Roval Ti QR

SPOKES

DT Stainless 14/15g Butted Aero

FRONT TIRE

S-Works Mondo Tires, 700x23c, dual-compound tread, aramid bead, 127TPI

REAR TIRE

S-Works Mondo Tires, 700x23c, dual-compound tread, aramid bead, 127TPI

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM Red, 10-speed Double Tap

FRONT DERAILLEUR

SRAM Red, braze-on clamp, bottom pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM Red, short cage

CRANKSET

S-Works FACT carbon crankset, integrated oversize design

CHAINRINGS

53x39T

BOTTOM BRACKET

S-Works, oversized integrated

CHAIN

SRAM 1090R, 10-speed

COCKPIT

SADDLE

Body Geometry Toupé Team, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, hollow Ti rails, microfiber cover

HANDLEBARS

S-Works SL, FACT carbon aero handlebar, short-reach drop, 31.8mm clamp

STEM

S-Works Pro-Set stem, 31.8mm handlebar clamp, 4-position adjustable, Ti hardware

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

SRAM Red w/ Roval carbon pads

REAR BRAKE

SRAM Red w/ Roval carbon pads

BRAKE LEVERS

SRAM Red, 10-speed Double Tap

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Composite body test ride pedals

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

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495254565861
Ground-Top71.5mm71.5mm69mm69mm67.5mm67.5mm
Seat-Tube Angle57°62°57°56°53°56°
Head-Tube Length170mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm
Head-Tube Angle576°576°583°591°605°612°
Chain-Stay Length45mm45mm45mm43mm43mm43mm
Top-Tube Length, Horizontal74mm75.5mm73.5mm73.25mm72.5mm73mm
Front-Center100mm120mm145mm170mm205mm230mm
Handle-Bar Width300mm350mm350mm350mm350mm350mm
Stand-Over Height100mm90mm110mm120mm120mm130mm
Seat-Tube Length, B-B Center to Top405mm405mm405mm405mm407mm410mm
Fork Rake970mm970mm978mm986mm1003mm1013mm
B-B Drop72.25mm73mm73mm73.5mm73.5mm74mm
Stack460mm490mm510mm530mm550mm580mm
Reach518mm537mm548mm565mm582mm600mm
Trail730mm755mm777mm800mm833mm860mm
Wheelbase400mm420mm420mm420mm440mm440mm
Geometry

Rider Reviews

5

5 Reviews

 

Tarmac Sl2 2008

Found one in mint condition. Best road bike on the planet!


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Kurt

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Sl2 Tarmac 2008

Lucky I found one in mint condition online. Best road bike on the planet!


Name:
Kurt

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Sl2 Tarmac 2008

Lucky enough to find this exact model online in mint condition. This is the best racing bike on the planet!


Name:
Kurt

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Tarmac sl2 pro 2028

Sl2 pro is the best racing bike


Name:
ERIC

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Best tarmac ever?

I’ve ridden ALL the Tarmacs since 2004 -2023. My SL2 is so hard to beat.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

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Durianrider

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