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The first photos of the new Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 2024 immediately let us understand that the new Tarmac SL8 is nothing revolutionary.
As per Specialized practice, we expect a presentation bordering on science fiction: the best racing bike ever ...
But what's true?
At least based on what we have seen very little ...
Specialized, after having first said that the weight of a bike was not important for performance, changes its mind and lightens its Tarmac SL7, the first unofficial figure: the new Tarmac SL8 should be around 6.8 kg in the top-of-the-range version, light yes, but not very light like other competitors.
The new frame sees the new head tube increased, in our view more to make room for the integrated cables than for reasons of stiffness or aerodynamics.
From a technical point of view, the new head tube is nothing particularly revolutionary, things we have already seen ...
The new fork is lighter, it will also be stiffer, an upgrade over the previous SL7.
There are those who talk about integrated aerodynamic brakes, we don't think there are, if Specialized declares it it will be an excellent marketing campaign based on nothing.
Down tube and top tube, have a smaller diameter, are certainly lighter, have the same aerodynamic profile and will certainly be just as stiff, another upgrade over the SL7.
Even the seat tube has been modified, lighter and more aerodynamic, another up-grade compared to the SL7.
The rear triangle is all new, lighter, it feels just as stiff, another up-grade compared to the SL7.
Not shown in the photos, but the new aerodynamic integrated handlebar will certainly be present, a further upgrade compared to the SL7.
There should be no changes in terms of geometry, as well as the availability of sizes, seven.
In conclusion, those who expected more will be disappointed, but ultimately the new Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 2024 seems to have had a 360-degree up-grade.
The previous SL7 was already a competitive bike, so more could hardly be done.
Another aspect not to be forgotten: in the Specialized range there is the Aethos model as a light uphill bike, while the new Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 2024 remains an all-round racing bike, as good on the plain as it is uphill.
All that remains is the official presentation: before the Vuelta 2023?
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