{"id":2023152,"date":"2026-07-02T08:45:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T05:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2023152"},"modified":"2026-07-02T08:45:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T05:45:46","slug":"whats-4-watts-between-friends-specialized-tarmac-sl8-now-discounted-after-the-launch-of-new-sl9-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2023152","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s 4 watts between friends? Specialized Tarmac SL8 now discounted after the launch of new SL9 model"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m77aE2gsHV4YzeNeag5Wa-2000-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"widgetArea4\" class=\"widget-area grid grid-cols-1 page-widget-area-4\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header class=\"header\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nDeals and Bargains\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1 class=\"header__title \">What\u2019s 4 watts between friends? Specialized Tarmac SL8 now discounted after the launch of new SL9 model<\/h1>\n<p class=\"header__strapline\">The Specialized Tarmac SL9 broke cover earlier this week, and UK retailers Balfe&#8217;s Bikes and Sigma Sports are already offering up to 16% off select SL8 models<\/p>\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap items-start text-left my-4 gap-2 justify-center mx-auto max-sm:justify-start max-sm:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-with-avatar\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row items-start gap-2 text-left vds-byline-with-avatar__container flex-nowrap\">\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-byline-with-avatar__author text-center max-sm:text-left\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nMatt Ischt-Barnard <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"vds-byline-with-avatar__meta flex gap-1 justify-center max-sm:justify-start\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-sm\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-02T08:45:46Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n2 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-center text-center max-sm:justify-start max-sm:text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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What&#8217;s more surprising is the fact that Specialised only announced the arrival of the top-tier S-Works version of the all-new Tarmac SL9 this week, providing no information on how that might affect the lineup below it.<\/p>\n<p>The S-Works SL9 is available in both SRAM and Shimano builds, both coming in at a whopping \u00a312000. Typically, we&#8217;d expect the likes of Shimano Ultegra and 105 builds to follow, but at present details on lower-tier groupset offerings are yet to be released. This, however, hasn&#8217;t stopped retailers slashing prices on SL8 builds.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"elk-888c7060-0c67-4201-8138-ed58377a96b7\">\n<li><strong>Shop all Sigma Sports Tarmac SL8 deals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shop all Balfe&#8217;s Bikes Tarmac SL8 deals<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"elk-1d095213-e1cd-4de2-b2c9-be9aec88198d\">Regardless, if Specialized decides to &#8216;trickle down&#8217; the S-Works level SL9 tech, the stronger argument for considering the SL8 now and not waiting around for mid-level builds of the new SL9 is that Specialized was only able to find 4 watts of aerodynamic performance over 45Kph\/28Mph.<\/p>\n<p>Now, for mere mortals like you and me, that is likely not a speed you regularly ride at. So, in real-world terms, you may be only saving a single watt, if that.<\/p>\n<p>The good news for you, regardless, is that you can now save over \u00a31100 on the bike that CW&#8217;s tech experts voted as the very best road bike available.<\/p>\n<div data-custom-promos=\"[&quot;SL8 Expert&quot;]\" data-editorial-currency=\"GBP\" data-editorial-price=\"4599.00\" data-editorial-was-price=\"5499.00\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6esKvUqmZKyvFFqnSbJkQh.webp\" data-link=\"https:\/\/app.avelonetwork.com\/api\/c\/ns\/VzZRfLoNDfam?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sigmasports.com%2Fitem%2FSpecialized%2FTarmac-SL8-Expert-Road-Bike-2026%2F15SC0&amp;subId=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingweekly.com%2Fdeals%2Fwhats-4-watts-between-friends-specialized-tarmac-sl8-now-discounted-after-the-launch-of-new-sl9-model\" data-link-merchant=\"Sigma Sports\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"514754\" data-merchant-name=\"Sigma Sports\" data-merchant-network=\"Avelon\" data-merchant-url=\"sigmasports.com\" data-model-brand=\"Specialized\" data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert\" data-model-product-name=\"Tarmac SL8 Expert\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;The SL8 Expert is the thinking person&apos;s spec, with Ultegra 12-speed Di2, Roval C38 carbon wheels and a 2-piece aluminium cockpit; it packs a lot of performance without breaking the bank.   &lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6esKvUqmZKyvFFqnSbJkQh-200-80.webp\" alt=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert\" title=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"custom-promo\" title=\"SL8 Expert\">SL8 Expert<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 16% (\u00a3900)\">Save 16% (\u00a3900)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was \u00a35,499<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now \u00a34,599<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Sigma Sports<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p>The SL8 Expert is the thinking person&#8217;s spec, with Ultegra 12-speed Di2, Roval C38 carbon wheels and a 2-piece aluminium cockpit; it packs a lot of performance without breaking the bank.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-custom-promos=\"[&quot;SL8 Pro&quot;]\" data-editorial-currency=\"GBP\" data-editorial-price=\"6099.00\" data-editorial-was-price=\"7249.00\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dDXAbTpFyWssVW8z4Zc5Yd.webp\" data-link=\"https:\/\/app.avelonetwork.com\/api\/c\/ns\/VzZRfLoNDfam?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.balfesbikes.co.uk%2Fbikes%2Froad-bikes%2Fspecialized-tarmac-sl8-pro--ultegra-di2-road-bike-2026-in-gloss-red-sky-chrome__92521&amp;subId=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingweekly.com%2Fdeals%2Fwhats-4-watts-between-friends-specialized-tarmac-sl8-now-discounted-after-the-launch-of-new-sl9-model\" data-link-merchant=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"482642\" data-merchant-name=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" data-merchant-network=\"Avelon\" data-merchant-url=\"balfesbikes.co.uk\" data-model-brand=\"Specialized\" data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro\" data-model-product-name=\"Tarmac SL8 Pro\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;The Expert and Pro are very similar in specification, so you still get Ultegra 12-speed Di2; however, it takes a step up in terms of finishing kit. The Pro comes clad with Roval&apos;s very fast Rapide CL III wheels, and you get the full integrated one-piece Roval cockpit. &lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dDXAbTpFyWssVW8z4Zc5Yd-200-80.webp\" alt=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro\" title=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"custom-promo\" title=\"SL8 Pro\">SL8 Pro<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 16% (\u00a31,150)\">Save 16% (\u00a31,150)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was \u00a37,249<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now \u00a36,099<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p>The Expert and Pro are very similar in specification, so you still get Ultegra 12-speed Di2; however, it takes a step up in terms of finishing kit. The Pro comes clad with Roval&#8217;s very fast Rapide CL III wheels, and you get the full integrated one-piece Roval cockpit. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-custom-promos=\"[&quot;SL8 Comp&quot;]\" data-editorial-currency=\"GBP\" data-editorial-price=\"3239.00\" data-editorial-was-price=\"3599.00\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sX9GuTc6au89rC8nKSEPTH.webp\" data-link=\"https:\/\/app.avelonetwork.com\/api\/c\/ns\/VzZRfLoNDfam?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.balfesbikes.co.uk%2Fbikes%2Froad-bikes%2Fspecialized-tarmac-sl8-comp-105-di2-carbon-road-bike-2026-in-gloss-red-tint-over-silver-dust-silver-dust__92525&amp;subId=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingweekly.com%2Fdeals%2Fwhats-4-watts-between-friends-specialized-tarmac-sl8-now-discounted-after-the-launch-of-new-sl9-model\" data-link-merchant=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"482642\" data-merchant-name=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" data-merchant-network=\"Avelon\" data-merchant-url=\"balfesbikes.co.uk\" data-model-brand=\"Specialized\" data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp\" data-model-product-name=\"Tarmac SL8 Comp\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;The most affordable Tarmac SL8 has the smallest discount; however, given the frame&apos;s performance and the fact that you can now pick it up for very close to \u00a33000, it offers a lot of bang for your buck. Match that with Shimano&apos;s excellent 105 Di2, and you&apos;ve got yourself a real deal, though many will want to put a better set of wheels on it.    &lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sX9GuTc6au89rC8nKSEPTH-200-80.webp\" alt=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp\" title=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"custom-promo\" title=\"SL8 Comp\">SL8 Comp<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 10% (\u00a3360)\">Save 10% (\u00a3360)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was \u00a33,599<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now \u00a33,239<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p>The most affordable Tarmac SL8 has the smallest discount; however, given the frame&#8217;s performance and the fact that you can now pick it up for very close to \u00a33000, it offers a lot of bang for your buck. Match that with Shimano&#8217;s excellent 105 Di2, and you&#8217;ve got yourself a real deal, though many will want to put a better set of wheels on it.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-6ccedad6-72a8-4e86-add2-025fed120415\">The Tarmac SL8, as I said, is our pick for the best aero road bike on the market, and has been for some time now. In the summer of 2024, Tech Writer Joe Baker, after riding 2000 kilometres in order to crown our Race Bike of the Year, declared the SL8 the best there was. He then followed that with a 12-month long-term review and concluded that it remained the benchmark to beat in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s 2026 now though, I hear you say, and Tarmac SL8 is still widely considered one of the best road bikes ever made. It&#8217;s a bike whose geometry hasn&#8217;t really changed since we moved to disc brakes, but it&#8217;s the refinement over the years that puts the Tarmac SL8 head and shoulders above the rest.<\/p>\n<p>That can be seen clearly in the release information of the SL9. Whilst there have been many subtle changes, Specialized was only able to find 4 watts of improvement after 3-4 years of development at 45kph\/28mph. It&#8217;s a tough job to make the best better.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-517cf0c1-72db-4124-bfc2-0689b748b580\">I have currently only found Specialized Tarmac SL8 deals in the UK, but I will report back as soon as I find some more.<\/p>\n<aside data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8,Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8,Specialized Tarmac SL8 S-Works Frameset\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-widget-title=\"Today&apos;s Best Tarmac SL8 Deals\" data-widget-type=\"multimodelreview\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-retail-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-container\">Today&#8217;s Best Tarmac SL8 Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-items-container\" data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/products\/05cbe640bc24f42e1b4e6215737a1b4676c19cf7-100-80.webp\" alt=\"Specialized S-Works Tarmac...\" title=\"Specialized S-Works Tarmac...\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-product-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"78\" height=\"70\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"merchant\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/vphimlfmhugovah5-17280563928219-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" title=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"priceLink\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"wasPrice\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">\u00a34,999<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">\u00a33,249<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>View Deal<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"allDeals\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><span>See all prices<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-footer-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-footer-description\">We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-6KmaiZxtVcJXFtRsVhp2Bb\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-6KmaiZxtVcJXFtRsVhp2Bb slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-6KmaiZxtVcJXFtRsVhp2Bb\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-6KmaiZxtVcJXFtRsVhp2Bb slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Matt Ischt-Barnard<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Ecomm Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Like many, Matt began his bicycle industry journey on the spanners at his local bike shop. After spending his youth mountain biking, he was inspired to embrace gravel during his tenure with Evans Cycles&#8217; in-house brands, Pinnacle and Hoy Bikes. Recognising the evolving industry, Matt eagerly seized the chance to become an E-bike designer, winning several awards with the E-bike brand Cairn Cycles.<\/p>\n<p>These days, Matt is likely to have a toddler sitting shotgun or off the beaten track somewhere on the South Downs.      <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:ScrollUp\" class=\"fixed z-[999] bottom-3 right-3 sm:bottom-4 sm:right-4\">\n<p>Back To Top<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"inline-block w-full my-5\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-standard-centred\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-standard-centred-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"font-article-heading tracking-[2px] font-normal text-3xl text-center text-neutral-900 pt-8 pb-4 px-0 border-t-neutral-500 border-t border-solid leading-8 uppercase mb-5 custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-6 my-4 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our newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-746951a3-dca1-4e78-8253-ab9d5a57a30d\">The ink on the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 launch is barely dry, and you can already grab yourself a deal on select Tarmac SL8 models with Balfe&#8217;s and Sigma Sports, here in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>It should come as no surprise that once a new model has been launched, the old one is discounted. What&#8217;s more surprising is the fact that Specialised only announced the arrival of the top-tier S-Works version of the all-new Tarmac SL9 this week, providing no information on how that might affect the lineup below it.<\/p>\n<p>The S-Works SL9 is available in both SRAM and Shimano builds, both coming in at a whopping \u00a312000. Typically, we&#8217;d expect the likes of Shimano Ultegra and 105 builds to follow, but at present details on lower-tier groupset offerings are yet to be released. This, however, hasn&#8217;t stopped retailers slashing prices on SL8 builds.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"elk-888c7060-0c67-4201-8138-ed58377a96b7\">\n<li><strong>Shop all Sigma Sports Tarmac SL8 deals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shop all Balfe&#8217;s Bikes Tarmac SL8 deals<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"elk-1d095213-e1cd-4de2-b2c9-be9aec88198d\">Regardless, if Specialized decides to &#8216;trickle down&#8217; the S-Works level SL9 tech, the stronger argument for considering the SL8 now and not waiting around for mid-level builds of the new SL9 is that Specialized was only able to find 4 watts of aerodynamic performance over 45Kph\/28Mph.<\/p>\n<p>Now, for mere mortals like you and me, that is likely not a speed you regularly ride at. So, in real-world terms, you may be only saving a single watt, if that.<\/p>\n<p>The good news for you, regardless, is that you can now save over \u00a31100 on the bike that CW&#8217;s tech experts voted as the very best road bike available.<\/p>\n<div data-custom-promos=\"[&quot;SL8 Expert&quot;]\" data-editorial-currency=\"GBP\" data-editorial-price=\"4599.00\" data-editorial-was-price=\"5499.00\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6esKvUqmZKyvFFqnSbJkQh.webp\" data-link=\"https:\/\/app.avelonetwork.com\/api\/c\/ns\/VzZRfLoNDfam?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sigmasports.com%2Fitem%2FSpecialized%2FTarmac-SL8-Expert-Road-Bike-2026%2F15SC0&amp;subId=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingweekly.com%2Fdeals%2Fwhats-4-watts-between-friends-specialized-tarmac-sl8-now-discounted-after-the-launch-of-new-sl9-model\" data-link-merchant=\"Sigma Sports\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"514754\" data-merchant-name=\"Sigma Sports\" data-merchant-network=\"Avelon\" data-merchant-url=\"sigmasports.com\" data-model-brand=\"Specialized\" data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert\" data-model-product-name=\"Tarmac SL8 Expert\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;The SL8 Expert is the thinking person&apos;s spec, with Ultegra 12-speed Di2, Roval C38 carbon wheels and a 2-piece aluminium cockpit; it packs a lot of performance without breaking the bank.   &lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6esKvUqmZKyvFFqnSbJkQh-200-80.webp\" alt=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert\" title=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"custom-promo\" title=\"SL8 Expert\">SL8 Expert<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 16% (\u00a3900)\">Save 16% (\u00a3900)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was \u00a35,499<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now \u00a34,599<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Sigma Sports<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p>The SL8 Expert is the thinking person&#8217;s spec, with Ultegra 12-speed Di2, Roval C38 carbon wheels and a 2-piece aluminium cockpit; it packs a lot of performance without breaking the bank.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-custom-promos=\"[&quot;SL8 Pro&quot;]\" data-editorial-currency=\"GBP\" data-editorial-price=\"6099.00\" data-editorial-was-price=\"7249.00\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dDXAbTpFyWssVW8z4Zc5Yd.webp\" data-link=\"https:\/\/app.avelonetwork.com\/api\/c\/ns\/VzZRfLoNDfam?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.balfesbikes.co.uk%2Fbikes%2Froad-bikes%2Fspecialized-tarmac-sl8-pro--ultegra-di2-road-bike-2026-in-gloss-red-sky-chrome__92521&amp;subId=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingweekly.com%2Fdeals%2Fwhats-4-watts-between-friends-specialized-tarmac-sl8-now-discounted-after-the-launch-of-new-sl9-model\" data-link-merchant=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"482642\" data-merchant-name=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" data-merchant-network=\"Avelon\" data-merchant-url=\"balfesbikes.co.uk\" data-model-brand=\"Specialized\" data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro\" data-model-product-name=\"Tarmac SL8 Pro\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;The Expert and Pro are very similar in specification, so you still get Ultegra 12-speed Di2; however, it takes a step up in terms of finishing kit. The Pro comes clad with Roval&apos;s very fast Rapide CL III wheels, and you get the full integrated one-piece Roval cockpit. &lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dDXAbTpFyWssVW8z4Zc5Yd-200-80.webp\" alt=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro\" title=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"custom-promo\" title=\"SL8 Pro\">SL8 Pro<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 16% (\u00a31,150)\">Save 16% (\u00a31,150)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was \u00a37,249<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now \u00a36,099<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p>The Expert and Pro are very similar in specification, so you still get Ultegra 12-speed Di2; however, it takes a step up in terms of finishing kit. The Pro comes clad with Roval&#8217;s very fast Rapide CL III wheels, and you get the full integrated one-piece Roval cockpit. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-custom-promos=\"[&quot;SL8 Comp&quot;]\" data-editorial-currency=\"GBP\" data-editorial-price=\"3239.00\" data-editorial-was-price=\"3599.00\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sX9GuTc6au89rC8nKSEPTH.webp\" data-link=\"https:\/\/app.avelonetwork.com\/api\/c\/ns\/VzZRfLoNDfam?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.balfesbikes.co.uk%2Fbikes%2Froad-bikes%2Fspecialized-tarmac-sl8-comp-105-di2-carbon-road-bike-2026-in-gloss-red-tint-over-silver-dust-silver-dust__92525&amp;subId=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingweekly.com%2Fdeals%2Fwhats-4-watts-between-friends-specialized-tarmac-sl8-now-discounted-after-the-launch-of-new-sl9-model\" data-link-merchant=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"482642\" data-merchant-name=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" data-merchant-network=\"Avelon\" data-merchant-url=\"balfesbikes.co.uk\" data-model-brand=\"Specialized\" data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp\" data-model-product-name=\"Tarmac SL8 Comp\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;The most affordable Tarmac SL8 has the smallest discount; however, given the frame&apos;s performance and the fact that you can now pick it up for very close to \u00a33000, it offers a lot of bang for your buck. Match that with Shimano&apos;s excellent 105 Di2, and you&apos;ve got yourself a real deal, though many will want to put a better set of wheels on it.    &lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sX9GuTc6au89rC8nKSEPTH-200-80.webp\" alt=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp\" title=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"custom-promo\" title=\"SL8 Comp\">SL8 Comp<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 10% (\u00a3360)\">Save 10% (\u00a3360)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was \u00a33,599<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now \u00a33,239<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p>The most affordable Tarmac SL8 has the smallest discount; however, given the frame&#8217;s performance and the fact that you can now pick it up for very close to \u00a33000, it offers a lot of bang for your buck. Match that with Shimano&#8217;s excellent 105 Di2, and you&#8217;ve got yourself a real deal, though many will want to put a better set of wheels on it.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-6ccedad6-72a8-4e86-add2-025fed120415\">The Tarmac SL8, as I said, is our pick for the best aero road bike on the market, and has been for some time now. In the summer of 2024, Tech Writer Joe Baker, after riding 2000 kilometres in order to crown our Race Bike of the Year, declared the SL8 the best there was. He then followed that with a 12-month long-term review and concluded that it remained the benchmark to beat in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s 2026 now though, I hear you say, and Tarmac SL8 is still widely considered one of the best road bikes ever made. It&#8217;s a bike whose geometry hasn&#8217;t really changed since we moved to disc brakes, but it&#8217;s the refinement over the years that puts the Tarmac SL8 head and shoulders above the rest.<\/p>\n<p>That can be seen clearly in the release information of the SL9. Whilst there have been many subtle changes, Specialized was only able to find 4 watts of improvement after 3-4 years of development at 45kph\/28mph. It&#8217;s a tough job to make the best better.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-517cf0c1-72db-4124-bfc2-0689b748b580\">I have currently only found Specialized Tarmac SL8 deals in the UK, but I will report back as soon as I find some more.<\/p>\n<aside data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8,Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8,Specialized Tarmac SL8 S-Works Frameset\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-widget-title=\"Today&apos;s Best Tarmac SL8 Deals\" data-widget-type=\"multimodelreview\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-retail-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-container\">Today&#8217;s Best Tarmac SL8 Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-items-container\" data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" 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id=\"elk-746951a3-dca1-4e78-8253-ab9d5a57a30d\">The ink on the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 launch is barely dry, and you can already grab yourself a deal on select Tarmac SL8 models with Balfe&#8217;s and Sigma Sports, here in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>It should come as no surprise that once a new model has been launched, the old one is discounted. What&#8217;s more surprising is the fact that Specialised only announced the arrival of the top-tier S-Works version of the all-new Tarmac SL9 this week, providing no information on how that might affect the lineup below it.<\/p>\n<p>The S-Works SL9 is available in both SRAM and Shimano builds, both coming in at a whopping \u00a312000. Typically, we&#8217;d expect the likes of Shimano Ultegra and 105 builds to follow, but at present details on lower-tier groupset offerings are yet to be released. This, however, hasn&#8217;t stopped retailers slashing prices on SL8 builds.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"elk-888c7060-0c67-4201-8138-ed58377a96b7\">\n<li><strong>Shop all Sigma Sports Tarmac SL8 deals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shop all Balfe&#8217;s Bikes Tarmac SL8 deals<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"elk-1d095213-e1cd-4de2-b2c9-be9aec88198d\">Regardless, if Specialized decides to &#8216;trickle down&#8217; the S-Works level SL9 tech, the stronger argument for considering the SL8 now and not waiting around for mid-level builds of the new SL9 is that Specialized was only able to find 4 watts of aerodynamic performance over 45Kph\/28Mph.<\/p>\n<p>Now, for mere mortals like you and me, that is likely not a speed you regularly ride at. So, in real-world terms, you may be only saving a single watt, if that.<\/p>\n<p>The good news for you, regardless, is that you can now save over \u00a31100 on the bike that CW&#8217;s tech experts voted as the very best road bike available.<\/p>\n<div data-custom-promos=\"[&quot;SL8 Expert&quot;]\" data-editorial-currency=\"GBP\" data-editorial-price=\"4599.00\" data-editorial-was-price=\"5499.00\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6esKvUqmZKyvFFqnSbJkQh.webp\" data-link=\"https:\/\/app.avelonetwork.com\/api\/c\/ns\/VzZRfLoNDfam?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sigmasports.com%2Fitem%2FSpecialized%2FTarmac-SL8-Expert-Road-Bike-2026%2F15SC0&amp;subId=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingweekly.com%2Fdeals%2Fwhats-4-watts-between-friends-specialized-tarmac-sl8-now-discounted-after-the-launch-of-new-sl9-model\" data-link-merchant=\"Sigma Sports\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"514754\" data-merchant-name=\"Sigma Sports\" data-merchant-network=\"Avelon\" data-merchant-url=\"sigmasports.com\" data-model-brand=\"Specialized\" data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert\" data-model-product-name=\"Tarmac SL8 Expert\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;The SL8 Expert is the thinking person&apos;s spec, with Ultegra 12-speed Di2, Roval C38 carbon wheels and a 2-piece aluminium cockpit; it packs a lot of performance without breaking the bank.   &lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6esKvUqmZKyvFFqnSbJkQh-200-80.webp\" alt=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert\" title=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"custom-promo\" title=\"SL8 Expert\">SL8 Expert<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 16% (\u00a3900)\">Save 16% (\u00a3900)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was \u00a35,499<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now \u00a34,599<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Sigma Sports<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p>The SL8 Expert is the thinking person&#8217;s spec, with Ultegra 12-speed Di2, Roval C38 carbon wheels and a 2-piece aluminium cockpit; it packs a lot of performance without breaking the bank.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-custom-promos=\"[&quot;SL8 Pro&quot;]\" data-editorial-currency=\"GBP\" data-editorial-price=\"6099.00\" data-editorial-was-price=\"7249.00\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dDXAbTpFyWssVW8z4Zc5Yd.webp\" data-link=\"https:\/\/app.avelonetwork.com\/api\/c\/ns\/VzZRfLoNDfam?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.balfesbikes.co.uk%2Fbikes%2Froad-bikes%2Fspecialized-tarmac-sl8-pro--ultegra-di2-road-bike-2026-in-gloss-red-sky-chrome__92521&amp;subId=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingweekly.com%2Fdeals%2Fwhats-4-watts-between-friends-specialized-tarmac-sl8-now-discounted-after-the-launch-of-new-sl9-model\" data-link-merchant=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"482642\" data-merchant-name=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" data-merchant-network=\"Avelon\" data-merchant-url=\"balfesbikes.co.uk\" data-model-brand=\"Specialized\" data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro\" data-model-product-name=\"Tarmac SL8 Pro\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;The Expert and Pro are very similar in specification, so you still get Ultegra 12-speed Di2; however, it takes a step up in terms of finishing kit. The Pro comes clad with Roval&apos;s very fast Rapide CL III wheels, and you get the full integrated one-piece Roval cockpit. &lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dDXAbTpFyWssVW8z4Zc5Yd-200-80.webp\" alt=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro\" title=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"custom-promo\" title=\"SL8 Pro\">SL8 Pro<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 16% (\u00a31,150)\">Save 16% (\u00a31,150)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was \u00a37,249<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now \u00a36,099<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p>The Expert and Pro are very similar in specification, so you still get Ultegra 12-speed Di2; however, it takes a step up in terms of finishing kit. The Pro comes clad with Roval&#8217;s very fast Rapide CL III wheels, and you get the full integrated one-piece Roval cockpit. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-custom-promos=\"[&quot;SL8 Comp&quot;]\" data-editorial-currency=\"GBP\" data-editorial-price=\"3239.00\" data-editorial-was-price=\"3599.00\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sX9GuTc6au89rC8nKSEPTH.webp\" data-link=\"https:\/\/app.avelonetwork.com\/api\/c\/ns\/VzZRfLoNDfam?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.balfesbikes.co.uk%2Fbikes%2Froad-bikes%2Fspecialized-tarmac-sl8-comp-105-di2-carbon-road-bike-2026-in-gloss-red-tint-over-silver-dust-silver-dust__92525&amp;subId=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingweekly.com%2Fdeals%2Fwhats-4-watts-between-friends-specialized-tarmac-sl8-now-discounted-after-the-launch-of-new-sl9-model\" data-link-merchant=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"482642\" data-merchant-name=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" data-merchant-network=\"Avelon\" data-merchant-url=\"balfesbikes.co.uk\" data-model-brand=\"Specialized\" data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp\" data-model-product-name=\"Tarmac SL8 Comp\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;The most affordable Tarmac SL8 has the smallest discount; however, given the frame&apos;s performance and the fact that you can now pick it up for very close to \u00a33000, it offers a lot of bang for your buck. Match that with Shimano&apos;s excellent 105 Di2, and you&apos;ve got yourself a real deal, though many will want to put a better set of wheels on it.    &lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sX9GuTc6au89rC8nKSEPTH-200-80.webp\" alt=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp\" title=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"custom-promo\" title=\"SL8 Comp\">SL8 Comp<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 10% (\u00a3360)\">Save 10% (\u00a3360)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was \u00a33,599<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now \u00a33,239<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p>The most affordable Tarmac SL8 has the smallest discount; however, given the frame&#8217;s performance and the fact that you can now pick it up for very close to \u00a33000, it offers a lot of bang for your buck. Match that with Shimano&#8217;s excellent 105 Di2, and you&#8217;ve got yourself a real deal, though many will want to put a better set of wheels on it.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-6ccedad6-72a8-4e86-add2-025fed120415\">The Tarmac SL8, as I said, is our pick for the best aero road bike on the market, and has been for some time now. In the summer of 2024, Tech Writer Joe Baker, after riding 2000 kilometres in order to crown our Race Bike of the Year, declared the SL8 the best there was. He then followed that with a 12-month long-term review and concluded that it remained the benchmark to beat in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s 2026 now though, I hear you say, and Tarmac SL8 is still widely considered one of the best road bikes ever made. It&#8217;s a bike whose geometry hasn&#8217;t really changed since we moved to disc brakes, but it&#8217;s the refinement over the years that puts the Tarmac SL8 head and shoulders above the rest.<\/p>\n<p>That can be seen clearly in the release information of the SL9. Whilst there have been many subtle changes, Specialized was only able to find 4 watts of improvement after 3-4 years of development at 45kph\/28mph. It&#8217;s a tough job to make the best better.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-517cf0c1-72db-4124-bfc2-0689b748b580\">I have currently only found Specialized Tarmac SL8 deals in the UK, but I will report back as soon as I find some more.<\/p>\n<aside data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8,Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8,Specialized Tarmac SL8 S-Works Frameset\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-widget-title=\"Today&apos;s Best Tarmac SL8 Deals\" data-widget-type=\"multimodelreview\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-retail-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-container\">Today&#8217;s Best Tarmac SL8 Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-items-container\" data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/products\/05cbe640bc24f42e1b4e6215737a1b4676c19cf7-100-80.webp\" alt=\"Specialized S-Works Tarmac...\" title=\"Specialized S-Works Tarmac...\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-product-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"78\" height=\"70\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"merchant\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/vphimlfmhugovah5-17280563928219-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" title=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"priceLink\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"wasPrice\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">\u00a34,999<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">\u00a33,249<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>View Deal<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"allDeals\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><span>See all prices<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-footer-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-footer-description\">We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingweekly.com\/deals\/whats-4-watts-between-friends-specialized-tarmac-sl8-now-discounted-after-the-launch-of-new-sl9-model&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m77aE2gsHV4YzeNeag5Wa-2000-80.jpg&#8221;] Deals and Bargains What\u2019s 4 watts between friends? Specialized Tarmac SL8 now discounted after the launch of new SL9 model The Specialized Tarmac SL9 broke cover earlier this week, and UK retailers Balfe&#8217;s Bikes and Sigma Sports are already offering up to 16% off select SL8 models By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 2 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,85],"class_list":["post-2023152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingweekly-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2023152","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2023152"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2023152\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2023152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2023152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2023152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}