{"id":2026482,"date":"2026-07-04T04:29:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T01:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2026482"},"modified":"2026-07-04T04:29:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T01:29:54","slug":"the-specialized-s-works-tarmac-sl9-maybe-getting-all-the-early-tour-de-france-headlines-but-its-outgoing-tarmac-sl8-sibling-is-carrying-up-to-16-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2026482","title":{"rendered":"The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 maybe getting all the early Tour de France headlines, but it&#8217;s outgoing Tarmac SL8 sibling is carrying up to 16% off"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NUfG6fUTrKdffHtzWFXhVk-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\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 data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nCycling Tech &amp; Components\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 maybe getting all the early Tour de France headlines, but it&#8217;s outgoing Tarmac SL8 sibling is carrying up to 16% off<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-center mx-auto max-sm:text-center max-sm:items-center\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nPaul Brett <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta max-sm:justify-center\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T04:29:54Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n4 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">It looks the same, weighs almost the same and unless you&#8217;re Remco Evenepoel you might not see any performance difference, and with savings of up to \u00a31,150 the Tarmc SL8 has now become a real value for money purchase<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-center text-center\" 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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Although it wasn&#8217;t a secret, with various leaks, and even our very own Will Jones, going full James Bond stealth mode, grabbing images from a bush at the Dauphine \u2013 the new Tarmac SL9 is still one of the most eagerly anticipated launches of the year, and without doubt, it&#8217;ll be one of the best road bikes of the year.<\/p>\n<p>With the Tour de France starting this weekend, the new SL9 will be front and centre, ridden by Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe. Team co-leaders Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz will look to take advantage of the aerodynamic efficiency claims and are targeting the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e1dd492c-ef29-4801-abc3-128cbe33b0bf-2\">Specialized is claiming the new S-Works Tarmac SL9 is &#8220;the fastest road bike ever made&#8221;, which is a bold claim, considering it looks almost identical to its predecessor, the S-Works Tarmac SL8. It also comes with a whopping price-tag of up to \u00a311,999, so it&#8217;s a massive investment for us mere mortals. Although it looks almost identical there is a ton of tech going on behind the scenes to justify that cost, including a new layup, a more aero front end, and a deeper seat tube cutout.<\/p>\n<p>With the SL9 launch, there are big discounts on the outgoing SL8, already our choice as the best aero bike, especially outside the S-Works top-tier builds. So if you&#8217;ve had your eye on what was once the &#8220;fastest road bike ever made,&#8221; then now&#8217;s the time to take a look. Below I&#8217;ve listed the discounted models at Balfes Bikes, and with limited sizing, they are likely to go quickly. I&#8217;ve also added the S-Works Tarmac SL9, just in case&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shop the Specialized Tarmac SL8 with up to 16% off at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-hawk-json=\"{&quot;collection&quot;:{&quot;blocks&quot;:[{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 Pro&quot;,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;S-Works Tarmac SL9 Pro&quot;,&quot;productDescription&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The all-new Specilaized S-Works Tarmac SL9 is boasts the lightest production Tarmac frame ever made with what they claim is exceptional aerodynamic efficiency, razor-sharp handling and race-winning stiffness.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At its heart is the 687g FACT 12r carbon frame, engineered using Rider-First Engineered and Win Tunnel technology to balance lightweight climbing performance with class-leading aerodynamics and precise handling. This top-tier spec includes SRAM RED AXS\u00a0paired with the Roval Rapide CLX III carbon wheelset and integrated Roval Rapide cockpit.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 comes in a stunning Ruby Metallic\/White Silver Metallic colourway and sizes 49-61cm.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;brand&quot;:&quot;Specialized&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;11999&quot;,&quot;wasPrice&quot;:null,&quot;currency&quot;:&quot;GBP&quot;,&quot;review&quot;:{&quot;rating&quot;:0,&quot;pros&quot;:[],&quot;cons&quot;:[]},&quot;label&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:1481,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;M7VjZJwijQxxZrcvcboCZP&quot;,&quot;mimeType&quot;:&quot;image\/webp&quot;,&quot;mos&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M7VjZJwijQxxZrcvcboCZP.webp&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1920,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Specialized&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/app.avelonetwork.com\/api\/c\/ns\/VzZRfLoNDfam?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.balfesbikes.co.uk%2Fbikes%2Froad-bikes%2Fspecialized-s-works-tarmac-sl9-axs-carbon-road-bike-2027-in-ruby-metallicwhite-silver-metallic__127492&amp;subId=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingnews.com%2Fcycling-tech-components%2Fthe-specialized-s-works-tarmac-sl9-maybe-getting-all-the-early-tour-de-france-headlines-but-its-outgoing-tarmac-sl8-sibling-is-carrying-up-to-16-percent-off&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;editorialMerchantName&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;merchantName&quot;:&quot;Balfe&apos;s Bikes&quot;,&quot;merchantId&quot;:482642,&quot;merchantNetwork&quot;:&quot;Avelon&quot;,&quot;merchantUrl&quot;:&quot;balfesbikes.co.uk&quot;},&quot;noAffiliateTracking&quot;:false,&quot;linkMerchant&quot;:&quot;Balfe&apos;s Bikes&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro&quot;,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;Tarmac SL8 Pro&quot;,&quot;productDescription&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Tarmac SL8 Pro build is almost the same as the Expert build below, you get the same Ultegra Di2 groupset, but the Pro takes a step up in terms of finishing kit. 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There is quite a significant price difference, and for me the Expert is better value.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Tarmac SL8 is only available in 54-58cm sizing and Gloss Red Sky\/Chrome colourway.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;brand&quot;:&quot;Specialized&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;6099&quot;,&quot;wasPrice&quot;:&quot;7249&quot;,&quot;currency&quot;:&quot;GBP&quot;,&quot;review&quot;:{&quot;rating&quot;:0,&quot;pros&quot;:[],&quot;cons&quot;:[]},&quot;label&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:1481,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;zriqJr4k4YTXWeNLbgg6Em&quot;,&quot;mimeType&quot;:&quot;image\/webp&quot;,&quot;mos&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zriqJr4k4YTXWeNLbgg6Em.webp&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1920,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk&quot;&gt;www.balfesbikes.co.uk&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Specialized Tarmac Sl8 Pro - Ultegra Di2 Road Bike 2026 in Gloss Red Sky \/ Chrome&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;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.cyclingnews.com%2Fcycling-tech-components%2Fthe-specialized-s-works-tarmac-sl9-maybe-getting-all-the-early-tour-de-france-headlines-but-its-outgoing-tarmac-sl8-sibling-is-carrying-up-to-16-percent-off&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;editorialMerchantName&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;merchantName&quot;:&quot;Balfe&apos;s Bikes&quot;,&quot;merchantId&quot;:482642,&quot;merchantNetwork&quot;:&quot;Avelon&quot;,&quot;merchantUrl&quot;:&quot;balfesbikes.co.uk&quot;},&quot;noAffiliateTracking&quot;:false,&quot;linkMerchant&quot;:&quot;Balfe&apos;s Bikes&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert&quot;,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;Tarmac SL8 Expert&quot;,&quot;productDescription&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The SL8 Expert comes in the &quot;all you&apos;d ever need spec&quot;, with Ultegra 12-speed Di2, Roval C38 carbon wheels and a 2-piece aluminium cockpit; it packs a lot of performance vs price, especially at this discounted price.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&apos;s only available in 49-58cm sizing and in the Gloss Obsidian Metallic\/Reflex Super Red Pearl Over White, good luck answering the &quot;what colour is that&quot; question at the cafe stop.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;brand&quot;:&quot;Specialized&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;4599&quot;,&quot;wasPrice&quot;:&quot;5499&quot;,&quot;currency&quot;:&quot;GBP&quot;,&quot;review&quot;:{&quot;rating&quot;:0,&quot;pros&quot;:[],&quot;cons&quot;:[]},&quot;label&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:1481,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;yUCAjckbnX33n8WABE92Rm&quot;,&quot;mimeType&quot;:&quot;image\/webp&quot;,&quot;mos&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUCAjckbnX33n8WABE92Rm.webp&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1920,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Specialized&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert build&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/app.avelonetwork.com\/api\/c\/ns\/VzZRfLoNDfam?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.balfesbikes.co.uk%2Fbikes%2Froad-bikes%2Fspecialized-tarmac-sl8-expert-ultegra-di2-carbon-road-bike-2026-in-gloss-obsidian-metallic-reflex-super-red-pearl-over-white__92522&amp;subId=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingnews.com%2Fcycling-tech-components%2Fthe-specialized-s-works-tarmac-sl9-maybe-getting-all-the-early-tour-de-france-headlines-but-its-outgoing-tarmac-sl8-sibling-is-carrying-up-to-16-percent-off&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;editorialMerchantName&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;merchantName&quot;:&quot;Balfe&apos;s Bikes&quot;,&quot;merchantId&quot;:482642,&quot;merchantNetwork&quot;:&quot;Avelon&quot;,&quot;merchantUrl&quot;:&quot;balfesbikes.co.uk&quot;},&quot;noAffiliateTracking&quot;:false,&quot;linkMerchant&quot;:&quot;Balfe&apos;s Bikes&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp&quot;,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;Tarmac SL8 Comp&quot;,&quot;productDescription&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;At just \u00a33,239 the Tarmac SL8 is the most affordable model, but has the smallest discount. However, given the frame&apos;s performance it offers superb price vs performance a lot of bang for your buck. 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Tarmac SL9 Pro,Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro,Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert,Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-source-blocks=\"featured-products\" data-widget-type=\"collection\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-collection-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-collection-grid\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-hawk-x-metadata-metadata-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-card\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M7VjZJwijQxxZrcvcboCZP-500-80.webp\" alt=\"S-Works Tarmac SL9 Pro\" class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-image\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-card-content\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-details\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-brand\">Specialized<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title\">S-Works Tarmac SL9 Pro<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-prices\"><span class>\u00a311,999<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-hawk-x-metadata-metadata-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-card\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zriqJr4k4YTXWeNLbgg6Em-500-80.webp\" alt=\"Tarmac SL8 Pro\" class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-image\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-discount\">16% OFF<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-card-content\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-details\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-brand\">Specialized<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title\">Tarmac SL8 Pro<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-prices\"><span class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-discounted-price\">\u00a36,099<\/span><span class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-was-price\">\u00a37,249<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-hawk-x-metadata-metadata-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-card\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUCAjckbnX33n8WABE92Rm-500-80.webp\" alt=\"Tarmac SL8 Expert\" class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-image\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-discount\">16% OFF<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-card-content\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-details\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-brand\">Specialized<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title\">Tarmac SL8 Expert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-prices\"><span class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-discounted-price\">\u00a34,599<\/span><span class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-was-price\">\u00a35,499<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-hawk-x-metadata-metadata-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-card\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmWrtzjD9PKtpuQBbaDByN-500-80.webp\" alt=\"Tarmac SL8 Comp\" class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-image\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-discount\">10% OFF<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-card-content\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-details\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-brand\">Specialized<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title\">Tarmac SL8 Comp<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-prices\"><span class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-discounted-price\">\u00a33,239<\/span><span class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-was-price\">\u00a33,599<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-a54187b3-2bec-40fa-ba05-d06c7ecd46ad\">These highlighted Specialized Tarmac SL8 deals are UK only, and I&#8217;ve not managed to source any SL8 USA deals just yet. The best I&#8217;ve seen and strictly speaking not a deal is the SL8 frameset at Backcountry with a 10% cashback offer, which is better than nothing.<\/p>\n<p>However, incase I&#8217;be missed anything, below you&#8217;ll find the best prices on the SL8 with prices and retailers, relevant to your location.<\/p>\n<aside data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 S-Works Frameset,Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8,Specialized Tarmac SL8\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-widget-title=\"Today&apos;s best Specialized Tarmac SL8 prices\" 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 Specialized Tarmac SL8 prices<\/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=\"false\" 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\/1a4f75b203d5f265b3fc36f9e8dc8e450e168443-100-80.jpg.webp\" alt=\"S-Works Tarmac SL8 Frameset -...\" title=\"S-Works Tarmac SL8 Frameset -...\" 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 Tarmac SL8 S-Works Frameset<\/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\/cqv5yvk4iluamuyx-16637743845892-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Specialized Bikes US\" title=\"Specialized Bikes US\" 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\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$5,499.99<\/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 class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"false\" 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\/8c6b2e25ea080617571365d9058745fa0e87b622-100-80.jpg.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\/logos\/merchants\/1anaoce39me3c0i1-15523135065433-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Backcountry.com\" title=\"Backcountry.com\" 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\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$5,500<\/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 class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid 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data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QrN3gaQrMnToz74tFv7Kin.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QrN3gaQrMnToz74tFv7Kin.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QrN3gaQrMnToz74tFv7Kin.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Paul Brett<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Deals writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Paul Brett is a deals writer for Cyclingnews and has been cycling for as long as he can remember, initially catching the mountain biking bug in the 1990s, he raced mountain bikes for over a decade before injury cut short a glittering career. An award-winning photographer, when not riding a bike, he can be found at the side of a road world championship or a cyclocross track shooting the action. Paul was the founder, editor and writer of Proper Cycling magazine, and he&#8217;s travelled the world interviewing some of the top personalities in cycling and writing about some of the biggest cycling brands.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches &#8216;fastest road bike ever made&#8217; in the S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">I hid in a bush to get the first spy shots of the new Specialized Tarmac SL9 at the newly-named Dauphin\u00e9<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Is this the new Tarmac SL9? Mystery Specialized bike spotted at team training camp<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CiDy7Sw6ZsxyQEP9PPcJpn-840-80.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CiDy7Sw6ZsxyQEP9PPcJpn-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CiDy7Sw6ZsxyQEP9PPcJpn-500-80.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CiDy7Sw6ZsxyQEP9PPcJpn-450-80.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CiDy7Sw6ZsxyQEP9PPcJpn-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New bike day has never been more affordable \u2013 get the Giro d&#8217;Italia stage-winning Van Rysel RCR-R Pro with \u00a33,000 off at Decathlon<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Fresh images emerge of Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s dazzling prototype Specialized Shiv<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Alpecin-Premier Tech relying on old school bike tech for Tour de France team time trial success<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S7AJG6Q5Lzt8F7H2sdETYb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S7AJG6Q5Lzt8F7H2sdETYb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S7AJG6Q5Lzt8F7H2sdETYb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S7AJG6Q5Lzt8F7H2sdETYb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S7AJG6Q5Lzt8F7H2sdETYb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Zipp\u2019s new wheels are allegedly faster than Scopes at a third of the price<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Eurobike Tech Gallery: Unreleased gravel machines, crazy aero builds and futuristic concept bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wmfLJLfD58XXPiRfo25kcA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wmfLJLfD58XXPiRfo25kcA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wmfLJLfD58XXPiRfo25kcA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wmfLJLfD58XXPiRfo25kcA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wmfLJLfD58XXPiRfo25kcA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">It&#8217;s the last day of the Amazon Prime Day sales \u2013 Apple AirPods Pro 3 have just hit the lowest ever price with 28% off<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4mDDkfiWGPHQeeB5sZM9CC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4mDDkfiWGPHQeeB5sZM9CC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4mDDkfiWGPHQeeB5sZM9CC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4mDDkfiWGPHQeeB5sZM9CC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4mDDkfiWGPHQeeB5sZM9CC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">If it&#8217;s too hot to ride, then it&#8217;s the perfect time to wash your bike. Get 40% off Muc-Off cleaning kit with this Amazon Prime Day cycling deal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD94UiCrvRxJgYvRmTsPUB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD94UiCrvRxJgYvRmTsPUB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD94UiCrvRxJgYvRmTsPUB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD94UiCrvRxJgYvRmTsPUB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD94UiCrvRxJgYvRmTsPUB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giant overhauls gravel range with two new bikes and a suite of gravel components<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PTREhkRqSPdjydCFWtcBnn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PTREhkRqSPdjydCFWtcBnn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PTREhkRqSPdjydCFWtcBnn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PTREhkRqSPdjydCFWtcBnn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PTREhkRqSPdjydCFWtcBnn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">French riders go one-two in short track men&#8217;s race at UCI MTB World Cup La Tuile as touch of wheels with teammate takes Charlie Aldridge out of contention<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7frz9cXo2RZGx9knDdv3B-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7frz9cXo2RZGx9knDdv3B-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7frz9cXo2RZGx9knDdv3B-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7frz9cXo2RZGx9knDdv3B-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7frz9cXo2RZGx9knDdv3B-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ben Healy is &#8216;the best breakaway rider in the world&#8217; says EF boss Vaughters, but can he repeat Tour de France success after season of setbacks?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZFs9PeFHj8LLG5mPZ8NaoK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZFs9PeFHj8LLG5mPZ8NaoK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZFs9PeFHj8LLG5mPZ8NaoK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZFs9PeFHj8LLG5mPZ8NaoK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZFs9PeFHj8LLG5mPZ8NaoK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The best recovery can be to stay on the sofa and do nothing&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s deceptively simple recovery strategy for the Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mczKBD7kqTB4z7PHhkG6oE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mczKBD7kqTB4z7PHhkG6oE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mczKBD7kqTB4z7PHhkG6oE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mczKBD7kqTB4z7PHhkG6oE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mczKBD7kqTB4z7PHhkG6oE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Components\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 maybe getting all the early Tour de France headlines, but it&#8217;s outgoing Tarmac SL8 sibling is carrying up to 16% off<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-center mx-auto max-sm:text-center max-sm:items-center\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nPaul Brett <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta max-sm:justify-center\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T04:29:54Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n4 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">It looks the same, weighs almost the same and unless you&#8217;re Remco Evenepoel you might not see any performance difference, and with savings of up to \u00a31,150 the Tarmc SL8 has now become a real value for money purchase<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-center text-center\" 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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Although it wasn&#8217;t a secret, with various leaks, and even our very own Will Jones, going full James Bond stealth mode, grabbing images from a bush at the Dauphine \u2013 the new Tarmac SL9 is still one of the most eagerly anticipated launches of the year, and without doubt, it&#8217;ll be one of the best road bikes of the year.<\/p>\n<p>With the Tour de France starting this weekend, the new SL9 will be front and centre, ridden by Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe. Team co-leaders Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz will look to take advantage of the aerodynamic efficiency claims and are targeting the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e1dd492c-ef29-4801-abc3-128cbe33b0bf-2\">Specialized is claiming the new S-Works Tarmac SL9 is &#8220;the fastest road bike ever made&#8221;, which is a bold claim, considering it looks almost identical to its predecessor, the S-Works Tarmac SL8. It also comes with a whopping price-tag of up to \u00a311,999, so it&#8217;s a massive investment for us mere mortals. Although it looks almost identical there is a ton of tech going on behind the scenes to justify that cost, including a new layup, a more aero front end, and a deeper seat tube cutout.<\/p>\n<p>With the SL9 launch, there are big discounts on the outgoing SL8, already our choice as the best aero bike, especially outside the S-Works top-tier builds. So if you&#8217;ve had your eye on what was once the &#8220;fastest road bike ever made,&#8221; then now&#8217;s the time to take a look. Below I&#8217;ve listed the discounted models at Balfes Bikes, and with limited sizing, they are likely to go quickly. I&#8217;ve also added the S-Works Tarmac SL9, just in case&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shop the Specialized Tarmac SL8 with up to 16% off at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-hawk-json=\"{&quot;collection&quot;:{&quot;blocks&quot;:[{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 Pro&quot;,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;S-Works Tarmac SL9 Pro&quot;,&quot;productDescription&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The all-new Specilaized S-Works Tarmac SL9 is boasts the lightest production Tarmac frame ever made with what they claim is exceptional aerodynamic efficiency, razor-sharp handling and race-winning stiffness.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At its heart is the 687g FACT 12r carbon frame, engineered using Rider-First Engineered and Win Tunnel technology to balance lightweight climbing performance with class-leading aerodynamics and precise handling. This top-tier spec includes SRAM RED AXS\u00a0paired with the Roval Rapide CLX III carbon wheelset and integrated Roval Rapide cockpit.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 comes in a stunning Ruby Metallic\/White Silver Metallic colourway and sizes 49-61cm.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;brand&quot;:&quot;Specialized&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;11999&quot;,&quot;wasPrice&quot;:null,&quot;currency&quot;:&quot;GBP&quot;,&quot;review&quot;:{&quot;rating&quot;:0,&quot;pros&quot;:[],&quot;cons&quot;:[]},&quot;label&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:1481,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;M7VjZJwijQxxZrcvcboCZP&quot;,&quot;mimeType&quot;:&quot;image\/webp&quot;,&quot;mos&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M7VjZJwijQxxZrcvcboCZP.webp&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1920,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Specialized&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/app.avelonetwork.com\/api\/c\/ns\/VzZRfLoNDfam?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.balfesbikes.co.uk%2Fbikes%2Froad-bikes%2Fspecialized-s-works-tarmac-sl9-axs-carbon-road-bike-2027-in-ruby-metallicwhite-silver-metallic__127492&amp;subId=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingnews.com%2Fcycling-tech-components%2Fthe-specialized-s-works-tarmac-sl9-maybe-getting-all-the-early-tour-de-france-headlines-but-its-outgoing-tarmac-sl8-sibling-is-carrying-up-to-16-percent-off&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;editorialMerchantName&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;merchantName&quot;:&quot;Balfe&apos;s Bikes&quot;,&quot;merchantId&quot;:482642,&quot;merchantNetwork&quot;:&quot;Avelon&quot;,&quot;merchantUrl&quot;:&quot;balfesbikes.co.uk&quot;},&quot;noAffiliateTracking&quot;:false,&quot;linkMerchant&quot;:&quot;Balfe&apos;s Bikes&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro&quot;,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;Tarmac SL8 Pro&quot;,&quot;productDescription&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Tarmac SL8 Pro build is almost the same as the Expert build below, you get the same Ultegra Di2 groupset, but the Pro 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. There is quite a significant price difference, and for me the Expert is better value.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Tarmac SL8 is only available in 54-58cm sizing and Gloss Red Sky\/Chrome colourway.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;brand&quot;:&quot;Specialized&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;6099&quot;,&quot;wasPrice&quot;:&quot;7249&quot;,&quot;currency&quot;:&quot;GBP&quot;,&quot;review&quot;:{&quot;rating&quot;:0,&quot;pros&quot;:[],&quot;cons&quot;:[]},&quot;label&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:1481,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;zriqJr4k4YTXWeNLbgg6Em&quot;,&quot;mimeType&quot;:&quot;image\/webp&quot;,&quot;mos&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zriqJr4k4YTXWeNLbgg6Em.webp&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1920,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk&quot;&gt;www.balfesbikes.co.uk&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Specialized Tarmac Sl8 Pro - Ultegra Di2 Road Bike 2026 in Gloss Red Sky \/ Chrome&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;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.cyclingnews.com%2Fcycling-tech-components%2Fthe-specialized-s-works-tarmac-sl9-maybe-getting-all-the-early-tour-de-france-headlines-but-its-outgoing-tarmac-sl8-sibling-is-carrying-up-to-16-percent-off&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;editorialMerchantName&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;merchantName&quot;:&quot;Balfe&apos;s Bikes&quot;,&quot;merchantId&quot;:482642,&quot;merchantNetwork&quot;:&quot;Avelon&quot;,&quot;merchantUrl&quot;:&quot;balfesbikes.co.uk&quot;},&quot;noAffiliateTracking&quot;:false,&quot;linkMerchant&quot;:&quot;Balfe&apos;s Bikes&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert&quot;,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;Tarmac SL8 Expert&quot;,&quot;productDescription&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The SL8 Expert comes in the &quot;all you&apos;d ever need spec&quot;, with Ultegra 12-speed Di2, Roval C38 carbon wheels and a 2-piece aluminium cockpit; it packs a lot of performance vs price, especially at this discounted price.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&apos;s only available in 49-58cm sizing and in the Gloss Obsidian Metallic\/Reflex Super Red Pearl Over White, good luck answering the &quot;what colour is that&quot; question at the cafe stop.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;brand&quot;:&quot;Specialized&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;4599&quot;,&quot;wasPrice&quot;:&quot;5499&quot;,&quot;currency&quot;:&quot;GBP&quot;,&quot;review&quot;:{&quot;rating&quot;:0,&quot;pros&quot;:[],&quot;cons&quot;:[]},&quot;label&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:1481,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;yUCAjckbnX33n8WABE92Rm&quot;,&quot;mimeType&quot;:&quot;image\/webp&quot;,&quot;mos&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUCAjckbnX33n8WABE92Rm.webp&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1920,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Specialized&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert build&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/app.avelonetwork.com\/api\/c\/ns\/VzZRfLoNDfam?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.balfesbikes.co.uk%2Fbikes%2Froad-bikes%2Fspecialized-tarmac-sl8-expert-ultegra-di2-carbon-road-bike-2026-in-gloss-obsidian-metallic-reflex-super-red-pearl-over-white__92522&amp;subId=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingnews.com%2Fcycling-tech-components%2Fthe-specialized-s-works-tarmac-sl9-maybe-getting-all-the-early-tour-de-france-headlines-but-its-outgoing-tarmac-sl8-sibling-is-carrying-up-to-16-percent-off&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;editorialMerchantName&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;merchantName&quot;:&quot;Balfe&apos;s Bikes&quot;,&quot;merchantId&quot;:482642,&quot;merchantNetwork&quot;:&quot;Avelon&quot;,&quot;merchantUrl&quot;:&quot;balfesbikes.co.uk&quot;},&quot;noAffiliateTracking&quot;:false,&quot;linkMerchant&quot;:&quot;Balfe&apos;s Bikes&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp&quot;,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;Tarmac SL8 Comp&quot;,&quot;productDescription&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;At just \u00a33,239 the Tarmac SL8 is the most affordable model, but has the smallest discount. However, given the frame&apos;s performance it offers superb price vs performance 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;&lt;p&gt;The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp comes in Gloss Red Tint Over Silver Dust colourway and sizes 49-58cm.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;brand&quot;:&quot;Specialized&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;3239&quot;,&quot;wasPrice&quot;:&quot;3599&quot;,&quot;currency&quot;:&quot;GBP&quot;,&quot;review&quot;:{&quot;rating&quot;:0,&quot;pros&quot;:[],&quot;cons&quot;:[]},&quot;label&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:1481,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;PmWrtzjD9PKtpuQBbaDByN&quot;,&quot;mimeType&quot;:&quot;image\/webp&quot;,&quot;mos&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmWrtzjD9PKtpuQBbaDByN.webp&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1920,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Specialized&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Tarmac SL8 in Comp 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Tarmac SL9 Pro,Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro,Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert,Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-source-blocks=\"featured-products\" data-widget-type=\"collection\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-collection-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-collection-grid\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-hawk-x-metadata-metadata-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-card\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M7VjZJwijQxxZrcvcboCZP-500-80.webp\" alt=\"S-Works Tarmac SL9 Pro\" class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-image\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-card-content\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-details\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-brand\">Specialized<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title\">S-Works Tarmac SL9 Pro<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-prices\"><span class>\u00a311,999<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-hawk-x-metadata-metadata-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-card\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zriqJr4k4YTXWeNLbgg6Em-500-80.webp\" alt=\"Tarmac SL8 Pro\" class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-image\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-discount\">16% OFF<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-card-content\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-details\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-brand\">Specialized<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title\">Tarmac SL8 Pro<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-prices\"><span class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-discounted-price\">\u00a36,099<\/span><span class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-was-price\">\u00a37,249<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-hawk-x-metadata-metadata-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-card\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUCAjckbnX33n8WABE92Rm-500-80.webp\" alt=\"Tarmac SL8 Expert\" class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-image\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-discount\">16% OFF<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-card-content\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-details\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-brand\">Specialized<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title\">Tarmac SL8 Expert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-prices\"><span class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-discounted-price\">\u00a34,599<\/span><span class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-was-price\">\u00a35,499<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-hawk-x-metadata-metadata-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-card\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmWrtzjD9PKtpuQBbaDByN-500-80.webp\" alt=\"Tarmac SL8 Comp\" class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-image\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-discount\">10% OFF<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-card-content\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-details\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-brand\">Specialized<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title\">Tarmac SL8 Comp<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-prices\"><span class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-discounted-price\">\u00a33,239<\/span><span class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-was-price\">\u00a33,599<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-a54187b3-2bec-40fa-ba05-d06c7ecd46ad\">These highlighted Specialized Tarmac SL8 deals are UK only, and I&#8217;ve not managed to source any SL8 USA deals just yet. The best I&#8217;ve seen and strictly speaking not a deal is the SL8 frameset at Backcountry with a 10% cashback offer, which is better than nothing.<\/p>\n<p>However, incase I&#8217;be missed anything, below you&#8217;ll find the best prices on the SL8 with prices and retailers, relevant to your location.<\/p>\n<aside data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 S-Works Frameset,Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8,Specialized Tarmac SL8\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-widget-title=\"Today&apos;s best Specialized Tarmac SL8 prices\" 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 Specialized Tarmac SL8 prices<\/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=\"false\" role=\"button\">\n<div 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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\/logos\/merchants\/1anaoce39me3c0i1-15523135065433-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Backcountry.com\" title=\"Backcountry.com\" 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\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$5,500<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>View Deal<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container 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py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">CATEGORIES<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Road Bikes<\/p>\n<p>Bikes<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-md4RFoWghXspFp5BsCKeCj\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-md4RFoWghXspFp5BsCKeCj 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__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QrN3gaQrMnToz74tFv7Kin-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QrN3gaQrMnToz74tFv7Kin.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QrN3gaQrMnToz74tFv7Kin.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QrN3gaQrMnToz74tFv7Kin.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Paul Brett<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Deals writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Paul Brett is a deals writer for Cyclingnews and has been cycling for as long as he can remember, initially catching the mountain biking bug in the 1990s, he raced mountain bikes for over a decade before injury cut short a glittering career. An award-winning photographer, when not riding a bike, he can be found at the side of a road world championship or a cyclocross track shooting the action. Paul was the founder, editor and writer of Proper Cycling magazine, and he&#8217;s travelled the world interviewing some of the top personalities in cycling and writing about some of the biggest cycling brands.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches &#8216;fastest road bike ever made&#8217; in the S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">I hid in a bush to get the first spy shots of the new Specialized Tarmac SL9 at the newly-named Dauphin\u00e9<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Is this the new Tarmac SL9? Mystery Specialized bike spotted at team training camp<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CiDy7Sw6ZsxyQEP9PPcJpn-840-80.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CiDy7Sw6ZsxyQEP9PPcJpn-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CiDy7Sw6ZsxyQEP9PPcJpn-500-80.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CiDy7Sw6ZsxyQEP9PPcJpn-450-80.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CiDy7Sw6ZsxyQEP9PPcJpn-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New bike day has never been more affordable \u2013 get the Giro d&#8217;Italia stage-winning Van Rysel RCR-R Pro with \u00a33,000 off at Decathlon<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Fresh images emerge of Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s dazzling prototype Specialized Shiv<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Alpecin-Premier Tech relying on old school bike tech for Tour de France team time trial success<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S7AJG6Q5Lzt8F7H2sdETYb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S7AJG6Q5Lzt8F7H2sdETYb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S7AJG6Q5Lzt8F7H2sdETYb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S7AJG6Q5Lzt8F7H2sdETYb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S7AJG6Q5Lzt8F7H2sdETYb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; 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Although it wasn&#8217;t a secret, with various leaks, and even our very own Will Jones, going full James Bond stealth mode, grabbing images from a bush at the Dauphine \u2013 the new Tarmac SL9 is still one of the most eagerly anticipated launches of the year, and without doubt, it&#8217;ll be one of the best road bikes of the year.<\/p>\n<p>With the Tour de France starting this weekend, the new SL9 will be front and centre, ridden by Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe. Team co-leaders Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz will look to take advantage of the aerodynamic efficiency claims and are targeting the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e1dd492c-ef29-4801-abc3-128cbe33b0bf-2\">Specialized is claiming the new S-Works Tarmac SL9 is &#8220;the fastest road bike ever made&#8221;, which is a bold claim, considering it looks almost identical to its predecessor, the S-Works Tarmac SL8. It also comes with a whopping price-tag of up to \u00a311,999, so it&#8217;s a massive investment for us mere mortals. Although it looks almost identical there is a ton of tech going on behind the scenes to justify that cost, including a new layup, a more aero front end, and a deeper seat tube cutout.<\/p>\n<p>With the SL9 launch, there are big discounts on the outgoing SL8, already our choice as the best aero bike, especially outside the S-Works top-tier builds. So if you&#8217;ve had your eye on what was once the &#8220;fastest road bike ever made,&#8221; then now&#8217;s the time to take a look. Below I&#8217;ve listed the discounted models at Balfes Bikes, and with limited sizing, they are likely to go quickly. I&#8217;ve also added the S-Works Tarmac SL9, just in case&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shop the Specialized Tarmac SL8 with up to 16% off at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-hawk-json=\"{&quot;collection&quot;:{&quot;blocks&quot;:[{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 Pro&quot;,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;S-Works Tarmac SL9 Pro&quot;,&quot;productDescription&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The all-new Specilaized S-Works Tarmac SL9 is boasts the lightest production Tarmac frame ever made with what they claim is exceptional aerodynamic efficiency, razor-sharp handling and race-winning stiffness.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At its heart is the 687g FACT 12r carbon frame, engineered using Rider-First Engineered and Win Tunnel technology to balance lightweight climbing performance with class-leading aerodynamics and precise handling. 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However, given the frame&apos;s performance it offers superb price vs performance a lot of bang for your buck. 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class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-title\">Tarmac SL8 Comp<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-prices\"><span class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-discounted-price\">\u00a33,239<\/span><span class=\"hawk-collection-card-info-was-price\">\u00a33,599<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-a54187b3-2bec-40fa-ba05-d06c7ecd46ad\">These highlighted Specialized Tarmac SL8 deals are UK only, and I&#8217;ve not managed to source any SL8 USA deals just yet. The best I&#8217;ve seen and strictly speaking not a deal is the SL8 frameset at Backcountry with a 10% cashback offer, which is better than nothing.<\/p>\n<p>However, incase I&#8217;be missed anything, below you&#8217;ll find the best prices on the SL8 with prices and retailers, relevant to your location.<\/p>\n<aside data-model-name=\"Specialized Tarmac SL8 S-Works Frameset,Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8,Specialized Tarmac SL8\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-widget-title=\"Today&apos;s best Specialized Tarmac SL8 prices\" 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 Specialized Tarmac SL8 prices<\/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=\"false\" role=\"button\">\n<div 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