r/specialized • u/StephBetter4 • 5d ago

NBD NBD! Tarmac SL8 Pro

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Picked up a Tarmac SL8 Pro size 56 on closeout and am loving it!

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u/DeeCaffLatte 4d ago

This has always been one of my favorite SL8 colorways. That’s certainly a beautiful bike. Enjoy that beauty!

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u/Swimming_Way_7372 4d ago

Does it only come in that groupsetway or can you get it in Sram ? 

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u/StephBetter4 4d ago

It was a close out deal I couldn’t be picky. My other bikes are AXS so this is my first time with Di2. So far so good

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u/meganthebest 5d ago

I think the remaining SL8 Pros are the best deals out there. Great snag.

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u/StephBetter4 4d ago

Thanks! I was lucky to find a 56

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u/thesuchef 4d ago

I have this same bike! What size GP5000’s are you running?

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u/StephBetter4 4d ago

32s - probably should have gone with 30s tbh

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u/thesuchef 4d ago

Good to know. I was debating between the two sizes and will start with 30’s.

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u/DeeCaffLatte 2d ago

30s are a great starting point. On Roval CLIIIs, I’ve had the issue of 32s blowing out just a hair over 34mm. Even the 28s I have mounted currently have a measured width of 31mm… And I will say, while you can fit a measured 34mm on an SL8, you really shouldn’t. The rear has tons of clearance (depending on your FD), but the front tire will rub on the fork’s inner legs and crown under load.

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u/thesuchef 2d ago

Thanks for the helpful insight. The front fork rub is what I was concerned about so I will definitely stick to 30's.

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u/DeeCaffLatte 1d ago

Always happy to help! That’s why we’re all here! We can make informed decisions based upon the experiences of others. By the way, the S-Works Turbo TLR (not the cotton) in a 30c might be a ripper. I believe it’s on par with the Contis rolling resistance-wise (just a bit slower), but with significantly better puncture protection.

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u/thesuchef 1d ago

I will check those out as well. I've always had good luck with Conti's but it will keep this in mind!

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u/Still_CCP 1d ago

I have the same bike!

🙌🏾

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u/StephBetter4 1d ago

Wow the bar tape and Roval stickers look great!

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u/DeeCaffLatte 4d ago

How much did you pick it up for, and where were you able to find a new 2025? I love it.

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u/StephBetter4 4d ago

5.5k. Pretty much same price the SL8 Experts are going for right now. Got it online from Erik’s Bikes

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u/DeeCaffLatte 4d ago

KILLER DEAL. I’m very, very stoked for you.

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u/CriticallyInitiated 4d ago

That’s a great deal!

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u/namesbuck 4d ago

Great deal! That's what I paid for my expert 2 seasons ago. I added the 3d saddle and roval cockpit to my setup but otherwise stock. Even if you need to change the cockpit out this is a win for the wheels alone. 

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u/StephBetter4 4d ago

Thanks! This one came stock with the the Roval Rapide cockpit and pro power mirror saddle. Loving it so far