Remco Evenepoel, the defending Vuelta Espana champion and 2022 Road World Champion rides the latest S-Works Tarmac SL8 at the 2023 Vuelta Espana.
The S-Works Tarmac SL8 is the eighth generation of Specialized’s top-of-the-line road racing bike. It was launched on 6 August 2023, the same day as the Elite Men’s Road Race. Find out the differences between the Tarmac SL8 vs SL7.
Remco Evenepoel’s S-Works Tarmac SL8 has the same specifications as the ones currently available from Specialized. It’s equipped with the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, Roval Rapid CLX II, and the new Roval Rapide Cockpit.
The only differences are the larger 54/40T chainrings, S-Works Power Mirror saddle. It’s worth noting that Remco uses the 5mm offset S-Works seatpost in an inverted position.
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Remco Evenepoel’s S-Works Tarmac SL8 specs
Here’s the full specifications of Remco Evenepoel’s S-Works Tarmac SL8.
| Component | Component name | Model number |
|---|---|---|
| Frameset | S-Works Tarmac SL8, size 52 | |
| Brake levers and shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 12-speed | ST-9270-F/R |
| Sprint shifters | Shimano Satelite Shifter, Drops | SW-RS801-S |
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace, disc | BR-9270-F/R |
| Brake rotors | Shimano Dura-Ace, 160mm (front), 140mm (rear) | RT-CL900 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 12-speed | FD-R9250 |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 12-speed | RD-R9250 |
| Crankarm | Shimano Dura-Ace, 170mm | FD-9200 |
| Chainring | Shimano Dura-Ace, 54/42T | |
| Powermeter | Shimano Dura-Ace | FD-9200-P |
| Bottom bracket | Ceramic Speed | |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-34T | CS-9200-12 |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace, 12-speed | CN-M9100 |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapid CLX II ((51mm front, 60mm rear) | |
| Tires | S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2BR, 700x26mm | |
| Cockpit | Roval Rapide Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem | |
| Seatpost | S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon, 5mm offset | |
| Saddle | S-Works Power Mirror | |
| Pedals | Shimano Dura-Ace | PD-9100 |
| Bottle cages | Tacx Ciro | |
| Computer mount | K-Edge | |
| Bike computer | Garmin Edge 1040 | |
| Bartape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | |
| Bike weight | 6.8kg (15lbs) |
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Remco Evenepoel’s S-Works Tarmac SL8 photos
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