Tarmac SL8 Comp SRAM Rival AXS
OverviewAbout the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp SRAM Rival AXS
The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp SRAM Rival AXS is a road bike, built on a carbon frame, listed at $6,800. A drop-bar bike built for sealed roads, speed and distance.
SizingWhat size Tarmac SL8 Comp SRAM Rival AXS do I need?
Enter your height to see the size we would start with.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS48 to 50 cm frame | 152 to 160 cm | 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in |
| S51 to 52 cm frame | 160 to 167 cm | 5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 6 in |
| M53 to 54 cm frame | 167 to 174 cm | 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| ML55 to 56 cm frame | 174 to 181 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 5 ft 11 in |
| L57 to 58 cm frame | 181 to 188 cm | 5 ft 11 in to 6 ft 2 in |
| XL59 to 61 cm frame | 188 to 196 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 5 in |
Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Specialized
- Model year
- 2026
- Category
- Road
- Frame
- Carbon
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Drivetrain
- SRAM Rival AXS
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
- Price
- $6,800, RRP AUD (Specialized Australia, checked 17 Oct 2026)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize 56
- Stack
- 565 mm
- Reach
- 395 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.43
- Head angle
- 73.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 73.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 991 mm
- Chainstay
- 410 mm
- BB drop
- 72 mm
- Standover
- 786 mm
- Fork rake
- 44 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- SRAM Rival AXS
- Shifting
- Electronic
- Drive
- 2x
- Crank
- NEW SRAM Rival E1, 48/35t
- Chainrings
- 48/35
- Cassette
- NEW SRAM Rival XG-1250, 12sp, 10-36t
- Rear derailleur
- NEW SRAM Rival AXS E1
- Brakes
- NEW SRAM Rival AXS E1, hydraulic disc 160mm rotor
- Wheelset
- DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.
- Rim internal width
- 20 mm
- Stock tyre
- 700x26c
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- Carbon
- BB standard
- SRAM DUB BSA
- Cockpit
- Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree / Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
- Saddle
- Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.43 gives a long and low, racier riding position.
- Steering
- A 73.5 deg head angle points to quick, responsive steering.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.97 is a low climbing gear that still handles steep pitches.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (Specialized Australia product page 4292996 (spec list and geometry chart)), verified 2026-10-17. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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