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Sam Gupta

Specialized Tarmac SL8 first ride review - no wonder the internet got excited

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 road bike

The Specialized Tarmac SL8 has finally been launched. 

Now in its eighth generation, the American brand is making all the claims one expects to hear from a modern WorldTour-ready bike. More aero, lighter, stiffer and, of course, faster over the all important 40kms. 

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