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“The fastest road bike ever made”: Specialized unveils the S-Works Tarmac SL9

Specialized says its new flagship Tarmac combines a 687g frame with improved aerodynamics to outperform rivals – including the Colnago Y1Rs, Cervélo S5 and Factor One – on real-world race courses

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 14:00

Remember when you knew where the potholes were? Nowadays, cycling on British roads is a constant, crater-ridden skirmish

VecchioJo looks back fondly on the times when potholes were things to be avoided, rather than taking up the majority of the tarmac on his regular stomping ground

Mon, Apr 22, 2024 17:15

Specialized officially launches the Tarmac SL8 — faster than the Venge, stiffer and lighter than the SL7, and all-new ‘speed sniffer’ head tube

After much speculation it's finally here, and we've already taken the all-new SL8 for a spin. It's faster, stiffer, lighter and more compliant than the SL7 according to Specialized, and even a bit less expensive

Sun, Aug 06, 2023 14:00

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 of Peter Sagan’s Team TotalEnergies – Tour de France race bikes

This SL7 has possibly the nicest paint job of the Specialized-sponsored teams

Wed, Jul 20, 2022 10:59

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Specialized announces voluntary recall of Tarmac SL7

While no riders have reported injuries according to Specialized, an impact could lead to a crack in the bike's fork steerer, so owners should stop riding until replacement parts are installed

Mon, Oct 11, 2021 13:23

Your complete guide to Specialized’s 2019 road bike range

Including the all-new Tarmac Disc SL6, Venge, Roubaix, Ruby, Allez, Diverge and Sequoia

Fri, Jun 21, 2019 07:00

Pro Bikes: Deceunink – Quick-Step’s Specialized Venge and Tarmac 2019 race bikes

The best looking bikes in the 2019 peloton?

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 14:21

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Your complete guide to Specialized’s 2018 road bike range

Including the all-new Tarmac Disc SL6, Venge, Roubaix, Ruby, Allez, Diverge and Sequoia

Sun, Jul 01, 2018 07:00

Specialized expands Tarmac Disc range with four new models

Tarmac Disc range expanded, models cost between £2,000 and £5,750

Fri, Jun 29, 2018 12:48

Specialized launch Peter Sagan collection – gold bikes, shoes and helmets for triple world champion

Specialized's Sagan collection - gold bikes, shoes and helmets for triple world champion, and you can buy them

Tue, Apr 03, 2018 08:41