Riding My New TARMAC SL8 For The 1st Time. Real World First Impressions For The Everyday Rider!

New bike day!!

After months of waiting, I finally get to ride my new S-Works Tarmac SL8.

2 rides in 2 days, from the cafe run to the chain gang.

Real testing, in the real world without the gimmicks!

Amazing bike, but is it any better than the SL7? Watch on, to find out what I think.

[NeilAmos-cwkk]

"Ride what you like"
Spot on Dave, balls to what anyone else thinks 👏👏👏

[CycoWarriorx]

Love the candor about the differences… I’ll keep (and enjoy) my SL7… 🍻

[joshschrader]

Yo Dave! Good breakdown. I have a 6, 7 and 8 Sworks di2, am a 53 year old racer with an ftp of 310 and I could not agree more with your comments. Going from the 6 to the 7 was a revolution and the 7 to the 8 more of a mini-evolution. I do think I feel a bit more stiffness from the 8 and many of my regular segments show it to be slightly faster but by and large the 7/8 are 95% comparable. Paired with 30mm Conti’s, I have never felt as comfortable and stable on a bike but much of this is down to tires I suspect. Keep up the good work friend.

[MrGarycoww]

No nonsense review love the honest comparison 👍

[Resoluteofficial]

My SL8 being built by Rhino workshop this week exactly same build as yours (but quickstep frame), picking up on Friday, cant wait

[ianjefferson]

Great win on the Saturday Worlds mate😉👍

[kevinclark]

Know those roads well running and cycling as I live in Lumley.
Pretty sure I've seen your group around on Sunday mornings. Wernt hanging around there but look of it.

[jralicea]

Greatly appreciate your thoughts and comments regarding both models! Love my SL7, exact same frame as yours! In time I’ll consider a replacement as we all do, but not now! Enjoy all the miles ahead!

[kennymcallister]

Great video I’ve been spesh fan boy for life born with S-WORKS Birthmark 😝 Had S Works Venge Disc S Works Sl6 Team Edition S Works Crux S Works Epic Full Roadie Now Well Runner/Wannabe Cyclist Currently Riding Kikr Bike 😂 And S-Works SL7 Thanks Again Love Your Videos ps at last an unbiased video from a fan boy like me love it Dave

[KLED]

Absolute weapon, love the colour with white decals.

[richardseverin]

Congratulations Dave on your new purchase! I’m sure you’ll be very happy and wish you many happy roadmiles on the spesh s- works you lucky devil. Keep up the good work 👍🏽

[LeeWright]

100 miles on today for me, longest ride I have ever done! I actually prefer the look of that SL7 you have, but that's not to say the SL8 is anything shy of beautiful - I would love either bike tbh!

[JOHND]

Nothing beats that White SL7 ❤.. simple as that.😀 ..Great video Dave 👍

[danielmiles]

Great review 👍🏻I have the Venge disc and am considering an SL8, i think the difference should be very noticeable

[huwsmith]

Nice one, Dave! Looks stunning mate. As a Sunderland lad, I also gravitated towards Infinity Cycles to get my hands on a Roubaix 👍🏻 think I’m also turning into a Specialized fanboy

[dtpapa]

Great vid fella. Let's face it the differences are usually paint colour related 😂

[Grant-bunj]

Dave it’s a stunning piece of kit
Well done 👏

[dickieblench]

Bloody love this
What's the music?

[korsveien]

Looks matter a lot to me. Waited two years for Canyon to release a color I liked. Bought an endurance that’s racing green.

[lostboy]

Nice one mate, I have just brought the exact bike in size 54 but in the Satin Fog (White) version, she's a real thoroughbred is'nt to see you've also got the Dura Ace groupset on yours too, the way to go IMHO for what it's worth.