S-Works Tarmac SL8 - First Ride and Initial Impressions

Going for my first ride on the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8. I give you my initial impressions of the bike, and compare it with the Tarmac SL7 that I've been riding for a few years now. Enjoy! #roadbike #cycling #cyclinglife #sworks #specialized #iamspecialized

[nadsim]

When we listen to you, everything is always amazing... !

[kimwarner]

Now you got me hyped up. I'm having my frame built up tomorrow. This is my first specialized bike.

[ZwiftDude]

As an Ambassador did ya get a full on discount on retail price? 🤣

[ChillSnaps]

One of the things I enjoyed switching to shimano was the integrated buttons on top of the hoods. I use them to shift up and down. My friend uses them to change screens on his computer.

Also if you have time to play with the shimano app you can also customize the paddles to make it sram style.

[gdefzqv]

61cm size.. WOW ! You are very tall... I'm so jealous of you riding your bike with the saddle high in the sky.

[sapiens]

Has anyone ridden the old rim brake S Works here pre disc bikes. They are Lighter, Faster, Stiffer, easier maintenance, dial in fit to perfection….

[Seamanatorrr]

I just got an SL7, I’m interested on your thoughts on turbo cottons. I usually ride GP5000 STR tubeless on hookless rims, but maintenance can be a pain. I do enjoy the lower pressures.

[yourbestcarbucks]

Hi Mitch, great video! What size is your SL8? 58 or 61?

[LOGICAL-JAY]

Congratulations bro...i have the 2022 s-works tarmac..this is my 2nd sl7 and ill probably get the SL8 in a few..im just waiting to see more frame colors..i own shimano 12 speed di2 and sram red..i find my shimano 12 speed faster and lighter..it just feels smoother, stronger and lighter than Sram red...enjoy & be safe out there. 😎🔥🔥🔥

[housepfhoopz]

one of the best bar on the market right now
im rocking the 38mm x 115m its really good
huge improvement from the last gen one piece bar

[Jarek.]

Wondering how much of the "SL8 is much better than SL7" came from auto-suggestion after paying a lot if 💰💰💰... Nevertheless, new bike day is always exciting, I'm happy for you. Cheers 👍

[nedt]

To keep the radar on i used a ziptie to secure the radar camera mount solud. Maybe that will work

[PedroGonzalez-efzv]

Wow, really nice bike. How tall are you for that 61 frame size?

[motomoto]

Wow considering this is your impression and you’re coming from an SL7 sworks, you make it sound like the difference is night and day! 😅

[fiLthy_Rx]

I just can't fathom shelling out the loot for an SL7 and then feeling the need to "upgrade" to an SL8 as if you're going to experience significant difference in performance between the two bikes. Is the SL8 really anything more than a less aesthically pleasing SL7? 🧐

[adamkiszkiel]

Hi Mitch, what is your internal leg lenght? Could you please measure maximum saddle height from the bottom bracket to the saddle rails. I appreciate your help! BR from Poland!

[BananaChipzzz]

Lol most of the difference you're probably feeling is between the groupsets.

[benoitorives]

Hi, can you compare the sram and shimano in a video ? What’s your favorite group set ?
Because I want change my bike, I’m on the di2 11s and I want switch to 12s but I don’t know if I buy sram or shimano …

[willemvandenbosch]

Want to sell me your sl7? 😅 thanks for the vid Mitch

[karl]

Dura Ace Di2 is night a day nicer than Red. Give me Dura Ace and the non S-Works model any day!