Rose X-Lite
Racers who want Rose without Reveal's deep aero.
Rose's lightweight race bike. Climbing brief, race-low, less aero than Reveal.
Racers who want Rose without Reveal's deep aero.
Rose's lightweight race bike. Climbing brief, race-low, less aero than Reveal.
Racers who want Rose without Reveal's deep aero.
Rose's lightweight race bike. Climbing brief, race-low, less aero than Reveal.
Racers and fast club riders who want the modern Tarmac. If you came off an SL7, check that the stack/reach still matches your size.
The current Specialized race bike: lighter than SL7, still aero, and famously 'it just disappears' if the fit is right. Size by stack/reach — the 54/56 split is where a lot of riders hop.
| Measurement | ![]() RoseX-Lite 2017 | ![]() RoseX-Lite 2016 | ![]() SpecializedTarmac SL8 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 568 | 568 | 544−24 |
| Reachmm | 395 | 395 | 384−11 |
| Head tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 |
| Seat tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.0 | 74.0+1.0 |
| Chainstaymm | 408 | 408 | 410+2 |
| Wheelbasemm | 1000 | 1000 | 978−22 |
| BB dropmm | 70 | 70 | 72+2 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | 268 |
| Standovermm | — | — | 768 |
| Part | X-Lite 57 | X-Lite 57 | Tarmac SL8 54 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Bar | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Crank | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm |
Specialized S-works Tarmac SL8: how does it stack up 12 months on? · +. Under 7kg ready to ride · +. Fast, decisive handling · +. Compliant enough for long rides.
For a bike with such impressive aero performance, the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 climbs remarkably well. Specialized Sworks tarmac sl8 2024 Test Review WEB ...