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2026 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Pro vs 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
−16 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+3.7°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−8 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Roubaix SL8 Pro numbers we have for size 44 are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Pro 44Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD 54Difference
Reachnot listednot listed
Stack543not listed
Head tube angle69.373°+3.7°
Seat tube angle7574°−1.0°
Effective top tube503541mm+38 mm
Chainstay length418410mm−8 mm
Wheelbase994978mm−16 mm
BB drop8072mm−8 mm
BB height269268mm−1 mm
Standover686768mm+82 mm
Seat tube length365473mm+108 mm
Fork length375370mm−5 mm
Head tube length90137mm+47 mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD minus the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Pro. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Pro, 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL8 ProSpecialized Tarmac SL8 LTD

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Roubaix SL8 ProSL8 ProSpecialized Tarmac SL8 LTDS-Works LTD
FrameSpecialized RoubaixSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 3.3not listed
ShifterSRAM Force AXS E1 HRDSRAM RED AXS
DerailleurSRAM Force AXS E1, SRAM Force AXSSRAM Red AXS
CassetteSRAM Force XG-1270 E1SRAM RED XG-1290
ChainSRAM Force E1SRAM RED
CranksetSRAM Force E1 Power MeterSRAM RED AXS Power Meter
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB
WheelsetRoval Rapide CLRoval Rapide CLX II
TireSpecialized Mondo TLR EnduranceSpecialized S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2Br
BrakeSRAM Force AXS E1, SRAM Force E1SRAM Red AXS
HandlebarRoval AlpinistRoval Rapide Cockpit
StemSpecialized Pro SLRoval Rapide Cockpit
GripsSupacaz Super Sticky Kushnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works Pavenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Pro MirrorSpecialized S-Works Power

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