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2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert vs 2025 Colnago Y1Rs

The XL is the Colnago Y1Rs size closest to your 58 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Colnago Y1Rs

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert in 58, the Colnago Y1Rs in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert (58)The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert frame drawn to scale.J 1006

Only the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert is drawn. The Colnago Y1Rs numbers we have for size XL are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 58Colnago Y1Rs XLDifference
Reach402mm404+2 mm
Stack591mm590−1 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.0−0.5°
Effective top tube577mmnot listed
Chainstay length410mm408−2 mm
Wheelbase1006mmnot listed
BB drop72mm72±0 mm
BB height268mmnot listed
Standover808mmnot listed
Seat tube length515mmnot listed
Fork length370mm376.5+7 mm
Head tube length184mm176.5−8 mm

Differences are the Colnago Y1Rs minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert, 2025 Colnago Y1Rs.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac SL8 ExpertColnago Y1Rs

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 Tarmac SL8 ExpertExpertColnago Y1RsY1RS
FrameSpecialized Tarmac SL8 FACTColnago Y1Rs
ShifterSRAM Force AXS E1 HRDShimano Dura-Ace R9200
DerailleurSRAM Force AXS E1Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 Di2
CassetteSRAM Force XG-1270not listed
ChainSRAM Force E1Shimano XTR M9200
CranksetSRAM Force E1Shimano Dura-Ace R9200
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
WheelsetRoval C38Vision SC45
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboPirelli P Zero Race
BrakeSRAM Force AXS E1Shimano Dura-Ace R9200
HeadsetSpecialized SL7not listed
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works Tarmac SL8not listed
SaddleSpecialized Power ExpertPrologo Scratch M5
Stemnot listedColnago YY.01

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