2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro SRAM vs 2024 Cervélo Soloist
The 61 is the Cervélo Soloist size closest to your 61 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro SRAM. 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 Cervélo Soloist
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro SRAM in 61, the Cervélo Soloist in 61 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro SRAM numbers we have for size 61 are missing the head angle, seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro SRAM 61 | Cervélo Soloist 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408 | 410 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 615 | +3 mm |
| Effective top tube | 595 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1013 | 1028 | +15 mm |
| BB height | 268 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 545 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 204 | 211 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 73 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 410 | |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| Standover | not listed | 848 |
Differences are the Cervélo Soloist minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro SRAM. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro SRAM, 2024 Cervélo Soloist.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro SRAMCervélo Soloist
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.
| Part | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro SRAMPro SRAM Force AXS | Cervélo SoloistForce AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL8 | not listed |
| Fork | Specialized FACT 10r | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS E1 HRD Force | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Derailleur | SRAM AXS E1 Force, SRAM Force AXS | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1270 Force | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM E1 Force | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM E1 Force | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Force E1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CL III | Reserve 42|49TA |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Race, Specialized Turbo TLR Race | Vittoria Corsa N.EXT |
| Brake | SRAM AXS E1 Force, SRAM Force E1 | SRAM Hydraulic disc Force AXS |
| Rotor | SRAM AXS E1, SRAM 160mm rear | not listed |
| Handlebar | Roval Rapide Cockpit | not listed |
| Stem | Roval Rapide Cockpit | Cervélo ST36 |
| Grips | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Carbon | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Pro Mirror | not listed |
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