2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Soudal Quick-Step vs 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert
The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Soudal Quick-Step in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert in 49 places the top of the head tube 30 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −30 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Soudal Quick-Step, 54Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Soudal Quick-Step 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 375mm | −9 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 514mm | −30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 71.75° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75.5° | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 540mm | 509mm | −31 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986mm | 973mm | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 74mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 266mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 767mm | 735mm | −32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473mm | 445mm | −28 mm |
| Fork length | 370mm | 370mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 109mm | −31 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert minus the Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Soudal Quick-Step. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Soudal Quick-Step, 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Soudal Quick-StepSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Expert
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 SL9 Team Replica Soudal Quick-StepS-Works Team Replica Soudal Quick-Step | Specialized Tarmac SL8 ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 FACT | Specialized Tarmac SL8 FACT |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Rapide Post | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Force AXS E1 HRD |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Force XG-1270 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Force E1 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Force E1 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval C38 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Headset | not listed | Specialized SL7 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Expert |
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