@@dblock8829 Please go and witness yourself how is this SL8 rides. In my group there is a weak rider that thinking getting a SL8 will make him go faster. End up 500m he got drop. But the Specialized market it as a fast bike, I don't see that at all. So I'll called it the best Marketing company.
Not surprised that they made the rear end more compliant. The SL7 lost the comfort found in the SL6. They can go a couple more steps in that direction, and then come out with the new Venge now that supply chain issues shouldn't be as big of a problem as they were during the pandemic.
Thank you for asking about the flow vis. Seeing your prior video on this bike, I wasn't too happy about seeing the flow vis patterns clearly reflect no spinning wheels nor rider model.
In 2017 i bought brand new Kawasaki ninja 300cc(my first motor bike) for $5000 plus bought as well road bike giant propel full ultegra for $3000 and was very happy with both, Present day Ninja cost $6000 (400cc now ) price increased $1000 which is not to bad compared what happened in push bike world , road bike with similar specification now cost $6000-7000 not only price increased by at least 50% but now is even more expensive then motor bike which is insane !
That’s like saying a person is the same as their mother. Except with a bigger head, father’s torso, and their grandmother’s legs. At that point what are you even saying?
I may actually retire my daily steel frame 1987 Fuso FR1 hand built by UK's own Dave Moulton for the new SL8. 🇬🇧 Group ride modern bikes are still in some cases only marginally better than my real steel beauty!
There are not many super bikes do-it-all kind out there. For most brands you have to choose aero or lightweight climbing bike. Had a sl7 and I had to sell it. If I ever buy a superbike again, I think I’ll go for the dogmaF
Rumour has it the SL9 is going to shat all over the SL8, its gonna have a kitchen sink n all kinds of stuff the 8 n every other version before it doesnt have ... Worth the wait people
Certainly more comfortable than the sl7 but still very aggressive geometry, we’d recommend most riders are better suited to some of the excellent endurance bikes out there, keep your eyes peeled on the road.cc website tomorrow for one that might just fit the bill
@@roadcc thank you! I'm currently thinking of buying the Synapse 4 Carbon.... it's $2600... but only has Tiagra.....so if I could get the same specs in AL for a less expensive price that's probably what I end up doing
Please! this bike has nothing new from sl7 worth relevance please stop with videos of the sales pitch for others to buy your basically a commercial for specialized it’s getting emberacing!!!
I learned the bars were developed without lever hoods based on the paint. However I wouldn’t blame them for testing that way as there’s now way to say what hoods will be mounted, and the last thing Specialized would want to do is have to make a claim that one of their two largest vendors products is better than another.
What interesting facts about the SL8 have you learnt? Let us know below!
i want to have the greenish sprayed paintjob!
can I instal this rapide full carbon cockpit handle bar on my specialised sprint rim brake???
@@klx-yidk..I know it definitely goes on the SL7 with the top spacer
@@LOGICAL-JAY I’ve heard from a specialised shop the spacer from the sl7 and sl8 are not compatible so confusing
I learned this is the best marketed bike in recent history.
An insufferable ammount if marketing.
Just because someone on TH-cam tells you it’s marketing, doesn’t mean that’s the case. Please start to think for yourself and form your own opinions.
@@dblock8829 Thanks for your valuable input sir, after careful consideration, I formed my own opinion. Its a humongous ammount of marketing.
@@dblock8829 Please go and witness yourself how is this SL8 rides. In my group there is a weak rider that thinking getting a SL8 will make him go faster. End up 500m he got drop. But the Specialized market it as a fast bike, I don't see that at all. So I'll called it the best Marketing company.
@@dblock8829 they had an opinion and they posted it! Just like you had an opinion on his comment and posted it 😂
I heard sl9 will be lighter ,stiffer ,more aero , fastest on the planet and even more expensive ,cant wait ...
Not surprised that they made the rear end more compliant. The SL7 lost the comfort found in the SL6. They can go a couple more steps in that direction, and then come out with the new Venge now that supply chain issues shouldn't be as big of a problem as they were during the pandemic.
"No Venge in the pipeline" was what we were told...we'll believe it when we (don't) see it!
@ 2:44 Doggo comes out "Hey guys"
Thank you for asking about the flow vis. Seeing your prior video on this bike, I wasn't too happy about seeing the flow vis patterns clearly reflect no spinning wheels nor rider model.
In 2017 i bought brand new Kawasaki ninja 300cc(my first motor bike) for $5000 plus bought as well road bike giant propel full ultegra for $3000 and was very happy with both, Present day Ninja cost $6000 (400cc now ) price increased $1000 which is not to bad compared what happened in push bike world , road bike with similar specification now cost $6000-7000 not only price increased by at least 50% but now is even more expensive then motor bike which is insane !
Right, get the Alan keys I’m moving my bottle cage 😂
That is actually SL7 with bigger headset, rounder frame inspired by aethos and SL6 seatstays.
That’s like saying a person is the same as their mother. Except with a bigger head, father’s torso, and their grandmother’s legs. At that point what are you even saying?
05:15 and jonas still want to race on tubulars which is a lighter system for uphill...
I may actually retire my daily steel frame 1987 Fuso FR1 hand built by UK's own Dave Moulton for the new SL8. 🇬🇧 Group ride modern bikes are still in some cases only marginally better than my real steel beauty!
Creating good content for the sponsors, Mr Specialized will be pleased 😆
It’s really hard creating bike content without including bikes
Will the 3 bolt on the bottle cage mount make it compatible with the Road SWAT that came out a few years ago?
still with my SL3
What a bike that is! Although it was the Sl4 that was my personal all time favourite
Is the regular SL8 frame really as stiff and snappy as the S-works ? Did specialize confirm that ? It seems to be a common question.
There are not many super bikes do-it-all kind out there. For most brands you have to choose aero or lightweight climbing bike. Had a sl7 and I had to sell it. If I ever buy a superbike again, I think I’ll go for the dogmaF
is the stack of the sl8 higher than sl7 ? according to the fact sheet they have the same geometry but when you go to details the sl8 has higher stack.
Rumour has it the SL9 is going to shat all over the SL8, its gonna have a kitchen sink n all kinds of stuff the 8 n every other version before it doesnt have ... Worth the wait people
Painted by hand with a “small machine” you mean ?!
I see a new SL8 in your future! 😀👍 You don't get this detailed with a bike unless you really like it.
The Battery location isn’t that clever if you are building a 52 or smaller.
I thought about buying this bike but was worried about the comfort level.... I'm not a racer, I ride for distance
Certainly more comfortable than the sl7 but still very aggressive geometry, we’d recommend most riders are better suited to some of the excellent endurance bikes out there, keep your eyes peeled on the road.cc website tomorrow for one that might just fit the bill
@@roadcc thank you! I'm currently thinking of buying the Synapse 4 Carbon.... it's $2600... but only has Tiagra.....so if I could get the same specs in AL for a less expensive price that's probably what I end up doing
@@caseypleasant1922 Hope you can get 105 atleast!
For comfort and distance you'd want the Specialized Roubaix wouldn't you?
@FredChagnon I thought about that but was concerned when my LBS told me about all the issues and warranty claims related to the future shock on it
This video is sponsored by Durianrider.
Let’s be honest. How many people can afford this bike.
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The Specialized Tarmac SL-Hate
Accurate
Only one thing you need to know…it’s too expensive!!
Please! this bike has nothing new from sl7 worth relevance please stop with videos of the sales pitch for others to buy your basically a commercial for specialized it’s getting emberacing!!!
Sounds like you’re looking forwards to our upcoming Sl7 vs Sl8 video! Make sure you subscribe so you’re first to see it!
The second one... I don't care!
2:46 the haunting sound of guilt AFTER buying a Specialized Tarmac SL8
Geez these comments. I also go out of my way to routinely walk into cafes to yell “I hate coffee” to everyone
Specialized has been working with every single content creator to sell this bike. Sl8 this and that, yes we get it. Move on ffs.
We’ll continue making the content that people clearly want thanks
I learned the bars were developed without lever hoods based on the paint. However I wouldn’t blame them for testing that way as there’s now way to say what hoods will be mounted, and the last thing Specialized would want to do is have to make a claim that one of their two largest vendors products is better than another.
Nice! Sounds likely to us!
I'm sure it's "stiffer, lighter and more aero". Meh.
Less resilient than aethos… are you suggesting aethos not resilient enough?
Just using the engineers words, we've not seen many broken Aethos' but neither are they raced all that often
Great. Mine still in one piece and great to ride!