4k Dream Bike Build - BRAND NEW - Specialized SWORKS Tarmac SL8

Here it is, the epic new Specialized SWORKS Tarmac SL8.
I was lucky enough to shoot this amazing build at Specialized UK Headquarters with the guys at ‪@js_cycles‬ and it really is a special one!
What do you think to the brand new SL8?
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[@kccarlos1963]

Love that purest of white!

[@LukeMichaelJames]

The colour really is lovely

[@thewattlife]

Love the build videos bud

[@LukeMichaelJames]

Thanks mate! I love making them too!

[@dwaynepedals]

I wouldn't want to get a flat with those wheels. Great video and bike.

[@LukeMichaelJames]

They’re super wide aren’t they

[@dwaynepedals]

Totally 🤘@@LukeMichaelJames

[@stephan_longrangecasting]

Hello Luke, when mounting the front derailleur, is there a thread in the frame? Or do you screw the screws directly into the carbon? Best regards

[@edgarm4344]

I can believe this guy built this bike with a multi hex tool!😂😂😂😂

[@LukeMichaelJames]

We forgot our diamond encrusted tool set unfortunately 😂

[@lostboy8814]

Hehe great video Luke.....That could be my bike being built there,I brought mine back in March exactly the same size 54,that White and the Dura Ace Di2 version....wow super bike but then I'm a tad biased😆

[@LukeMichaelJames]

I am still to try an SL8, but one day i'd like to have a go on one!

[@cyclingunboxed]

I think white is one of the best colours if you are going to buy this bike.

[@LukeMichaelJames]

I totally agree. I think as well that if the bike is a size 54 or below it really does look great, especially in this colour. Personally I don’t like the bulge but it’s not as bad on the smaller frames in this colour

[@rg807]

Note- white is generally the heaviest paint.

[@whychooseone]

My dream right in front of me

[@LukeMichaelJames]

One day a reality I’m sure

[@eikm31]

do you preffer the Colnago or Tarmac ?

[@LukeMichaelJames]

I haven’t ridden the Tarmac apart from having a quick roll up the driveway of the Specialized HQ for 1 minute so I can’t really say which I prefer in terms of ride, but in general I prefer the colnago. I’m just more excited about handmade craftsmanship and Italian styling but the tarmac I have no doubt will be a great bike. Just to confirm the Tarmac isn’t my bike, this was just a build shoot. :)

[@larsdohmen6796]

Beautiful build mate! You are a very skilled mechanic.... I had one question: what kind of bleeding set are you using, especially the syringes... The ones from shimano that i have are in very bad condition and need to be replaced :( Cheers!

[@LukeMichaelJames]

Hey Lars, just unfortunately I am not the mechanic but I will ask him what set he uses. This was not the main setup he normally uses because we were doing this build at Specialized and had to travel with a lot of tools. I will find out though when I am next with the team at J’s Cycles

[@larsdohmen6796]

@@LukeMichaelJames thanks!🙏

[@marcinstyle85]

Nice job man , personally dont like sl8 , sl7 much nicer

[@LukeMichaelJames]

I think I agree with you dude! Still a nice piece of kit but I do prefer the 7

[@alex-murphy]

Aesthetics or ride? If aesthetically, then what's the big difference? I've looked at both bikes, and it isn't easy to spot much difference.

[@co7013]

I don't like that bike. The SL6 looked good and so did the SL7. But this.. Also being that lightweight makes no sense. And as Lotte Kopecky showed you can become world chain on an SL7.

[@LukeMichaelJames]

I think the SL7 is the nicest one too

[@ronm7114]

yeah u wereso lucky. Like this isnt and ad. Like wtf. And then the music... lol. Its unreal.

[@mjokffsgfjs]

A whole wall of tools, but uses a multi-tool...

[@LukeMichaelJames]

Unfortunately we weren’t allowed to touch those tools. This was shot at Specialized HQ as part of the launch but we had to bring a skeleton tool set ourselves.

[@mjokffsgfjs]

@@LukeMichaelJames Man, that's petty.

[@LukeMichaelJames]

@@mjokffsgfjsit’s just what we had to work with unfortunately but I’m still dead happy with how the video ended up :) hope it was still enjoyable for you to watch!

[@Francky74]

Et le p🤔ids ..???🚲🏔️

[@LukeMichaelJames]

Pardon?

[@wilfriedsoares311]

Quel est son poids please?

[@viktorpetrovych9548]

Tubes in the year 2023? )))

[@LukeMichaelJames]

Don’t judge me! We had to build this bike exactly as we took it apart because it was a demo bike for the launch

[@markozivanic5813]

Not sure what is wrong with tubes. Most people still use them.