Specialized Tarmac SL8 vs Canyon Ultimate | Which Is Best?

The Specialized Tarmac SL8 and the Canyon Ultimate are two of the leading all-rounder road race bikes in 2024.

But which one is best? Road Tech Editor Ash Quinlan set out to find out, comparing the frames, the specs and the most important quality of any bike, how it rides.

Which one would you pick? Let us know!

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Credits
Marco Bertorello / Contributor
Anne-Christine Poujoulat / Contributor
Ander Gillenea / Contributor

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:28 Design Philosophy
01:25 Framesets
03:43 Specs
06:14 Ride Impressions
09:18 Conclusion

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