Specialized Performance Road

Alternatives to Specialized Tarmac SL8

Chinese frame alternatives with similar geometry to the Specialized Tarmac SL8. Compare stack, reach, and handling characteristics.

Similarity is based on frame geometry only (stack, reach, head tube angle, seat tube angle, chainstay length, wheelbase, BB drop). It does not account for frame appearance, build quality, carbon layup, carbon grade, stiffness, weight, or finish.

Specialized Tarmac SL8

Performance Road
All44S:R 1.3749S:R 1.3752S:R 1.3954S:R 1.4256S:R 1.4358S:R 1.4761S:R 1.5
View 61 geometry on BikeInsightsStack 612mm · Reach 408mm
Mondince FM126Performance Road
97%Mondince
Mondince FM126 900g
61 → 6197% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
≈ Wheelbase, Trail
$765
XMCS APXPerformance Road
93%Xiamen CarbonSpeed (XMCS)
XMCS APX 35mm
61 → XL93% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
QUICK PRO UR:ONEPerformance Road
78%Quick Pro
QUICK PRO UR:ONE 685g
61 → XL (542)78% Compare
= Reach, Seat Tube Angle, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube
$2,799
Dengfu FM098 DISCPerformance Road
77%Deng Fu
Dengfu FM098 DISC 32mm
61 → 61cm77% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, TT Slope
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
$1,399
evolve CIMA Speed ArtistPerformance Road
70%Evolve
evolve CIMA Speed Artist 750g 32mm
61 → XL70% Compare
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$2,299
TanTan TT-X34Performance Road
70%TanTan
TanTan TT-X34 1252g 30mm
61 → XXL / 6070% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$499
Elilee BLIZE XXE ROAD FRAMEPerformance Road
65%Elilee
Elilee BLIZE XXE ROAD FRAME 30mm
61 → XXL65% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,820
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame CombinationPerformance Road
65%
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame Combination 32mm
61 → 6165% Compare
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
MENTECH Chermin R All-Round Race Bike FramesetPerformance Road
60%
MENTECH Chermin R All-Round Race Bike Frameset 873g
61 → 6060% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Trail
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
≠ TT Slope
$2,680
Winspace M6 (Frameset)Performance Road
49%Winspace
Winspace M6 (Frameset) 1041g
61 → XXL49% Compare
= Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Trail, Top Tube
$1,499
TFSA JH-35Performance Road
46%TFSA
TFSA JH-35 700g 30mm
61 → 5846% Compare
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
€1,092
TRIFOX X16 (TA = Thru Axle)Performance Road
45%Trifox
TRIFOX X16 (TA = Thru Axle) 971g 28mm
61 → 58cm45% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$569
TanTan TT-X70Performance Road
44%TanTan
TanTan TT-X70 870g 32mm
61 → 58044% Compare
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$429
Trifox X16 QR - RimEndurance Road
44%Trifox
Trifox X16 QR - Rim 875g
61 → 5844% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$559
Spcycle R088Endurance Road
44%Spcycle
Spcycle R088 780g
61 → 5844% Compare
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
€523
TanTan TT-X68Endurance Road
43%TanTan
TanTan TT-X68 878g 32mm
61 → 5843% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$609
ICAN FL1Performance Road
43%ICAN (Triaero)
ICAN FL1 795g 32mm
61 → 5843% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
Bigrock SohteaPerformance Road
42%Bigrock
Bigrock Sohtea 730g
61 → XL 5842% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,199
Bigrock Sohtea TEAM EDITIONPerformance Road
42%Bigrock
Bigrock Sohtea TEAM EDITION 603g
61 → XL 5842% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,089

FAQ — Specialized Tarmac SL8 (61)

What are cheap alternatives to the Specialized Tarmac SL8 (61)?

These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the Specialized Tarmac SL8 (61) at a fraction of the price:

What frames have the most similar geometry to the Specialized Tarmac SL8 (61)?

The Mondince FM126 is the closest match to the Specialized Tarmac SL8 (61) with a 97% geometry similarity score, based on stack, reach, head tube angle, seat tube angle, chainstay length, and wheelbase.

How aggressive or comfortable is the Specialized Tarmac SL8 (61)?

The Specialized Tarmac SL8 (61) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.5, which is relaxed. This endurance-oriented geometry places the rider in a more upright position, reducing strain on the back and neck. Ideal for long rides, gran fondos, and all-day comfort.

What type of bike is the Specialized Tarmac SL8 (61)?

The Specialized Tarmac SL8 (61) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.5. Its riding character is relaxed — endurance-oriented with an upright, comfortable position. The geometry determines how the bike handles and how the rider is positioned — frames with similar numbers will feel similar on the road, regardless of brand.