Curious about what makes the S-Works SL8 so light? Watch this video for an in-depth inspection of the Specialized Tarmac SL8 S-Works and find out!

We had the opportunity to build up the Ready To Paint version of the SL8 and take a good look at all the gritty details and we really get to see where the weight savings are.

There is some impressive engineering for sure, but also some elements of the design that seem to sacrifice durability for weight saving.

This video questions what you would be willing to give up to save those grams. Paint, Mech hanger stiffness, BB alignment, axles maybe...