Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2 vs Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8 Di2

Both are race bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

These two score within 1 point of each other for a typical all-round rider, so there is no single winner — the right one depends entirely on which of the differences below you care about.

Specialized

Tarmac SL8 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2

71% for a typical rider

£5,499 at Brand website

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Canyon

Aeroad CF SLX 8 Di2

70% for a typical rider

£5,699 at Brand website

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What actually separates them

Price: The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2 is £200 cheaper — £5,499 against £5,699.
Weight: The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2 is 0.4kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.

Side by side

Spec	Tarmac SL8 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2	Aeroad CF SLX 8 Di2
Price	£5,499	£5,699
Weight	7.2 kg	7.6 kg
Frame	carbon	carbon
Groupset	Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 2x12 electronic	Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 12-speed
Stack / reach	1.43	1.42
Tyre clearance	32 mm	32 mm
Lowest gear	32 in	32 in
Mudguard mounts	No	No
Comfort	30	37
Speed	87	80
Climbing	72	66
Value	0	0

Neither might be the right answer

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