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Tim Merlier's S-Works Tarmac SL8

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Pro bike: Tim Merlier’s 2025 Tour de France S-Works Tarmac SL8

A close look at the S-Works Tarmac SL8 that Tim Merlier rode to a stage win at the 2025 Tour de France, from wind tunnel testing to kit selection.

By Simon Smythe

Photography by Specialized

6 JULY 2025 | UPDATED 11.40 PM BST

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