Cyclist Demi Vollering's aspirations embodied in carbon form: Specialized introduces limited Tarmac SL8 edition
In an exciting development for the world of cycling, a limited edition S-Works Tarmac SL8 frameset titled Demi Dreaming has been unveiled, honoring the achievements of professional Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering.
The Lightest Production Frame on the Market
Weighing just 685 grams in a size 56cm, the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 is one of the lightest production frames on the market. This ultra-lightweight design, combined with its fast, decisive handling and surprisingly compliant ride quality for long days in the saddle, makes it an excellent weapon for those seeking top-tier performance.
A Tribute to Demi Vollering's Achievements
The Demi Dreaming edition of the Tarmac SL8 features a unique colorway inspired by hydrangeas in Demi Vollering's parents' greenhouses. Underlying floral motifs and Vollering's mantra, It All Starts with Dreaming, are printed on the seatstays, adding a personal touch to this limited edition bike.
Vollering's Remarkable Career
Born on November 15, 1996, in Pijnacker, Netherlands, Demi Vollering is recognized as one of the most dominant and versatile riders in women's cycling. She began cycling relatively late, turning professional in 2019, and has since risen to elite status.
Vollering's notable achievements include winning the Tour de France Femmes in 2023, securing back-to-back overall victories at the La Vuelta Femenina in 2024 and 2025, and becoming a triple Ardennes classics winner by winning the Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche Wallonne Féminine, and Liège–Bastogne–Liège Femmes in 2023. She also won Liège–Bastogne–Liège in 2021.
The Demi Dreaming Edition Available for Purchase
Only 400 individually numbered framesets of the limited edition Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 are available for purchase at Specialized.com. Demi Vollering and her FDJ–SUEZ team will be riding the Demi Dreaming edition in pursuit of victory at the Tour de France Femmes starting on 26 July.
Our reviewers agree that the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 is an excellent choice for those seeking a lightweight, high-performance bike. With the Demi Dreaming edition, cycling enthusiasts can not only own a piece of cycling history but also support one of the current leading figures in women's professional cycling.
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Sports enthusiasts can now own a piece of cycling history with the limited edition Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Demi Dreaming, inspired by the achievements of professional Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering, a dominant and versatile rider in women's cycling. The Demi Dreaming edition is available for purchase on Specialized.com.
