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$50K 1-of-1 Custom Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Bike Includes ‘Pro-Only’ Components

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If you want to own a piece of cycling history that no one else has, donate to Outride, and have an extra $50K lying around, listen up. The Vault by Robb Report (home to the “world’s rarest shopping experience“) is currently auctioning off a unique piece of cycling kit. Now you can own the same bike Dutch powerhouse Demi Vollering and the SD Worx–Protime team rode in the 2024 Tour de France Femmes. The auction will benefit the charity Outride, founded by Former Specialized CEO Mike Sinyard. 

Custom Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 bike in france
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SD Worx–Protime Custom S-Works Tarmac SL8

The Vault is auctioning off an exclusive team bike build from Specialized. The bike in question is an S-Works Tarmac SL8 SD with custom Worx–Protime graphics and the exact spec the team uses.

Custom Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 paint close up

The auction winner will have the bike custom-made for them in their size. The bike will arrive signed by the 2023 Tour de France Femmes (and Strade Bianche, the Ardennes Tripple, and Dutch National Road Championship…) winner Demi Vollering, accompanied by a signed kit. 

Custom Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 chain

What’s a $50K Bike Spec? 

The frame is an S-Works Tarmac SL8 in the exclusive SD Worx–Protime “Dream State” paint. This colorway is not available for commercial purchase. Specialized Racing will custom-build the bike, and the purchaser will have the option of selecting a size.

Custom Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 name

The Custom S-Works Tarmac SL8 arrives with ‘Pro-only’ SRAM Red AXS components (lighter? better bearings?) for shifting and braking. For wheels, a pair of Roval Rapide CLX II Team wheels in an SD Worx colorway which are also not commercially available. The cockpit is a one piece a Roval Rapide bar/stem combo, built to the auction winner’s specifications. Last but not least, the saddle is an S-Works Power w/mirror in your width of choice, featuring a custom-painted shell to match the bike. 

Specialized Mondo Tire SD-Worx

That’s Not All 

The custom Specialized bike will be marked as No. 1 of 1, with the purchaser’s name added, just like Specialized’s pro athlete models. The purchaser of this bike can’t ride around in just any kit; they have to match. So, the bike comes with one official SD Worx–Protime race kit in the purchaser’s size. This kit is the same one designed uniquely for the 2024 Tour de France Femmes and signed by Demi Vollering.

Outride Charity bike fixing

Who is Outride? 

Outside is a charity focused on improving kids’ social, mental, and cognitive health — through cycling. The organization helps get kids on bikes and uses them as a tool for better mental and physical health. 

To learn more about Outride, check out: Outride.org

Do you want to purchase the SD Worx–Protime Custom S-Works Tarmac SL8? Buy it Now!

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Tom
Tom
26 days ago

Before I read that the purchase price is to benefit a charity, I was prepared to say something rather vulgar. If you’ve got the cash, and you want a nice bike and a nice write-off, this is a pretty good way to do it.

E x
E x
25 days ago

So basically, it’s just custom paint.

Mike
Mike
25 days ago

“Pro-only” – wasn’t it one of UCI rules that the hardware has to be available to normal customers?

Also – why not the newest 13s Red?

Marek
Marek
24 days ago
Reply to  Mike

Because it is a gravel groupset, and this is a road bike?

Marek
Marek
24 days ago
Reply to  Mike

Regarding the “Pro-only” I believe it is just different graphics. They do have big SRAM logo on levers (maybe something else…). They are doing that for a while (gold/rainbow colors for olympic and WC winners, yellow logos for for Tour leaders etc.)

Jordan Villella
23 days ago
Reply to  Marek

You are totally correct – Instead of “SRAM Red,” it says “SRAM” really big.

Last edited 23 days ago by Jordan Villella
Bumscag
Bumscag
25 days ago

$13k bike. $1k kit. $36k to charity…

Wish I could ball like that.

Woody
Woody
25 days ago

So that’s $34.000 for a custom paint job. Bargain I’d say, can’t wait.

Nick
Nick
23 days ago
Reply to  Woody

Wish I could sell my paint jobs for $34,000

Eddie Smith
Eddie Smith
25 days ago

Is the “Pro Only” a front derailleur for SRAM?

Matthew
Matthew
23 days ago

the saddle is an S-Works Power w/mirror in your width of choice”

I’m assuming this is a typo of some sort. The last thing I would want pointed at my nether regions is a mirror.

FattyHugi
FattyHugi
20 days ago
Reply to  Matthew

It’s for charity. Really Charity is sacrifice. Buy the bike, move to Austin… join the nude rides and let the “mirror” do it’s thing. It’s for a cause bigger than yourself man. Hearts and minds, man!

Jim
Jim
20 days ago
Reply to  Matthew

The S-Works Power w/Mirror is a play on words describing how the saddle reflects your bottom’s movement with 7,999 different points. The saddle is the most supportive and comfortable one that I have owned and even after a century ride, I am neither stiff nor sore in my bottom. Buy the Specialized saddle bag, large one, that fits exclusively on the saddle. For $500, one’s bottom and performance will thank you!

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