Which Road Bike Reigns Supreme: Tarmac SL8 or SL7? 5000 Mile Test

After 5,000+ miles on the Tarmac SL8 and nearly 15,000 miles on the Tarmac SL7, I can't help but ask myself which one is the champion. After all, they're nearly indistinguishable and one (the SL7) can now be purchased for nearly half the price of the SL8.

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Gear I’m Riding and Into (updated 5/2024) ↓↓↓
Tires- Continental GP5000 S TR: https://geni.us/AY6XacE
Sealant- Orange Sealed: https://amzn.to/44U9XDx
Drink Mix: https://geni.us/4v6bx
Recovery Drink: https://geni.us/PhAN
Road Bike- Tarmac SL8: https://geni.us/dD4d
Road Bike- Tarmac SL7: https://geni.us/3YZ7Ll
Gravel Bike- Crux: https://geni.us/eYvO
MTB Bike- Epic Evo: https://geni.us/2rmFy
All-Around Helmet- Prevail 3: https://geni.us/MY7W
Road Helmet- Evade 3: https://geni.us/ReXn7
Road Shoes, SW7 Lace: https://geni.us/rBAzM
Gravel Shoes, Recon Lace: https://geni.us/tzba
Road Wheels- Enve 4.5: https://geni.us/yy3ao
Gravel Wheels- Reserve 40|44: https://geni.us/1iKt6Z
Wheels- Fillmore Valves: https://geni.us/uQQTZ6
Computer- Wahoo ELMNT Bolt: https://amzn.to/45VERgm
Pro Stealth Saddle: https://amzn.to/3sVd9S7
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0:00 Intro
0:28 SL7 vs SL8: 5,000 Miles Later
0:52 Main Questions
1:23 Weight
1:47 Aerodynamics
2:01 Ride Quality
2:35 Budget and Value
3:16 Operator is Greater than Machine
3:30 Should You Upgrade from the SL7?
4:09 More Questions? Drop them Below