£4,000 vs £12,000 Road Bike - Specialized vs Challenger

There is an £8,000 difference between the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 and the Elves Vanyar Pro Disc. But what does this gulf in price equate to in terms of bike tech, components and performance?

Liam Cahill tests the two bikes, comparing them on the flat and in the hills. But which bike do you think is better? Let us know in the comments.

#racebike #cycling #value

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:00 Climbing
02:18 Aero
04:14 Build
06:30 Value
07:16 Is The Superbike Worth It?

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