A drop-in replacement bearing kit for the 2024-and-later Specialized Tarmac SL8 headset, using Cane Creek's lightweight Hellbender Lite hybrid aluminium/steel bearings in place of the stock units.

Fitment & specification

Two 49.5mm bearings, 45° x 45° contact angle, sized for the 2024+ Specialized Tarmac SL8 headset. Fits the bike's existing bearing cover and compression ring — no other hardware changes. Confirm your frame and model year before ordering, as Specialized has used more than one bearing spec across its headset designs.

Compatibility & fit

Specific to the 2024+ Specialized Tarmac SL8. The Tune Cycles workshop can confirm your frame's bearing spec and fit the kit.

Cane Creek does not publish a separate warranty term for this drop-in bearing kit; it falls under the brand's standard warranty against manufacturing defects For warranty support, return the product to Tune Cycles and we'll manage the claim with Cane Creek's Australian distributor. This is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law, so keep your proof of purchase.
  • Two 49.5mm, 45° x 45° hybrid aluminium/steel bearings
  • Lighter than the Tarmac SL8's stock bearings
  • Drop-in fit with the existing bearing cover and compression ring
Bearing size49.5mm, 45° x 45°
Bearing typeHybrid aluminium/steel (Hellbender Lite)
Fits2024+ Specialized Tarmac SL8
Quantity2 bearings
SKU DTW-CKS-BAA2157A
Barcode # 840226001425
Brand Cane Creek
Shipping Weight 0.1000kg