SpecializedS-Works Tarmac SL9
The ninth-generation Tarmac, launched in June 2026 just before the Tour de France, is Specialized's single race bike. The S-Works version has a FACT 12r carbon frame claimed at 687 g, a narrower Speed Sniffer head tube, a twisted-blade Flow Fork and a Win Fin at the rear, the one-piece Roval Rapide cockpit, a threaded BSA bottom bracket and clearance for 32 mm tyres.
- From
- €13,999$13,500£11,999
- Builds
- 6
- Sizes
- 7
- Frame weight
- 687 g24.2 oz
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 7 categories
The S-Works SL9 pairs one of the lightest frames in the class with Specialized's tunnel-tested aero tweaks and a one-piece cockpit, and every build gets Roval carbon wheels and a power meter. It is a refinement of the SL8 rather than a leap, still limited to 32 mm tyres and proprietary cockpit and seatpost parts.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Light
- + Premium frame
- + Top-tier build kit
- − Expensive
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 87/100
- Frame
- 95/100
- Components
- 94/100
- Fit
- 82/100
- Practicality
- 72/100
- Price
- 27/100
- Weight
- 100/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
From the lightest claimed weight (6.6 kg, size 56)
Bike duel
Reviews
4 independent reviews of the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9.
- WrittenJens KlötzerTested: S-Works Dura-Ace Di21.4
- WrittenSimon von BromleyTested: S-Works SRAM Red AXS
- ▶ Video
- ▶ Video
David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes
I Rode the New Specialized Tarmac SL9... Here's the Truth
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- FACT 12r Carbon
- Fork material
- S-Works FACT 12r Carbon (Flow Fork)
- Frame weight
- 687 g24.2 oz
- Frameset weight
- 1,390 g3.06 lb
- Weight measured on
- Frame 687 g as stated by Specialized; frameset (frame, fork, headset bearings, S-Works Rapide Post) 1.39 kg in size 56, painted production frame
- Max system weight
- 125 kg275.6 lb
- Frame sizes
- 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
- Colours
- Satin Carbon; Satin Silver Dust; Gloss Ruby Metallic; Gloss Dolomite Metallic; Gloss Carbon; Gloss Vivid Red / Tarmac Black; RTP Raw Carbon; Made in Racing Red (LTD); Gloss Metallic White Silver (LTD); team replica paints (varies by build and region)
- Also available as
- Tarmac SL9 S-Level (FACT 10r frame with FACT 12r fork), Expert and Comp builds; S-Works LTD and team replica editions
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc, flat mount
- Max rotor size
- 160 mm
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 32 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- BSA threaded, 68 mm
- Front axle
- 12x100 mm thru-axle
- Rear axle
- 12x142 mm thru-axle (UDH dropout)
- Drivetrain compatibility
- 1x and 2x; Shimano Di2 (wired routing) and SRAM AXS. 2x chainrings: Shimano 34-42 / 50-55T, SRAM 35-41 / 48-54T; 1x 46-54T. Cassettes: Shimano 11-36 max, SRAM 10-46 max.
- 1x compatible
- Yes
- Max chainring
- 55T
- Front derailleur mount
- Removable braze-on hanger; cover for 1x
- Cable routing
- Internal
Bottles & storage
- Bottle mounts
- 2
- Bottle mount locations
- Down tube and seat tube
Fit & adjustability
- Cockpit
- One-piece bar and stem (Roval Rapide Cockpit) on S-Works builds
- Seatpost type
- S-Works Rapide Post, FACT carbon, D-shaped (35.9 x 18.4 mm), 15 mm offset, integrated wedge
- Fit notes
- Seven sizes from 44 to 61 cm with the same performance targets for every size. Stock bar width and stem length change with size (380 mm and 75 mm on 44-49 up to 420 mm and 110 mm on 58-61). The user manual also lists a separate Rapide stem (31.8 mm bar clamp) with Expert Shallow Bend handlebars; headset spacers up to 35 mm.
Aerodynamics
- Manufacturer aero claims
- Specialized calls it the most aerodynamic road race bike it has tested and claims 4 W less drag; the Speed Sniffer head tube is 4 mm narrower for a 10% smaller frontal area. Specialized measures it by 'Time to Finish' over simulated race courses.
- Testing method
- Specialized Win Tunnel with a 6th-generation moving-leg mannequin, plus race-course simulations
- Tube profile
- Speed Sniffer head tube, dropped down tube, Win Fin rear, twisted-blade Flow Fork, deep S-Works Rapide Post
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Headset bearings
- CeramicSpeed SLT bearings, 49.5 mm OD x 40.5 mm ID x 6.5 mm, 45° (top and bottom); 28.6 mm steerer
- Derailleur hanger
- UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger)
- Maintenance
- Front rotor 160 mm only, rear 140 or 160 mm. The user manual lists tubeless compatibility as 'Only S-Works (OE spec)'. No rack, fender, bag or kickstand mounts; 2.3 kg seat-bag limit.
- Proprietary parts
- Roval Rapide one-piece cockpit, S-Works Rapide seatpost and wedge, custom headset bearings
- Sold via
- Specialized retailers and specialized.com
Photos
Design sketches
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
S-Works Tarmac SL9 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | S-Works Tarmac SL9 - SRAM RED AXS | S-Works Tarmac SL9 LTD - Built for Legends | S-Works Tarmac SL9 LTD - Remco Evenepoel | S-Works Tarmac SL9 Frameset - FACT 12r Carbon | S-Works Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Frameset | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||||||
| Price (MSRP) | €13,999$13,500£11,999 | €13,999$14,000£11,999 | €14,999$15,000£12,999 | €14,999$15,000£12,999 | €5,799$5,800£5,249 | €5,999$6,000£5,499 |
| Weight | 6.6 kg14.6 lb | 6.6 kg14.6 lb | 6.6 kg14.6 lb | 6.78 kg14.9 lb | — | — |
| Weight measured on size | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | — | — |
| Type | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike | Frameset | Frameset |
| Notes | Colour: Satin Carbon (US). Weight of a painted production bike as pictured. | Colours: Satin Silver Dust, Gloss Ruby Metallic (US). Weight of a painted production bike as pictured. | Limited edition in Made in Racing Red with deeper Roval Rapide Sprint CLX wheels; otherwise the SRAM RED AXS build. | Limited edition in Gloss Metallic White Silver with Roval Rapide Sprint CLX wheels. | Frame, fork, CeramicSpeed SLT headset bearings, S-Works Rapide Post and wedge. Colours (US): Gloss Dolomite Metallic, Gloss Carbon, Gloss Vivid Red / Tarmac Black, RTP Raw Carbon, Satin Carbon. Specialized states 1.39 kg in size 56. | FDJ United - SUEZ (Satin Red Tint) in the US; Specialized UK and Ireland also list SD Worx - Protime and Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe replicas at the same price. Specialized states 1.45 kg in size 56 for the FDJ replica. |
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Groupset | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | — | — |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation | 2024 · current generation | 2024 · current generation | 2024 · current generation | — | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | — | — |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Wireless | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x | 2x | 2x | — | — |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | — | — |
| Notes | — | Hydraulic disc shift/brake levers | Hydraulic disc shift/brake levers | Hydraulic disc shift/brake levers | — | — |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter | — | — |
| Chainrings | 52/36 | 50/37 | 50/37 | 50/37 | — | — |
| Crank lengths available | 165 mm (44-52), 170 mm (54-56), 172.5 mm (58-61) | 165 mm (44-52), 170 mm (54-56), 172.5 mm (58-61) | 165 mm (44-52), 170 mm (54-56), 172.5 mm (58-61) | 165 mm (44-52), 170 mm (54-56), 172.5 mm (58-61) | — | — |
| Power meter | 4iiii Precision Pro | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter | — | — |
| Launched | — | 2024 · current generation | 2024 · current generation | 2024 · current generation | — | — |
| Type | — | Integrated in crankset | Integrated in crankset | Integrated in crankset | — | — |
| Measurement | Dual-sided | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bottom bracket | CeramicSpeed BB Alpha | CeramicSpeed BB Alpha | CeramicSpeed BB Alpha | CeramicSpeed BB Alpha | — | — |
| Standard | BSA threaded, Shimano | BSA threaded, SRAM DUB | BSA threaded, SRAM DUB | BSA threaded, SRAM DUB | — | — |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | — | — |
| Notes | Braze-on | Braze-on | Braze-on | Braze-on | — | — |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | — | — |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | SRAM Red XG-1290 E1 | SRAM Red XG-1290 E1 | SRAM Red XG-1290 E1 | — | — |
| Range | 11-34 | 10-36 | 10-36 | 10-36 | — | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | — | — |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100 | SRAM Red E1 | SRAM Red E1 | SRAM Red Flattop E1 | — | — |
| Notes | XTR M9100 chain with quick link | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brakes | ||||||
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 | SRAM Red E1 | SRAM Red E1 | SRAM Red E1 | — | — |
| Type | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc | — | — |
| Wheels & tires | ||||||
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CLX III | Roval Rapide CLX III | Roval Rapide Sprint CLX | Roval Rapide Sprint CLX | — | — |
| Front rim depth | 51 mm | 51 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | — | — |
| Rear rim depth | 48.5 mm | 48.5 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | — | — |
| Internal rim width | 21 mm | 21 mm | 21 mm | 21 mm | — | — |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | — | — |
| Tubeless ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Hubs | Roval LF18F 18H front, LF19-R 24H rear, with Sinc ceramic bearings | Roval LF18F 18H front, LF19-R 24H rear, with Sinc ceramic bearings | Roval LF18-F 18h front, LF19-R 24h rear | Roval LF18-F 18h front, LF19-R 24h rear | — | — |
| Spokes | Roval by ARRIS composite aero spokes with Ti end fittings | Roval by ARRIS composite aero spokes with Ti end fittings | Roval by ARRIS composite aero spokes with Ti end pieces | Roval by ARRIS composite aero spokes with Ti end pieces | — | — |
| Tires | Specialized Cotton TLR | Specialized Cotton TLR | Specialized Cotton TLR | Specialized Cotton TLR | — | — |
| Tire width | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | — | — |
| Notes | Specialized also lists 700x25-35 mm TPU inner tubes | Specialized also lists 700x25-35 mm TPU inner tubes | Specialized also lists 700x25-35 mm TPU inner tubes | Specialized also lists 700x25-35 mm TPU inner tubes | — | — |
| Cockpit | ||||||
| Handlebar | Roval Rapide Cockpit | Roval Rapide Cockpit | Roval Rapide Cockpit | Roval Rapide Cockpit | — | — |
| Type | One-piece bar and stem | One-piece bar and stem | One-piece bar and stem | One-piece bar and stem | — | — |
| Integrated stem | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Widths available | 380 mm (44-54), 400 mm (56), 420 mm (58-61) as fitted by size | 380 mm (44-54), 400 mm (56), 420 mm (58-61) as fitted by size | 380 mm (44-54), 400 mm (56), 420 mm (58-61) as fitted by size | 380 mm (44-54), 400 mm (56), 420 mm (58-61) as fitted by size | — | — |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | — | — |
| Notes | Stem length 75 mm (44-49), 90 mm (52), 100 mm (54-56), 110 mm (58-61); accessory mount compatible with Bar Fly 4 adapters | Stem length 75 mm (44-49), 90 mm (52), 100 mm (54-56), 110 mm (58-61); accessory mount compatible with Bar Fly 4 adapters | Stem length 75 mm (44-49), 90 mm (52), 100 mm (54-56), 110 mm (58-61); accessory mount compatible with Bar Fly 4 adapters | Stem length 75 mm (44-49), 90 mm (52), 100 mm (54-56), 110 mm (58-61); accessory mount compatible with Bar Fly 4 adapters | — | — |
| Headset | CeramicSpeed SLT | CeramicSpeed SLT | CeramicSpeed SLT | CeramicSpeed SLT | CeramicSpeed SLT | CeramicSpeed SLT |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||||||
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power with Mirror | Specialized S-Works Power with Mirror | Specialized S-Works Power with Mirror | Specialized S-Works Power with Mirror | — | — |
| Widths available | 155 mm (44-52), 143 mm (54-61) | 155 mm (44-52), 143 mm (54-61) | 155 mm (44-52), 143 mm (54-61) | 155 mm (44-52), 143 mm (54-61) | — | — |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Rapide Post | Specialized S-Works Rapide Post | Specialized S-Works Rapide Post | Specialized S-Works Rapide Post | Specialized S-Works Rapide Post | Specialized S-Works Rapide Post |
| Offset / setback | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Material | FACT carbon | FACT carbon | FACT carbon | FACT carbon | FACT carbon | FACT carbon |
| Notes | 300 mm long (44-52), 380 mm (54-61); integrated wedge binder | 300 mm long (44-52), 380 mm (54-61); integrated wedge binder | 300 mm long (44-52), 380 mm (54-61); integrated wedge binder | 300 mm long (44-52), 380 mm (54-61); integrated wedge binder | 300 mm long (44-52), 380 mm (54-61); integrated wedge binder | 300 mm long (44-52), 380 mm (54-61); integrated wedge binder |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | — | — |
S-Works Tarmac SL9 price & value
Where it's cheapest
MSRPs converted at ECB reference rates of 2026-10-05 (1 EUR = 1.1204 USD = 0.8472 GBP). US prices exclude sales tax, so add your state's rate before comparing.
| Build | Market | MSRP | In EUR | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-Works Tarmac SL9 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $13,500 | €12,049 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €13,999 | €13,999 | +16% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £11,999 | €14,163 | +18% | |
| S-Works Tarmac SL9 - SRAM RED AXS | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $14,000 | €12,496 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €13,999 | €13,999 | +12% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £11,999 | €14,163 | +13% | |
| S-Works Tarmac SL9 LTD - Built for Legends | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $15,000 | €13,388 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €14,999 | €14,999 | +12% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £12,999 | €15,343 | +15% | |
| S-Works Tarmac SL9 LTD - Remco Evenepoel | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $15,000 | €13,388 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €14,999 | €14,999 | +12% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £12,999 | €15,343 | +15% | |
| S-Works Tarmac SL9 Frameset - FACT 12r Carbon | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $5,800 | €5,177 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €5,799 | €5,799 | +12% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £5,249 | €6,196 | +20% | |
| S-Works Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Frameset | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $6,000 | €5,355 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €5,999 | €5,999 | +12% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £5,499 | €6,491 | +21% |
Building up the S-Works Tarmac SL9 Frameset - FACT 12r Carbon
Included: Headset, Seatpost.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Handlebar, Saddle, Pedals.
Building up the S-Works Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Frameset
Included: Headset, Seatpost.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Handlebar, Saddle, Pedals.
Real-world weight
Scale weights of the S-Works Tarmac SL9 from reviewers, next to Specialized's claim.
| What | Measured | Claimed | Measured by |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-Works Tarmac SL9 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | 6.49 kg14.3 lb | 6.6 kg14.6 lb−110 g vs claim | TOUR2026-08 |
Ownership checklist
3 of 3 known checks pass, 1 not published by Specialized. Why these checks
- ✓
Threaded bottom bracket
BSA threaded, 68 mm
- ✓
UDH derailleur hanger
UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger)
- ✓
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12x142 mm thru-axle (UDH dropout)
- ?
Works with mechanical shifting
S-Works Tarmac SL9 geometry
| 44 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 501 mm19.7″ | 514 mm20.2″ | 527 mm20.7″ | 544 mm21.4″ | 565 mm22.2″ | 591 mm23.3″ | 612 mm24.1″ |
| Reach | 366 mm14.4″ | 375 mm14.8″ | 380 mm15″ | 384 mm15.1″ | 395 mm15.6″ | 402 mm15.8″ | 408 mm16.1″ |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 74° |
| Head tube length | 99 mm3.9″ | 109 mm4.3″ | 120 mm4.7″ | 140 mm5.5″ | 157 mm6.2″ | 184 mm7.2″ | 204 mm8″ |
| Effective top tube | 496 mm19.5″ | 509 mm20″ | 531 mm20.9″ | 540 mm21.3″ | 563 mm22.2″ | 577 mm22.7″ | 595 mm23.4″ |
| Seat tube length | 433 mm17″ | 445 mm17.5″ | 456 mm18″ | 473 mm18.6″ | 494 mm19.4″ | 515 mm20.3″ | 545 mm21.5″ |
| Chainstay | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 970 mm38.2″ | 973 mm38.3″ | 975 mm38.4″ | 986 mm38.8″ | 991 mm39″ | 1,006 mm39.6″ | 1,013 mm39.9″ |
| BB drop | 74 mm2.9″ | 74 mm2.9″ | 74 mm2.9″ | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ |
| BB height | 266 mm10.5″ | 266 mm10.5″ | 266 mm10.5″ | 268 mm10.6″ | 268 mm10.6″ | 268 mm10.6″ | 268 mm10.6″ |
| Fork length | 370 mm14.6″ | 370 mm14.6″ | 370 mm14.6″ | 370 mm14.6″ | 370 mm14.6″ | 370 mm14.6″ | 370 mm14.6″ |
| Fork offset | 47 mm1.9″ | 47 mm1.9″ | 47 mm1.9″ | 47 mm1.9″ | 44 mm1.7″ | 44 mm1.7″ | 44 mm1.7″ |
| Trail | 71 mm2.8″ | 63 mm2.5″ | 58 mm2.3″ | 58 mm2.3″ | 55 mm2.2″ | 55 mm2.2″ | 52 mm2″ |
| Front centre | 567 mm22.3″ | 570 mm22.4″ | 572 mm22.5″ | 582 mm22.9″ | 587 mm23.1″ | 602 mm23.7″ | 609 mm24″ |
| Standover | 722 mm28.4″ | 734 mm28.9″ | 745 mm29.3″ | 767 mm30.2″ | 785 mm30.9″ | 807 mm31.8″ | 833 mm32.8″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Crank length | 165 mm6.5″ | 165 mm6.5″ | 165 mm6.5″ | 170 mm6.7″ | 170 mm6.7″ | 172.5 mm6.8″ | 172.5 mm6.8″ |
| Stem length | 75 mm3″ | 75 mm3″ | 90 mm3.5″ | 100 mm3.9″ | 100 mm3.9″ | 110 mm4.3″ | 110 mm4.3″ |
| Handlebar width | 380 mm15″ | 380 mm15″ | 380 mm15″ | 380 mm15″ | 400 mm15.7″ | 420 mm16.5″ | 420 mm16.5″ |
Side view
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The S-Works Tarmac SL9 in size 54 against the middle size of 29 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Trail58 mm2.3″
shortestlonger than 28% of 29 bikeslongest
- Wheelbase986 mm38.8″
shortestlonger than 56% of 65 bikeslongest
- Front centre582 mm22.9″
shortestlonger than 34% of 29 bikeslongest
- Chainstay410 mm16.1″
shortestlonger than 63% of 73 bikeslongest
Good to know
Aerodynamics
Specialized redesigned the tube shapes for World Tour race speeds: the Speed Sniffer head tube is narrower, a dropped down tube works with the head tube and Flow Fork, the Win Fin shapes airflow at the rear, and the S-Works Rapide Post is deeper.
SourceHistory
Specialized launched the Tarmac SL9 in June 2026, days before the Tour de France, as the successor to the Tarmac SL8.
Source
S-Works Tarmac SL9 FAQ
How much does the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €5,799–€14,999 / $5,800–$15,000 / £5,249–£12,999 across 6 listed builds and framesets: S-Works Tarmac SL9 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, S-Works Tarmac SL9 - SRAM RED AXS, S-Works Tarmac SL9 LTD - Built for Legends, S-Works Tarmac SL9 LTD - Remco Evenepoel, S-Works Tarmac SL9 Frameset - FACT 12r Carbon and S-Works Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Frameset.
How much does the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 weigh?+
The lightest complete build listed (S-Works Tarmac SL9 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2) weighs 6.6 kg (14.6 lb) in size 56. The frame weighs 687 g (24.2 oz) (Frame 687 g as stated by Specialized; frameset (frame, fork, headset bearings, S-Works Rapide Post) 1.39 kg in size 56, painted production frame). The frameset weighs 1,390 g (3.06 lb).
What sizes does the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 come in?+
7 sizes: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 61.
What is the tire clearance of the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9?+
Up to 32 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9?+
Drivetrain compatibility: 1x and 2x; Shimano Di2 (wired routing) and SRAM AXS. 2x chainrings: Shimano 34-42 / 50-55T, SRAM 35-41 / 48-54T; 1x 46-54T. Cassettes: Shimano 11-36 max, SRAM 10-46 max.. 1x drivetrains are supported. The largest chainring that fits is 55T. Bottom bracket: BSA threaded, 68 mm.
What builds of the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 are available?+
S-Works Tarmac SL9 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200; S-Works Tarmac SL9 - SRAM RED AXS: SRAM Red AXS E1; S-Works Tarmac SL9 LTD - Built for Legends: SRAM Red AXS E1; S-Works Tarmac SL9 LTD - Remco Evenepoel: SRAM Red AXS E1.
Is the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 aerodynamic?+
Specialized calls it the most aerodynamic road race bike it has tested and claims 4 W less drag; the Speed Sniffer head tube is 4 mm narrower for a 10% smaller frontal area. Specialized measures it by 'Time to Finish' over simulated race courses. (Specialized Win Tunnel with a 6th-generation moving-leg mannequin, plus race-course simulations)
Sources
- https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-tarmac-sl9-shimano-dura-ace-di2/p/4293532
- https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-tarmac-sl9-sram-red-axs/p/4293533
- https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-tarmac-sl9-frameset-fact-12r-carbon/p/4293537
- https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-tarmac-sl9-ltd-built-for-legends/p/4296507
- https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-tarmac-sl9-ltd-remco-evenepoel/p/4295589
- https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-tarmac-sl9-team-replica-frameset-fdj-united-suez/p/4295585
- https://www.specialized.com/us/en/shop/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/tarmac
- https://www.specialized.com/ie/en/shop/bikes/road-bikes/racing-bikes/tarmac
- https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/shop/bikes/road-bikes/racing-bikes/tarmac
- https://media.specialized.com/support/collateral/TARMAC_SL9_USER_MANUAL_ENGLISH.pdf
- https://bikeradar.com/news/specialized-tarmac-sl9-2026
- https://www.tour-magazin.de/en/e-road-bike/aero-road-bike/top-marks-for-the-competition-road-bike-the-specialized-s-works-tarmac-sl9-put-to-the-test/
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