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S-Level uses Fact 10r frame with Fact 12r fork to offer S-Works-like performance for less money.
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2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9
Est. tax $756.00 for 43215 (US average) · Shipping set by swannyscycles at checkout · 8 listings at 11 stores
Build: SRAM Red AXS
Size: 44
| Drivetrain | SRAM RED AXS electronic groupset |
|---|---|
| Power Meter | Integrated Quarq |
| Weight | 7.1 kg |
| Cockpit | Roval Rapide integrated |
| Frame Material | 10R carbon |
| Gearing Type | Chain |
What these specs mean
Shimano road groupsets
- Claris
- Sora
- Tiagra
- 105Also offered
- Ultegra
- Dura-AceAlso offered
11 or 12-speed, mechanical or Di2. The sweet spot for most riders
A groupset is the shifters, derailleurs, brakes, crankset and cassette. Higher tiers are lighter, shift more crisply and have more gears; most riders stop noticing a difference above 105.
SRAM road groupsets
- Apex
- Rival AXSAlso offered
- Force AXSAlso offered
- Red AXSThis one
12-speed wireless. Top race level
SRAM’s road groups, lowest to highest. AXS means wireless electronic shifting.
- Di2
- Shimano’s electronic shifting: a small motor moves the chain at the press of a button. Crisper shifts and no cable stretch; you charge it every few hundred miles, and it usually adds several hundred dollars.
- AXS
- SRAM’s wireless electronic shifting. No cables to adjust; each part has a battery you charge.
- Denier (D)
- Fabric thickness. Lower numbers are lighter; higher numbers resist abrasion and punctures better.
About this item
- Combines the lightest, most aero road bike frame with SRAM RED AXS electronic groupset and integrated Quarq power meter for unmatched race performance.
- 10R carbon frame maximizes strength-to-weight ratio for superior speed
- SRAM RED AXS electronic groupset with integrated Quarq power meter enables precise power measurement and real-time data
- Deep-section Roval Rapide CL III carbon wheels provide lightweight durability and responsive handling
- 3D printed Power Pro Mirror saddle offers ergonomic comfort for long rides
- Win tunnel engineered aero design reduces drag for faster acceleration and climbing
Why it scores 6.7: Good, from 5 sources. See the breakdown
Every store selling it
8 listings at 11 stores, lowest first. Shipping is set by each store at checkout.
| Store | Option | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bike Mart Lowest new | Shimano 105 Di2 Comp | $4,200.00 | View |
| Orange County Cyclery | Shimano 105 Di2 Comp · preowned | $4,499.00 | View |
| Strictly Bicycles | SRAM Rival AXS Comp | $4,499.99 | View |
| swannyscycles | SRAM Force AXS Expert | $6,999.99 | View |
| Incycle Bicycles | SRAM Force AXS Expert | $6,999.99 | View |
| Bike Mart | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | $9,999.99 | View |
| swannyscycles Viewing | SRAM Red AXS · Red | $10,499.99 | This one |
| Cycle Sport | SRAM Red AXS | $13,999.99 | View |
How it scores
Good · likely 6.0 to 7.5 · medium confidence
From 5 expert reviews.
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Value for moneyprice against similar products5.7
By source
Video reviews5 sources · 85% of the score6.8
Out of 10. Each source is weighted by how reliable it is, how much data it has and how recent it is; sponsored videos count half, and the brand’s own videos don’t count. How the score works
Reviews and videos
Cycling WeeklyExpert review
7.0/10
Asks if SL9 is in a league of its own; changes vs SL8 discussed, but it's an S-Works model, not the S-Level.
Read the reviewDavid Arthur - Just Ride BikesExpert review
6.5/10
Early ride impressions comparing new SL9 to SL8 with design changes and pricing covered.
Read the reviewBikeRadarExpert review
6.0/10
Titled 'Brilliant But Underwhelming'; first ride impressions, claims 4W more aero than SL8, questions the price.
Read the reviewoutdoorbrosExpert reviewSponsored by the brand
8.0/10
First impressions of the S-Works Tarmac SL9 build; full review pending. Asks whether it's worth it; sponsored by Cadence Cyclery.
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| Price | $10,499.99 | $7,999.00 Lowest price | $9,150.00 |
| Doorprice Score | 6.7Doorprice Score | 7.5Doorprice Score Best score | 6.1Doorprice Score |
| Sold by | swannyscycles | X-LAB | Contender Bicycles |
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Product description
The Tarmac SL9 S-Level was born from the fastest road bike ever made. Not just because it’s the lightest. Not just because it’s our most aero. Not because it handles better than anything else on the road. But because it delivers the lowest real-world Time to Finish of any road bike ever made. Tarmac SL9 turns more of your effort into pure speed—validated for real race courses, real terrain, real riders. When the goal is to cross the line first, no road bike gets you there faster. Use - Road Racing Frame - FACT 10r Carbon Wheels - Roval Rapide CL III Cockpit - Roval Rapide Integrated Drivetrain - SRAM RED AXS Weight - 7.1 kg
From the seller’s listing.
Product details
| Drivetrain | SRAM RED AXS electronic groupset |
|---|---|
| Power Meter | Integrated Quarq |
| Weight | 7.1 kg |
| Cockpit | Roval Rapide integrated |
| Frame Material | 10R carbon |
| Gearing Type | Chain |
| Suspension Type | Rigid |
| Wheel Material | Deep-section Roval Rapide CL III carbon |
