# 2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9

**Doorprice Score 6.7/10** (Good; likely 6.0–7.5, medium confidence).
Price: $10,499.99 at swannyscycles (with est. tax $11,255.99; shipping set at checkout).

## Options and stores
8 listings at 11 stores, from $4,200.00.

Builds:
- Shimano 105 Di2 Comp: from $4,200.00 — https://doorprice.co/live/1ORCqisjDhDIdCVY4piSkY
- SRAM Rival AXS Comp: from $4,499.99 — https://doorprice.co/live/2qUHVNyIsMBKvH7q6OgTdj
- SRAM Force AXS Expert: from $6,999.99 — https://doorprice.co/live/Tfonr2xvjgo9OPqohhONo
- Shimano Dura-Ace Di2: from $9,999.99 — https://doorprice.co/live/1p1PifHOr7m1BnfvWP1SuB
- SRAM Red AXS: from $10,499.99 (this listing) — https://doorprice.co/live/1APiUEIdiiYYRPM31rD3BD

| Store | Option | Price |
|---|---|---:|
| Bike Mart | Shimano 105 Di2 Comp | $4,200.00 |
| Orange County Cyclery | Shimano 105 Di2 Comp | $4,499.00 |
| Strictly Bicycles  | SRAM Rival AXS Comp | $4,499.99 |
| swannyscycles | SRAM Force AXS Expert | $6,999.99 |
| Incycle Bicycles | SRAM Force AXS Expert | $6,999.99 |
| Bike Mart | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | $9,999.99 |
| swannyscycles | SRAM Red AXS · Red | $10,499.99 |
| Cycle Sport | SRAM Red AXS | $13,999.99 |

## What matters for bikes (out of 10)
- Ride comfort: not enough reviews yet
- Speed & weight: not enough reviews yet
- Components: not enough reviews yet
- Tire room & versatility: not enough reviews yet
- Reliability: not enough reviews yet
- Value for money: 5.7 (price against similar products)

Weight these for a personal score: add ?priorities=comfort:2,speed:2 (ids: comfort, speed, components, versatility, reliability, value).

## Reviewer verdicts
- B-Car TV: 7.2/10 — S-Level uses Fact 10r frame with Fact 12r fork to offer S-Works-like performance for less money. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pzsyLQGZfk
- Cycling Weekly: 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejyFPpfTmu0
- David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes: 6.5/10 — Early ride impressions comparing new SL9 to SL8 with design changes and pricing covered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnlRMfj004M
- BikeRadar: 6.0/10 — Titled 'Brilliant But Underwhelming'; first ride impressions, claims 4W more aero than SL8, questions the price. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as2dVQHkbS0
- outdoorbros (sponsored): 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUiYAGyjl2I

## Specs
- Frame Material: 10R carbon
- Wheel Material: Deep-section Roval Rapide CL III carbon
- Cockpit: Roval Rapide integrated
- Drivetrain: SRAM RED AXS electronic groupset
- Power Meter: Integrated Quarq
- Weight: 7.1 kg
- Suspension Type: Rigid
- Gearing Type: Chain

Buy: https://www.swannyscycles.com/cart/55512214274339:1?_gsid=YxwW5YZh9cSw&utm_source=shopify&utm_medium=catalog