David Arthur - Just Ride BikesExpert review
6.5/10
David Arthur first-ride video comparing the new SL9 to the SL8 covering design, ride and prices.
Read the review2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9
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2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9
Shipping set by Bike Mart at checkout · 8 listings at 11 stores
What these specs mean
Shimano road groupsets
- Claris
- Sora
- Tiagra
- 105This one
- 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 AXSAlso offered
12-speed wireless. Comparable to Shimano 105 Di2
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.
About this item
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Why it scores 6.4: Mixed, from 6 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 Viewing | Shimano 105 Di2 Comp | $4,200.00 | This one |
| 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 | SRAM Red AXS · Red | $10,499.99 | View |
| Cycle Sport | SRAM Red AXS | $13,999.99 | View |
How it scores
Mixed · likely 5.6 to 7.2 · medium confidence
From 5 expert reviews, 1 owner report.
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Ride comfortnot enough reviews yet–
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Value for moneyprice against similar products7.3
By source
Video reviews5 sources · 81% of the score6.4
Community discussion1% of the score6.0
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
road.ccExpert review
6.5/10
road.cc compares SL9 with SL8 and asks whether the SL9 is worth buying in 2026.
Read the reviewBikeRadarExpert review
6.0/10
BikeRadar calls the SL9 'brilliant but underwhelming'; questions whether changes justify the enormous price.
Read the reviewCycling WeeklyExpert reviewSponsored by the brand
7.0/10
Cycling Weekly video asks whether the SL9 is one of the best race bikes for 2027; mostly neutral framing.
Read the reviewSam Rates BikesExpert reviewSponsored by the brand
6.5/10
Sam Rates gives first-ride impressions of the new S-Works SL9 with small updates like 4W gain and new fork.
Read the reviewOwner
Early impressions of the SL9 build, asking if it is worth it; rates it roughly 9 out of 10, full review pending.
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| This item2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9 |  AD9 |  XDS X-LAB RT9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer rating | |||
| Price | $4,200.00 Lowest price | $7,999.00 | $9,150.00 |
| Doorprice Score | 6.4Doorprice Score | 7.5Doorprice Score Best score | 6.1Doorprice Score |
| Sold by | Bike Mart | X-LAB | Contender Bicycles |
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