# 2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9

**Doorprice Score 6.4/10** (Mixed; likely 5.6–7.2, medium confidence).
Price: $4,200.00 at Bike Mart (with est. tax $4,502.40; 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 (this listing) — 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 — 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: 7.3 (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
- David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes: 6.5/10 — David Arthur first-ride video comparing the new SL9 to the SL8 covering design, ride and prices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnlRMfj004M
- road.cc: 6.5/10 — road.cc compares SL9 with SL8 and asks whether the SL9 is worth buying in 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa3GGe3rgiE
- BikeRadar: 6.0/10 — BikeRadar calls the SL9 'brilliant but underwhelming'; questions whether changes justify the enormous price. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as2dVQHkbS0
- Cycling Weekly (sponsored): 7.0/10 — Cycling Weekly video asks whether the SL9 is one of the best race bikes for 2027; mostly neutral framing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejyFPpfTmu0
- Sam Rates Bikes (sponsored): 6.5/10 — Sam Rates gives first-ride impressions of the new S-Works SL9 with small updates like 4W gain and new fork. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sH_k9ofQPQ

## Owners and community
- Owner: Early impressions of the SL9 build, asking if it is worth it; rates it roughly 9 out of 10, full review pending. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUiYAGyjl2I)

Buy: https://www.bikemart.com/cart/71187493323005:1?_gsid=rhscqDcMYfUB&utm_source=shopify&utm_medium=catalog