Sam Rates BikesExpert review
6.5/10
First-ride impressions of the new S-Works SL9; 4 watt gain, redesigned rear end and new fork discussed.
Read the review2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9
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2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9
Est. tax $720.00 for 43215 (US average) · Shipping set by Bike Mart at checkout · 8 listings at 11 stores
What these specs mean
Shimano road groupsets
- Claris
- Sora
- Tiagra
- 105Also offered
- Ultegra
- Dura-AceThis one
12-speed Di2. Pro race level; light and expensive
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
- One Bike To Rule Them All
- 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.
Why it scores 6.1: Mixed, 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 Viewing | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | $9,999.99 | This one |
| swannyscycles | SRAM Red AXS · Red | $10,499.99 | View |
| Cycle Sport | SRAM Red AXS | $13,999.99 | View |
How it scores
Mixed · likely 5.3 to 6.9 · medium confidence
From 4 expert reviews, 1 owner report, 1 community post.
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Value for moneyprice against similar products5.0
By source
Video reviews4 sources · 79% of the score6.1
Community discussion2% of the score6.7
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
6.0/10
Asks whether SL9 is one of best race bikes for 2027; covers changes vs SL8, ride, and rivals.
Read the reviewBikeRadarExpert review
5.5/10
Titled 'Brilliant But Underwhelming'; says it's 'same as the old bike' and questions the enormous price tag.
Read the reviewDavid Arthur - Just Ride BikesExpert reviewSponsored by the brand
6.5/10
Creator has been riding the new SL9 and compares how it rides against the old SL8.
Read the reviewOwner
Early impressions after real miles on the SL9 build; rates it around 9 out of 10, full review pending.
outdoorbrosCommunity
Official Specialized promo claiming race-winning aero, 822g frame, and one bike for all racing needs.
Specialized UniversitySources we checked
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- Hacker Newschecked, nothing yet
- Redditnot connected yet
- YouTube reviews6 found
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| This item2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9 |  AD9 |  XDS X-LAB RT9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer rating | |||
| Price | $9,999.99 | $7,999.00 Lowest price | $9,150.00 |
| Doorprice Score | 6.1Doorprice Score | 7.5Doorprice Score Best score | 6.1Doorprice Score |
| Sold by | Bike Mart | X-LAB | Contender Bicycles |
| See details | See details | See details |
Product description
Tarmac SL9 S-Level One Bike To Rule Them All 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. At a Glance Use: Road Racing Frame: FACT 10r Carbon Wheels: Roval Rapide CL III Cockpit: Roval Rapide Integrated Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Weight: 7.1 kg
From the seller’s listing.