# 2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9

**Doorprice Score 6.0/10** (Mixed; likely 4.9–7.0, low confidence).
Price: $4,499.99 at Strictly Bicycles  (with est. tax $4,823.99; 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 (this listing) — 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: 6.6 (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
- BikeRadar: 5.5/10 — Video review calls SL9 'brilliant but underwhelming'; claims 4W aero gain and 6.5kg, questions enormous price. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as2dVQHkbS0
- Cycling Weekly (sponsored): 6.5/10 — Asks if SL9 is enough to be among best race bikes; looks very similar to SL8 but review seems positive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejyFPpfTmu0
- road.cc (sponsored): 6.0/10 — Compares SL9 with SL8 to judge whether it's worth buying; includes ride impressions and weight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa3GGe3rgiE
- David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes (sponsored): 6.0/10 — Early ride impressions comparing SL9 to SL8 with design changes and pricing; no strong verdict in description. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnlRMfj004M

## Owners and community
- Owner: Author has ridden SL9 build for real miles and rates it 9/10 in early impressions; full review pending. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUiYAGyjl2I)

Problems owners mention: early impressions only, full review pending.

Buy: https://www.strictlybicycles.com/cart/56170567106852:1?_gsid=pPApNJrAREVA&utm_source=shopify&utm_medium=catalog