# 2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9

**Doorprice Score 6.0/10** (Mixed; likely 5.2–6.8, medium confidence).
Price: $13,999.99 at Cycle Sport (with est. tax $15,007.99; 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/3OFZrsVOYNH8eR0yxRpa38

| 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: 4.1 (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
- Cycling Weekly: 6.0/10 — Asks whether the SL9 is one of the best road race bikes; compares changes to SL8, ride impressions, rivals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejyFPpfTmu0
- David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes: 6.0/10 — Initial ride impressions of the new SL9 compared against the SL8, covering design changes and pricing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnlRMfj004M
- BikeRadar: 5.5/10 — Titled 'Brilliant But Underwhelming'; claims 4W more aero than SL8, first-ride impressions, questions the enormous price. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as2dVQHkbS0
- outdoorbros (sponsored): 8.0/10 — Asks if SL9 is a 9/10; reviewer has ridden a Cadence-built SRAM Red AXS build, positive first impressions, full review pending. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUiYAGyjl2I
- road.cc (sponsored): 6.0/10 — Compares SL9 to SL8 covering what's new, ride impressions, weight and price; asks if it's worth buying. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa3GGe3rgiE
- LAP Bikes (sponsored): 5.0/10 — LAP Bikes retailer review of SL9 tested on Swiss roads; page content is mostly promotional with little substance shown. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy4liYki1nQ

## Specs
- Frame: S-Works Tarmac SL9 FACT 12R carbon
- Weight: 6.6 kg (14 lb, 8.8 oz) in size 56
- Wheelset: Roval Rapide CLX III, tubeless, 21 mm internal rim depth
- Brakes: SRAM RED E1 hydraulic disc, front and rear
- Crankset: SRAM RED AXS E1 with Quarq power meter
- Cassette: SRAM RED XG 1290 E1, 12-speed 10-36T

Buy: https://cyclesport.com/cart/53960148287856:1?_gsid=THQhpJygKD15&utm_source=shopify&utm_medium=catalog