# 2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9

**Doorprice Score 6.2/10** (Mixed; likely 5.3–7.1, medium confidence).
Price: $6,999.99 at swannyscycles (with est. tax $7,503.99; shipping set at checkout). Store rating 5.0/5 from 1 ratings.

## 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 (this listing) — 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: 5.9 (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: 6.0/10 — First-impressions ride of the SL9 compared against the SL8; design changes and pricing covered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnlRMfj004M
- BikeRadar: 5.5/10 — Brilliant but underwhelming; same bike as SL8 with 4W aero gain, enormous price tag questioned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as2dVQHkbS0
- outdoorbros (sponsored): 8.0/10 — Initial impressions of the SL9 build; reviewer calls it a 9/10 question, full review pending. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUiYAGyjl2I
- Sam Rates Bikes (sponsored): 7.0/10 — First ride of the S-Works SL9: 4W improvement, redesigned rear end and new fork; positive first impressions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sH_k9ofQPQ
- Cycling Weekly (sponsored): 6.5/10 — Looks very similar to SL8; asks whether it's enough to be among best race bikes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejyFPpfTmu0

## Specs
- Frame: 10R carbon
- Wheels: Roval C38
- Cockpit: Rapid stem, alloy bar
- Drivetrain: SRAM Force AXS
- Weight: 7.55 kg
- Gearing Type: Chain

Buy: https://www.swannyscycles.com/cart/55511062544675:1?_gsid=dje4pX7ECZtU&utm_source=shopify&utm_medium=catalog