The Specialized Tarmac SL9 was born from the fastest road bike ever made. It isn't just because it's featherlight, Specialized's most aerodynamic chassis, or the sharpest-handling bike on the pavement. It's because the Tarmac SL9 delivers the lowest real-world Time to Finish of any road bike on the market.

Every watt you put into the pedals turns directly into pure forward speed, validated across real race courses, real terrain, and real riders. When your goal is crossing the finish line first, nothing on the road gets you there faster.

Built to Outpace the Peloton

  • FACT 10r Carbon Frame: Engineered for the ideal balance of low weight, explosive sprint stiffness, and aerodynamic efficiency so you can attack steep climbs and hold solo breakaway speeds effortlessly.

  • Shimano Ultegra Di2 Electronic Shifting: Lightning-fast, pinpoint electronic shifting paired with confident hydraulic disc braking keeps you in the exact right gear when the pace surges.

  • Roval C38 Carbon Wheels: Versatile 38mm-deep carbon rims slice through crosswinds while staying light enough for big mountain days, giving you an instant speed upgrade right out of the box.

  • Race-Ready Cockpit: Equipped with a Roval Rapide stem and responsive alloy handlebar for locked-in sprint control and clean integration.

At a Glance

  • Intended Use: Road Racing

  • Frame: FACT 10r Carbon

  • Drivetrain: Shimano Ultegra Di2

  • Wheels: Roval C38

  • Cockpit: Rapide Stem / Alloy Bar

  • Complete Weight: 7.53 kg (16.6 lbs)

Pro-Built and Ready to Roll: Every bike shipped from Bicycle Warehouse is unboxed, inspected, and pre-tuned by our certified mechanics before delivery. You'll only need a few minutes with basic tools to install the front wheel, handlebars, and pedals before lining up for your next ride.

 

Specialized

Tarmac SL9 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2

$6,499.99

Size Guide

Height (Cm) Size
5'1"-5'4" 49
5'4"-5'6" 52
5'6"-5'9" 54
5'9"-6'0" 56
6'0"-6'3" 58
6'3"-6'6" 61

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The Specialized Tarmac SL9 was born from the fastest road bike ever made. It isn't just because it's featherlight, Specialized's most aerodynamic chassis, or the sharpest-handling bike on the pavement. It's because the Tarmac SL9 delivers the lowest real-world Time to Finish of any road bike on the market.

Every watt you put into the pedals turns directly into pure forward speed, validated across real race courses, real terrain, and real riders. When your goal is crossing the finish line first, nothing on the road gets you there faster.

Built to Outpace the Peloton

  • FACT 10r Carbon Frame: Engineered for the ideal balance of low weight, explosive sprint stiffness, and aerodynamic efficiency so you can attack steep climbs and hold solo breakaway speeds effortlessly.

  • Shimano Ultegra Di2 Electronic Shifting: Lightning-fast, pinpoint electronic shifting paired with confident hydraulic disc braking keeps you in the exact right gear when the pace surges.

  • Roval C38 Carbon Wheels: Versatile 38mm-deep carbon rims slice through crosswinds while staying light enough for big mountain days, giving you an instant speed upgrade right out of the box.

  • Race-Ready Cockpit: Equipped with a Roval Rapide stem and responsive alloy handlebar for locked-in sprint control and clean integration.

At a Glance

  • Intended Use: Road Racing

  • Frame: FACT 10r Carbon

  • Drivetrain: Shimano Ultegra Di2

  • Wheels: Roval C38

  • Cockpit: Rapide Stem / Alloy Bar

  • Complete Weight: 7.53 kg (16.6 lbs)

Pro-Built and Ready to Roll: Every bike shipped from Bicycle Warehouse is unboxed, inspected, and pre-tuned by our certified mechanics before delivery. You'll only need a few minutes with basic tools to install the front wheel, handlebars, and pedals before lining up for your next ride.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Frameset

  • Frame: Tarmac SL9 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered, Win Tunnel Engineered, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, UDH dropout

Suspension

  • Fork: FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Brakes

  • Front Brake: Shimano Ultegra BR-8170, hydraulic disc
  • Rear Brake: Shimano Ultegra BR-8170, hydraulic disc

Drivetrain

  • Shift Levers: Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170, hydraulic disc
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150, braze-on
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150, 12-speed
  • Cassette: Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100, 12-speed, 11-34t
  • Crankset: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36t
  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano Threaded BSA BB
  • Chain: Shimano XT CN-M8100, 12-speed

Wheels & Tires

  • Front Wheel: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim, tubeless ready
  • Rear Wheel: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim, tubeless ready
  • Front Tire: S-Works Turbo, 700x30
  • Rear Tire: S-Works Turbo, 700x30
  • Inner Tubes: 700x24-34, 60mm Presta valve

Cockpit

  • Handlebars: Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
  • Stem: Roval Rapide, alloy, 4 bolt, -6 degrees
  • Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
  • Saddle: Body Geometry Power Expert, hollow Ti rails
  • Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset
  • Seat Binder: Tarmac integrated wedge

Weight & Product Details

  • Weight: 7.53 kg (16 lb, 9.6 oz) for Size 56
  • Product ID: 293531
Please Note: Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Manufacturers occasionaly make updates to components, specifications, and finishes, meaning the actual bike you receive may vary slightly from the photos. However, any substituted parts will always be of like or better quality. If you have any questions about specific components, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team so we can get you the most up-to-date info on our current stock.
GEOMETRY
44 49 52 54 56 58 61
Crank Length 165 165 165 170 170 172.5 172.5
Handlebar Width 380 380 380 380 400 420 420
Stem Length 80 80 90 100 100 110 110
Saddle Width 155 155 155 143 143 143 143
Seatpost Length 300 300 300 380 380 380 380
Frame Stack 501 514 527 544 565 591 612
Frame Reach 366 375 380 384 395 402 408
Stack to Stem 509 522 535 552 573 599 620
Reach to Stem 363 372 377 381 393 400 406
Head Tube Length 99 109 120 140 157 184 204
Head Tube Angle 70.5 71.75 72.5 72.5 73.5 73.5 74
BB Height 266 266 266 268 268 268 268
BB Drop 74 74 74 72 72 72 72
Trail 71 63 58 58 55 55 52
Fork Length, Full 370 370 370 370 370 370 370
Fork Rake/Offset 47 47 47 47 44 44 44
Front Center 567 570 572 582 587 602 609
Chainstay Length 410 410 410 410 410 410 410
Wheelbase 970 973 975 986 991 1006 1013
Top Tube Length, Horizontal 496 509 531 540 563 577 595
Bike Standover Height 722 734 745 767 785 807 833
Seat Tube Length 433 445 456 473 494 515 545
Seat Tube Angle 75.5 75.5 74 74 73.5 73.5 73
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Key Technologies

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FACT Carbon Fiber

Short for Functional Advanced Composite Technology, is a comprehensive engineering process that guides the development of frames and components, all the way from initial sketches to finished products.
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