Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level - SRAM RED AXS
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Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level - SRAM RED AXS
Product Details
The Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level reframes what it means to be the fastest road bike ever made. Rather than chasing isolated metrics like lowest drag or lightest weight, Specialized engineered this machine around a single, measurable outcome: Time to Finish—the actual elapsed time to complete a real-world race course accounting for everything that affects speed simultaneously. Every design decision, every aerodynamic refinement, and every gram of carbon has been optimized to produce the lowest possible race time on the courses where it matters most.
The breakthrough is the Equation of Speed, a physics-based model that calculates how rider, bike, and route combine to determine finishing time. This philosophy transcends the typical "climbing bike versus aero bike" debate—the SL9 is engineered as a single platform for all rider types and race scenarios. The FACT 10r carbon frame achieves extreme lightness through Flow State Design, where engineers studied deformation patterns under load and used advanced computational analysis to optimize tube shapes for structural efficiency rather than simply adding material. This frame matches the exact stiffness and compliance targets of its predecessor while delivering measurable aerodynamic gains.
Every surface has been reshaped for speed. The Speed Sniffer head tube uses a patented offset steerer design that reroutes the brake cable, reducing the head tube by 4mm and frontal area by 10 percent. The dropped down tube keeps disturbed air from spilling into the frame. The Flow Fork twists outward to guide airflow efficiently, while the Win Fin rear triangle—redesigned based on real-world race observation—saves additional watts. The seat Post features the thinnest seatpost profile Specialized has ever made, optimized through sixth-generation Moving Leg Mannequin testing.
SRAM Red AXS electronic drivetrain with integrated power meter delivers instantaneous, precise shifting and detailed power metrics, while Roval Rapide CL III wheels provide the perfect balance of aerodynamic efficiency and low rolling resistance. This is a bike engineered to win races.
Key Features
- Frame - Specialized FACT 10r Carbon
- Drivetrain - SRAM Red AXS with integrated power meter
- Wheelset - Roval Rapide CL III
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame | Tarmac SL9 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered, Win Tunnel Engineered, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, UDH dropout |
| Fork | FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Front Brake | SRAM RED E1, hydraulic disc |
| Rear Brake | SRAM RED E1, hydraulic disc |
| Shift Levers | SRAM RED AXS E1, hydraulic disc |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM RED AXS E1, braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED AXS E1, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM RED XG-1290 E1, 12-speed, 10-36t |
| Crankset | SRAM RED AXS E1 with Quarq Power Meter, 48/35t |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 |
| Chain | SRAM RED E1, Flattop |
| Front Wheel | Roval Rapide CL III, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 51mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT350 hub, 18h, DT Swiss Competition Race Straight Pull Spokes |
| Rear Wheel | Roval Rapide CL III, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 48.5mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT350 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Competition Race Straight Pull Spokes |
| Front Tire | Cotton TLR, 700x30 |
| Rear Tire | Cotton TLR, 700x30 |
| Inner Tubes | 700x24-34, 80mm presta valve |
| Handlebars | Roval Rapide Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem |
| Tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Saddle | Power Pro Mirror, hollow Ti rails |
| Seatpost | S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset |
| Seat Binder | Tarmac integrated wedge |
| Product ID | 293534 |
| Weight | 7.1 kg (15 lb, 10.4 oz) |
| Weight Size | 56 |
| Frame Size | 46 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame Stack | 501 mm | 514 mm | 527 mm | 544 mm | 565 mm | 591 mm | 612 mm |
| Frame Reach | 366 mm | 375 mm | 380 mm | 384 mm | 395 mm | 402 mm | 408 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 109 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 157 mm | 184 mm | 204 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5° | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 74° |
| BB Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| BB Drop | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Trail | 71 mm | 63 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| Fork Length (full) | 370 mm | 370 mm | 370 mm | 370 mm | 370 mm | 370 mm | 370 mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Front Center | 567 mm | 570 mm | 572 mm | 582 mm | 587 mm | 602 mm | 609 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970 mm | 973 mm | 975 mm | 986 mm | 991 mm | 1005 mm | 1012 mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 496 mm | 508 mm | 531 mm | 540 mm | 562 mm | 577 mm | 595 mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 722 mm | 734 mm | 745 mm | 767 mm | 785 mm | 807 mm | 833 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 433 mm | 445 mm | 456 mm | 473 mm | 494 mm | 515 mm | 545 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° |