Specialized Tarmac SL9 - SRAM Rival AXS

The fastest road bike ever

The Specialized Tarmac SL9 is the result of the evolution of the fastest road bike ever built. It’s not just the lightest. It’s not just the most aerodynamic. It’s not just the one with the most precise and stable handling. It’s the bike that, in the real world, achieves the shortest riding time on any route: climbs, flats, rolling terrain, and final sprints.

Every watt you produce is transformed into pure speed , thanks to a platform developed and tested on real race circuits , with real athletes and real conditions. The Tarmac SL9 is designed for those who want to cross the finish line first , whether you’re an advanced enthusiast, a racer, or a passionate rider looking to get the very best from your bike.

If you’re looking for a high‑performance racing bike that can combine lightness, aerodynamics, and responsiveness like no other, the Specialized Tarmac SL9 is the ultimate choice to dominate every race, granfondo, or ride with friends.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FRAMESET

• 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

WHEELS

• Wheels:

  • Front: DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru-axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.

  • Rear: DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru-axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.

• Tyres:

  • Front: S-Works Turbo, 700x30

  • Rear: S-Works Turbo, 700x30

• Tubes: 700x28–38mm, 48mm Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

• Crankset: SRAM Rival E1, 48/35t

• Chain: SRAM Rival Flattop E1, 12-speed

• Cassette: SRAM Rival XG-1250 D1, 12-speed 10–36t

• Rear derailleur: SRAM Rival AXS E1, 12-speed

• Front derailleur: SRAM Rival AXS E1, braze-on

• Shift levers: SRAM Rival AXS E1

• Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 68

COMPONENTS

• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Comp, chromoly rails

• Seat clamp: Tarmac integrated wedge

• Handlebar: Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

• Bar tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

• Stem: Roval Rapide, alloy, 4-bolt, -6 degrees

• Front brake: SRAM Rival E1, hydraulic disc

• Rear brake: SRAM Rival E1, hydraulic disc

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