The S‑Works Tarmac SL9 is the new benchmark in road‑bike performance. It’s the fastest race bike Specialized has ever created—not just the lightest, not just the most aerodynamic, not just the most precise in handling. The SL9 sets a new standard by delivering the lowest real‑world Time to Finish ever recorded on a road bike.

Every watt is converted into pure speed thanks to advanced frame engineering, extensive aerodynamic testing, and a geometry designed for maximum efficiency and control. Built for riders who want to cross the line first, the Tarmac SL9 is explosive, responsive, and engineered to dominate any race scenario—from steep climbs to high‑speed sprints.

If you’re looking for the bike that defines the category, this is the one.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET
Component    Specification
Frame    S‑Works Tarmac SL9 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider‑First Engineered, Win Tunnel Engineered, CeramicSpeed SLT headset bearings, Threaded BB, 12x142 mm thru‑axle, flat‑mount disc, UDH dropout
Fork    S‑Works FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100 mm thru‑axle, flat‑mount disc


BRAKES
Component    Specification
Front Brake    SRAM RED E1, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake    SRAM RED E1, hydraulic disc


DRIVETRAIN
Component    Specification
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
Chain    SRAM RED E1
Crankset    SRAM RED AXS E1 with Quarq Power Meter, 50/37
Bottom Bracket    CeramicSpeed BB Alpha, BSA DUB


WHEELS & TIRES
Component    Specification
Front Wheel    Roval Rapide CLX III, Tubeless, 21 mm internal width carbon rim, 51 mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval LF18F 18H hub with Sinc Ceramic Bearings, ARRIS Composite Aero Spokes with titanium end fittings
Rear Wheel    Roval Rapide CLX III, Tubeless, 21 mm internal width carbon rim, 48.5 mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval LF19‑R 24H hub with Sinc Ceramic Bearings, ARRIS Composite Aero Spokes with titanium end fittings
Front Tire    Cotton TLR, 700x30
Rear Tire    Cotton TLR, 700x30
Tubes    700x25–35 mm, 65 mm Presta valve, TPU tube

COCKPIT
Component    Specification
Handlebar    Roval Rapide Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem
Bar Tape    Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Saddle    S‑Works Power with Mirror
Seatpost    S‑Works Rapide Post, FACT Carbon, 15 mm offset
Seat Clamp    Tarmac integrated wedge