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In our comparison, not currently a pick
Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level AXS
Carbon · SRAM Red AXS 12-speed · hydraulic disc · carbon wheels · power meter
Buy at Bike-ComponentsWhere it stands
In stock in XL, XS and S · price read 08:34 today · unchanged since the last check
Where it stands
Priced close to what German shops charge for this level of equipment, so it does not clear the margin we require before naming a pick.
Our pick · €5,000 and above
- Cube Litening AIR C:68X SLT 2026 at CUBE Göttingen€5,449EUR 5041 cheaper, Dura-Ace Di2 instead of Red AXS.
What you get
- Frame
- Carbon Specialized FACT 10r Carbon
- Drivetrain
- SRAM Red AXS, 12-speed, electronic
- Wheels
- Carbon, good carbon Roval Rapid CL III
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Weight
- not stated by the shop: not scored
- Power meter
- Yes
- Wheel size
- 28"
- Tyres
- Cotton TLR 700 x 30C
Compromises
Nothing stands out against the price in what the shop publishes.
Your size
What Bike-Components lists, and what it has today
This brand publishes no centimetre equivalence we can verify, so the bike appears only when you pick a letter size.
Where to buy
Bike-Components is the only one of the 22 shops we check that sells this bike.
Price so far
€10,490 at every one of our 24 checks since 3 Sept.
Every check
| Checked | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026, 12:52:51 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 03/09/2026, 16:11:21 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 06:46:19 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 11:26:00 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 16:08:41 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 22:49:43 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 05/09/2026, 07:07:32 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 05/09/2026, 15:28:00 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 06/09/2026, 07:42:50 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 07/09/2026, 08:48:52 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 08/09/2026, 08:10:24 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 09/09/2026, 11:33:14 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 10/09/2026, 08:08:52 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 11/09/2026, 08:15:21 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 12/09/2026, 08:13:53 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 13/09/2026, 08:09:57 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 14/09/2026, 08:07:13 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 15/09/2026, 08:13:00 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 08:08:28 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 12:16:56 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 21:59:23 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 17/09/2026, 08:41:21 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 18/09/2026, 08:35:23 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 19/09/2026, 08:34:48 | €10,490 | in stock |
How sure we are
We read 6 of 7 key facts off Bike-Components's page; not stated: weight. Anything we could not read is scored below the cheapest option, so a gap never flatters a bike.
Read 08:34 today. The full audit trail shows the source text behind every fact. Report a mistake
Full specification as published by Bike-Components
| Application | Road |
|---|---|
| Brake Type | disc |
| Frame material | Carbon |
| Fork material | Carbon |
| Gender | Women's, Men´s |
| Seatpost diameter | Aero form |
| Brakes | SRAM Red, hydraulic |
| Chain | SRAM Red |
| Derailleur | SRAM Red eTap AXS, 12-speed |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8, Carbon, Setback: 15 mm |
| Saddle | Power Pro Mirror with titanium rails |
| Front Wheel Tyre | Cotton TLR 700 x 30C |
| Rear Wheel Tyre | Cotton TLR 700 x 30C |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1290 12-speed, 10-36t |
| Pedals | without |
| Crankset | SRAM Red AXS Quarq Powermeter, 37-50t |
| Shift/Brake Lever | SRAM Red eTap AXS |
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10r Carbon |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Red AXS 2-speed |
| Max. Fork Length | 370 mm |
| Crank Arm Length | 170,0 mm | 172,5 mm | 165,0 mm |
| Wheel size | 28" |
| Fork Offset | 44 mm | 47 mm |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapid CL III |
| Handlebar | Roval Rapide LVE |
| Fork | FACT Carbon |
| Brake Discs | Paceline X |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 268 mm | 266 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 73.5 | 74 | 70.5 | 71.75 | 72.5 |
| Stack | 565 | 591 | 612 | 501 | 514 | 527 |
| Standover Height | 785 | 807 | 833 | 722 | 734 | 745 |
| Wheelbase | 991 | 1006 | 1013 | 970 | 973 | 975 |
| Reach | 395 | 402 | 408 | 366 | 375 | 380 |
| Chainstay Length | 410 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 | 73 | 75.5 | 74 |
| BB Drop | 72 | 74 |
| Frame Size | 56 cm | 58 cm | 61 cm | 44 cm | 49 cm | 52 cm |
| Stem Length | 110 mm | 75 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Drop Bar Width | 40 cm | 42 cm | 38 cm |
| Head Tube Length | 157 mm | 184 mm | 204 mm | 99 mm | 109 mm | 120 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 494 mm | 515 mm | 545 mm | 433 mm | 445 mm | 456 mm |
| Effective Top Tube Length | 563 | 577 | 595 | 496 | 509 | 531 |
The shop's feature list
- Tarmac SL9 S-Level AXS 28" Carbon road bike by Specialized The Tarmac SL9 S-Level AXS 28" Carbon road bike by Specialized is built for Road riding and gives you a fast, precise setup for ambitious days on the tarmac. Its carbon frame and carbon fork keep the ride direct and efficient while supporting sharp handling. The SRAM Red eTap AXS 12-speed drivetrain pairs with the SRAM Red AXS 2-speed front derailleur for clean electronic shifting across a wide gear range. With the SRAM XG-1290 10-36t cassette, the bike is ready for high-speed efforts and demanding climbs alike. SRAM Red hydraulic disc brakes deliver controlled braking and dependable modulation when the pace picks up. The SRAM Red AXS Quarq Powermeter crankset with 37-50t helps you keep an eye on your effort and fine-tune every ride. Cotton TLR 700 x 30C tyres front and rear support grip, comfort, and a smooth road feel. The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 carbon seatpost with 15 mm setback complements the streamlined aero form and adds to the clean race-bike look. A Power Pro Mirror saddle with titanium rails rounds out the cockpit feel for long road sessions. Pedals are not included, so you can finish the build with your preferred setup.