Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Works - Sram Red Axs - Gloss Ruby Metallic - Size 54

One Bike to Rule Them All

The all-new Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 is the fastest road bike ever created. Not simply because it's lighter. Not just because it's more aerodynamic. Not only because it handles with incredible precision. It's the fastest because it delivers the lowest real-world Time to Finish of any road bike Specialized has ever developed.

Designed inside the Specialized Science Club, refined through countless hours of Win Tunnel testing, and validated using advanced race simulations with World Tour athletes, the Tarmac SL9 transforms more of every watt you produce into pure forward speed. Every gram saved, every watt reduced, and every handling improvement exists for one purpose, to get you across the finish line first.

Whether you're attacking on alpine climbs, sprinting for victory, or pushing through rolling terrain, the S-Works Tarmac SL9 is built to perform where it matters most: on real roads, in real races, against real competition.

The Lowest Time to Finish Ever Recorded

Specialized has shifted the conversation beyond weight, stiffness, or aerodynamics alone.

The true measure of performance is Time to Finish.

Using the most comprehensive race simulation program ever developed, Specialized demonstrated that the Tarmac SL9 consistently delivers faster race times across a wide variety of terrain. In fact, race simulations showed that Demi Vollering would have finished 14 seconds faster during the decisive stage of the 2024 Tour de France Femmes aboard the Tarmac SL9, a margin capable of changing cycling history.

This isn't simply the fastest Tarmac ever made.

It's the fastest road bike Specialized has ever produced.

Aero Where It Matters

Every tube profile has been completely redesigned using decades of aerodynamic research and Specialized's latest Win Tunnel technology.

The result is a bike that's 4 watts faster than the previous generation while maintaining exceptional ride quality and remarkably low weight.

Key aerodynamic innovations include:

• Speed Sniffer Head Tube with a 10% reduction in frontal area
• Win Fin rear airflow management
• Dropped Down Tube for smoother airflow around the frame
• Flow Fork with twisted-blade aerodynamic shaping
• S-Works Rapide Aero Seatpost for reduced turbulence behind the rider

Rather than chasing laboratory numbers alone, every aerodynamic gain has been validated under real-world racing conditions.

Incredibly Light. Exceptionally Efficient.

At the heart of the Tarmac SL9 sits the latest FACT 12r Carbon frame.

Thanks to Specialized's advanced Flow State Design, the frame weighs an astonishing 687 grams, making it one of the lightest production road race frames ever built without compromising stiffness, durability or aerodynamic performance.

Every gram has been carefully optimized to maximize acceleration, climbing performance, and responsiveness while maintaining the confidence required for high-speed descending.

One with the Bike

The S-Works Tarmac SL9 isn't just faster, it disappears beneath the rider.

Its perfectly balanced chassis combines exceptional stiffness, predictable compliance, and razor-sharp steering to create handling that feels almost telepathic.

Whether diving into technical descents, sprinting out of corners, or dancing up steep climbs, the Tarmac responds instantly and naturally to every rider input.

This harmony between rider and machine allows you to ride faster with greater confidence and less fatigue over long distances.

Rider First Engineered™

Every frame size, from 44 cm to 61 cm, has been individually engineered using Specialized's Rider First philosophy.

Instead of simply scaling dimensions, each frame receives its own carbon layup, stiffness targets, and ride characteristics, ensuring every rider experiences the same legendary handling, efficiency, and responsiveness regardless of frame size.

World-Class Components Without Compromise

The flagship S-Works Tarmac SL9 is equipped with a no-compromise specification worthy of the world's fastest riders.

The latest SRAM RED AXS E1 wireless electronic groupset delivers lightning-fast shifting alongside integrated Quarq power measurement, while the CeramicSpeed headset bearings and CeramicSpeed BB Alpha bottom bracket minimize friction to maximize efficiency.

Rolling beneath the bike are the exceptional Roval Rapide CLX III carbon wheels, engineered in the Win Tunnel and fitted with SINC Ceramic Bearings and ARRIS composite aero spokes for unmatched speed and responsiveness.

Completing the cockpit is the fully integrated Roval Rapide Cockpit, paired with the incredibly comfortable S-Works Power Saddle with Mirror technology, delivering race-winning ergonomics for the longest days in the saddle.

Built to Win Everywhere

Unlike bikes designed solely for climbing or aerodynamics, the S-Works Tarmac SL9 excels everywhere.

From mountain passes to fast criteriums, rolling classics to Grand Tour stages, every design decision has been made to maximize speed regardless of terrain.

This is one bike capable of doing everything at the highest possible level.

One bike.

One objective.

Win.

Key Features

• S-Works FACT 12r Carbon frame (687 g)
• Rider First Engineered™ carbon construction
• Win Tunnel Engineered aerodynamic design
• Flow State Design ultra-light carbon layup
• Speed Sniffer head tube with reduced frontal area
• Flow Fork aerodynamic blade design
• Win Fin rear airflow management
• Dropped Down Tube for reduced aerodynamic drag
• S-Works Rapide FACT Carbon seatpost
• SRAM RED AXS E1 12-speed wireless electronic groupset
• Integrated Quarq Power Meter crankset
• CeramicSpeed SLT headset bearings
• CeramicSpeed BB Alpha bottom bracket
• Roval Rapide CLX III carbon wheels
• ARRIS composite aero spokes with titanium fittings
• SINC Ceramic wheel bearings
• Roval Rapide Integrated Carbon Cockpit
• S-Works Power Saddle with Mirror technology
• Hydraulic disc brakes
• Tubeless-ready carbon wheelset

Specifications

Why Choose the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9?

The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 represents the pinnacle of modern road racing technology. Combining record-breaking aerodynamics, an astonishingly lightweight 687-gram FACT 12r carbon frame, World Tour-proven handling, and the finest components available, it delivers the lowest real-world Time to Finish of any road bike Specialized has ever produced.

Whether your ambition is winning races, conquering alpine climbs, or simply experiencing the most advanced road bike ever created, the S-Works Tarmac SL9 leaves nothing on the table. Every watt is converted into speed, every detail has been engineered for victory, and every ride reminds you why this is One Bike to Rule Them All.