One Bike to Rule Them All — Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe Limited Edition

The all-new Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe Limited Edition brings together the fastest road bike Specialized has ever created with one of the most distinctive designs in professional cycling.

Inspired by the unmistakable colours of the Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe WorldTour team, this special-edition Tarmac SL9 combines the same uncompromising performance platform with an exclusive team-inspired finish that immediately sets it apart.

This isn't simply about having a lighter bike. Not just a more aerodynamic bike. And not only a bike that handles with incredible precision. The Tarmac SL9 was developed around one ultimate performance metric: achieving 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 WorldTour 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.

And in this Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe Limited Edition, it does so wearing colours inspired by racing at the very highest level.

Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe Limited Edition

This special edition celebrates Specialized's partnership with Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe, combining the cutting-edge technology of the S-Works Tarmac SL9 with the team's unmistakable visual identity.

The exclusive team-inspired design transforms the SL9 into something more than an extraordinary race bike. The distinctive Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe graphics, colours and detailing give the bike the presence of a WorldTour machine while retaining the uncompromising performance characteristics of the flagship S-Works platform.

It's a design created for riders who want the performance of Specialized's ultimate race bike together with a finish that stands apart from the standard production range.

A limited-edition interpretation of a bike engineered for the highest level of professional racing.

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 exceptional 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.

The Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe Limited Edition adds something that can't be measured in watts or grams: the unmistakable identity of one of professional cycling's most recognizable teams.

One bike.

One objective.

Win.

Key Features

• Exclusive Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe Limited Edition design
• Team-inspired colours, graphics and detailing
• 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 Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe Limited Edition?

The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe Limited Edition combines the pinnacle of Specialized road-racing technology with an exclusive design inspired by racing at the highest level.

Its astonishingly lightweight 687-gram FACT 12r carbon frame, advanced aerodynamic development, WorldTour-proven handling and uncompromising SRAM RED AXS and Roval specification create a machine designed around one simple objective: speed.

The exclusive Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe team design makes this version even more special, bringing the unmistakable appearance of a professional race machine to one of the most technologically advanced road bikes ever produced.

Whether your ambition is winning races, conquering alpine climbs, or simply owning an exceptional and distinctive example of Specialized's flagship race bike, this limited edition leaves nothing on the table.

Every watt is converted into speed. Every detail has been engineered for victory. And every ride reminds you why the Tarmac remains:

One Bike to Rule Them All.

*Disclaimer: Product images and descriptions are for illustrative and reference purposes only. Actual colours, finishes, components, specifications, and graphics may vary from those shown or described. Please confirm the final specifications and availability with our team before purchase.