Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 Road Bike Frame Details
Key Details
- Type: Road
- Price: 1,900,000 Drops
- Level Required: 40+
- Aero: ★★★☆
- Weight: ★★★★
- Added July 2026 🛈
- Color Slider? No
ZIMetrics 🛈
Aero Rating: 98.5/100
Climb Rating: 73.3/100
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The latest Tarmac from Specialized shaves a claimed 3.8 watts off the power needed to hold 45kph when compared to the previous SL8 model. When it comes to Zwift performance, the update is more subtle but tangible: it’s not lighter than the SL8, but it’s a bit more aero. You’ll be seeing a lot of ruby red Tarmacs in the Zwift peloton!
*Important note: sources in Zwift tell us the new SL9 will get a “polishing” in an upcoming release, making it a bit more aerodynamic than the initial release. Test results below will be updated at that time.
PERFORMANCE & UPGRADING
Performance At Each Upgrade Stage
This chart shows how many seconds this frame will save across 1 hour of riding compared to our stage 0 baseline frames (Zwift Carbon or TT). This is based on a 75kg rider, 183cm tall, at 300 watts, riding on tarmac.
Upgrade Stages (Distance, High-End)
- 200km: Aero Upgrade for 100k Drops
- 260km: Weight Upgrade for 200k Drops
- 320km: Drivetrain Upgrade for 350k Drops
- 380km: Aero Upgrade for 500k Drops
- 440km: Weight Upgrade for 750k Drops
The all-new S-Works Tarmac SL9 is the fastest road bike ever made. Not just because it’s the lightest. Not just because it’s our most aero. But because it delivers the lowest real-world Time to Finish of any road bike. Validated across real race courses, terrain, and riders. When the goal is to cross the line first, no road bike gets you there faster.