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Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level - SRAM RED AXS

Specialized

Tarmac SL9 S-Level - SRAM RED AXS

2027

$10,499.99

Giant Defy Advanced SL 0

Giant

Defy Advanced SL 0

2026

$13,000.00

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Overview

CategoryRoadRoad
Model year20272026
Wheel size—700c (XS, S, M, ML, L, XL)

Components

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FrameTarmac SL9 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered, Win Tunnel Engineered, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, UDH dropoutAdvanced SL-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, integrated seatpost, disc
Crank length44: 165mm 49: 165mm 52: 165mm 54: 170mm 56: 170mm 58: 172.5mm 61: 172.5mmXS: 165 mm S: 165 mm M: 170 mm ML: 170 mm L: 172.5 mm XL: 172.5 mm
Sizes—XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
ForkFACT 12r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount discAdvanced SL-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
Handlebar width44: 380mm 49: 380mm 52: 380mm 54: 380mm 56: 400mm 58: 420mm 61: 420mmXS: 404 mm S: 404 mm M: 424 mm ML: 424 mm L: 444 mm XL: 444 mm
Colours—Arctic Light/Chrome
Front brakeSRAM RED E1, hydraulic disc—
Stem length44: 75mm 49: 75mm 52: 90mm 54: 100mm 56: 100mm 58: 110mm 61: 110mmXS: 80 mm S: 90 mm M: 100 mm ML: 100 mm L: 110 mm XL: 110 mm
Rear brakeSRAM RED E1, hydraulic disc—
Saddle width44: 155mm 49: 155mm 52: 155mm 54: 143mm 56: 143mm 58: 143mm 61: 143mm—
Shift leversSRAM RED AXS E1, hydraulic disc—
Seatpost length44: 300mm 49: 300mm 52: 300mm 54: 380mm 56: 380mm 58: 380mm 61: 380mm—
Handlebar—Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse XS:404/380mm, S:404/380mm, M:424/400mm, M/L:424/400mm, L:444/420mm, XL:444/420mm
Front derailleurSRAM RED AXS E1, braze-onSRAM RED AXS E1
Grips—Stratus Lite 3.0
Rear derailleurSRAM RED AXS E1, 12-speedSRAM RED AXS E1
Stem—Giant Contact SLR AeroLight XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
CassetteSRAM RED XG-1290 E1, 12-speed, 10-36tSRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10x36
SeatpostS-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offsetGiant D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset
ChainSRAM RED E1, FlattopSRAM RED E1
SaddlePower Pro Mirror, hollow Ti railsCADEX AMP
CranksetSRAM RED AXS E1 with Quarq Power Meter, 50/37tSRAM RED E1 DUB, 33/46 with power meter XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm
Shifters—SRAM RED AXS E1
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB BSA 68SRAM DUB ceramic, press fit
Front tyreCotton TLR, 700x30—
Front wheelRoval Rapide CL III, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 51mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT350 hub, 18h, DT Swiss Competition Race Straight Pull Spokes—
Brakes—SRAM RED AXS E1 hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine X rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Rear tyreCotton TLR, 700x30—
Brake levers—SRAM RED AXS hydraulic
Rear wheelRoval Rapide CL III, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 48.5mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT350 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Competition Race Straight Pull Spokes—
Inner tubes700x24-34, 80mm presta valve—
HandlebarRoval Rapide Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem—
Bar tapeSupacaz Super Sticky Kush—
Rims—CADEX Ultra 40 WheelSystem, [F]40mm, [R]40mm
Hubs—[F] CADEX R3 Aero Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] CADEX R3-C48 Aero Hub, 48T ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
Seatpost clampTarmac integrated wedge—
Spokes—CADEX Super Aero Carbon Spoke
Product ID293534—
Tyres—CADEX Classics, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding
Weight7.1 kg (15 lb, 10.4 oz)The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All our bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.
Extras—computer mount, fender mount, water bottle cages, tubeless prepared, 40mm max tire size
Size used for weighing56—
Maximum tyre clearance—40mm

Geometry

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GeometrySpecialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level - SRAM RED AXSGiant Defy Advanced SL 0