The Specialized Tarmac SL9 Comp is a road bike designed to deliver race-level performance, combining light weight, aerodynamics, stiffness, and responsiveness. A true all-round race bike, designed to be fast on climbs, flats, and technical descents.
The frame features Rider-First Engineered™ technology, developed to ensure balanced and predictable handling across all frame sizes. The Win Tunnel Engineered construction also optimizes aerodynamics, helping reduce drag without compromising weight or handling.
This version is equipped with the Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed electronic groupset, offering fast and precise shifting while bringing electronic shifting technology to a race-oriented bike with an excellent balance of performance and value.
The Tarmac SL9 Comp is the ideal choice for riders looking for a high-performance and versatile bike, ready for intense training sessions, granfondos, and racing.
Key Features
- Race road bike
- Tarmac SL9 carbon frame
- Rider-First Engineered™ technology
- Win Tunnel Engineered design
- Shimano 105 Di2 electronic groupset
- 2x12-speed electronic drivetrain
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Integrated cable routing
- Race-oriented geometry
- Designed to provide an excellent balance of speed, weight, and responsiveness
Frame
- Frame: Tarmac SL9
- Material: FACT Carbon
- Technology: Rider-First Engineered™
- Design: Win Tunnel Engineered
- Bottom bracket: Threaded
- Rear axle: 12x142 mm
- Front axle: 12x100 mm
- Brakes: Flat Mount
- Integrated cable routing
Fork
- Fork: FACT Carbon
- Thru-axle: 12x100 mm
- Brake mount: Flat Mount
Drivetrain
- Groupset: Shimano 105 Di2
- Configuration: 2x12-speed
- Shifters: Shimano 105 Di2 R7170
- Front derailleur: Shimano 105 Di2
- Rear derailleur: Shimano 105 Di2
- Cassette: Shimano 105, 12-speed
- Chain: Shimano
- Crankset: Shimano 105
- Bottom bracket: Shimano, threaded BSA
Brakes
- Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes
- Front rotor: 160 mm
- Rear rotor: 140 mm
- Mount: Flat Mount
- Center Lock system
Wheels & Tires
- DT Swiss wheels
- Specialized tires
- Configuration designed to provide an excellent balance of weight, stiffness, and reliability
- Tubeless compatibility depending on configuration
Cockpit & Components
- Specialized handlebar
- Tarmac integrated stem
- Carbon seatpost
- Body Geometry saddle
- Supacaz handlebar tape
- Integrated seatpost clamp
Technology
Rider-First Engineered™
Rider-First Engineered™ technology allows each frame size to be developed with specific riding characteristics, maintaining balanced, responsive, and predictable handling regardless of the selected frame size.
Win Tunnel Engineered
The Tarmac's design was developed through aerodynamic testing in the Win Tunnel, optimizing the frame shape to reduce drag and increase speed without sacrificing low weight or handling performance.
Race Geometry
The race-oriented geometry provides an efficient riding position and immediate response to changes in pace, making the Tarmac particularly effective during accelerations, climbs, and descents.
Ideal Use
- Road cycling
- Training
- Granfondos
- Racing
- Climbing
- Hilly routes
- High-intensity competition
Why Choose It
The Specialized Tarmac SL9 Comp Shimano 105 Di2 brings the Tarmac's race philosophy to an accessible and high-performance configuration. Its lightweight, aerodynamic frame combined with the precision of the Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed electronic shifting delivers a complete and versatile bike, ready to turn every watt into speed.