Spec Hierarchy, Estimated Weights & Pricing (Unreleased Rumours)
While official pricing and exact specification sheets remain under strict embargo, Specialized’s traditional commercial tiering allows us to calculate highly accurate estimates for the SL9 lineup:
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9
Groupsets: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 (with dual-sided power meter) / SRAM Red AXS (with power meter).
Wheelset: Roval Rapide CLX II Team / Alpinist CLX II.
Estimated Weight (Size 56, unpainted, no pedals): 6.60 kg (Shimano) / 6.55 kg (SRAM).
Expected Price Range: £12,500 – £13,200 / $14,500 – $15,000.
Specialized Tarmac SL9 Pro
Groupsets: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 / SRAM Force AXS.
Wheelset: Roval Rapide CL II.
Estimated Weight (Size 56): 7.15 kg.
Expected Price Range: £8,000 – £8,500 / $9,200 – $9,600.
Specialized Tarmac SL9 Expert
Groupsets: Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 / SRAM Rival AXS.
Wheelset: Roval C38 Carbon.
Estimated Weight (Size 56): 7.65 kg.
Expected Price Range: £5,800 – £6,300 / $6,700 – $7,200.