BMC Teammachine R 01 FIVE vs Specialized Tarmac SL9 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2

Both are race bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

For a typical all-round rider the Specialized Tarmac SL9 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2 comes out ahead (73% against 69%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.

BMC

Teammachine R 01 FIVE

69% for a typical rider

£5,999 at Brand website

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Specialized

Tarmac SL9 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2

73% for a typical rider

£5,999 at Brand website

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What actually separates them

Weight: The Specialized Tarmac SL9 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2 is 0.5kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Tyre clearance: The Specialized Tarmac SL9 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2 takes 32mm tyres against 30mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.

Side by side

Spec	Teammachine R 01 FIVE	Tarmac SL9 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2
Price	£5,999	£5,999
Weight	8.0 kg	7.5 kg
Frame	carbon	carbon
Groupset	Shimano 105 Di2 2x12 electronic	Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 2x12 electronic
Stack / reach	1.43	1.43
Tyre clearance	30 mm	32 mm
Lowest gear	27 in	29 in
Mudguard mounts	No	No
Comfort	38	44
Speed	74	77
Climbing	73	76
Value	0	0

Neither might be the right answer

This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.

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