Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 9 Di2 vs Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro - Shimano Ultegra Di2

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

The short answer

These two score within 1 point of each other for a typical all-round rider, so there is no single winner — the right one depends entirely on which of the differences below you care about.

Canyon

Aeroad CF SLX 9 Di2

71% for a typical rider

£7,099 at Brand website

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Specialized

Tarmac SL8 Pro - Shimano Ultegra Di2

72% for a typical rider

£7,249 at Brand website

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What actually separates them

Price: The Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 9 Di2 is £150 cheaper — £7,099 against £7,249.

Side by side

Spec	Aeroad CF SLX 9 Di2	Tarmac SL8 Pro - Shimano Ultegra Di2
Price	£7,099	£7,249
Weight	7.3 kg	7.3 kg
Frame	carbon	carbon
Groupset	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 12-speed	Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 2x12 electronic
Stack / reach	1.42	1.43
Tyre clearance	32 mm	32 mm
Lowest gear	32 in	32 in
Mudguard mounts	No	No
Comfort	37	37
Speed	83	84
Climbing	70	71
Value	0	0

Neither might be the right answer

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