Canyon Aeroad CFR Di2 vs Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level - Shimano Dura-Ace 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 S-Level - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 comes out ahead (75% against 72%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.

Canyon

Aeroad CFR Di2

72% for a typical rider

£8,500 at Brand website

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Specialized

Tarmac SL9 S-Level - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2

75% for a typical rider

£8,749 at Brand website

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What actually separates them

Price: The Canyon Aeroad CFR Di2 is £249 cheaper — £8,500 against £8,749.
Climbing gear: The Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 has the easier bottom gear (29 gear inches against 32), which matters more than weight on anything genuinely steep.

Side by side

Spec	Aeroad CFR Di2	Tarmac SL9 S-Level - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
Price	£8,500	£8,749
Weight	7.1 kg	7.1 kg
Frame	carbon	carbon
Groupset	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 12-speed	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 2x12 electronic
Stack / reach	1.42	1.43
Tyre clearance	32 mm	32 mm
Lowest gear	32 in	29 in
Mudguard mounts	No	No
Comfort	37	44
Speed	86	83
Climbing	72	81
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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