Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 vs Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 - SRAM RED AXS
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.
What actually separates them
Side by side
| Spec | S-Works Tarmac SL9 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | S-Works Tarmac SL9 - SRAM RED AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £11,999 | £11,999 |
| Weight | 6.6 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Frame | carbon | carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 2x12 electronic | SRAM RED AXS E1 2x12 electronic |
| Stack / reach | 1.43 | 1.43 |
| Tyre clearance | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Lowest gear | 29 in | 28 in |
| Mudguard mounts | No | No |
| Comfort | 44 | 44 |
| Speed | 86 | 86 |
| Climbing | 85 | 87 |
| Value | 0 | 0 |
Neither might be the right answer
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