Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 vs Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level - SRAM RED AXS
Both are race bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
These two score within 0 points 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 | Tarmac SL9 S-Level - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Tarmac SL9 S-Level - SRAM RED AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,749 | £8,749 |
| Weight | 7.1 kg | 7.1 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 | 83 | 83 |
| Climbing | 81 | 83 |
| 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.
Find my bikeRelated comparisons
- BMC Teammachine R 01 THREE vs Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- BMC Teammachine R 01 THREE vs Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level - SRAM RED AXS
- Canyon Aeroad CFR AXS vs Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- Canyon Aeroad CFR AXS vs Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level - SRAM RED AXS
- Canyon Aeroad CFR Di2 vs Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- Canyon Aeroad CFR Di2 vs Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level - SRAM RED AXS