Trek Madone SLR 7 AXS Gen 8 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
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
- Price
- The Trek Madone SLR 7 AXS Gen 8 is £1,049 cheaper — £7,700 against £8,749.
Side by side
| Spec | Madone SLR 7 AXS Gen 8 | Tarmac SL9 S-Level - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,700 | £8,749 |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 7.1 kg |
| Frame | carbon | carbon |
| Groupset | SRAM Force AXS E1 2x12 electronic | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 2x12 electronic |
| Stack / reach | 1.44 | 1.43 |
| Tyre clearance | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Lowest gear | 29 in | 29 in |
| Mudguard mounts | No | No |
| Comfort | 40 | 44 |
| Speed | 82 | 83 |
| Climbing | 80 | 81 |
| Value | 0 | 0 |
Neither might be the right answer
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