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Specialized Performance Road

Alternatives to Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9

Chinese frame alternatives with similar geometry to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9. Compare stack, reach, and handling characteristics.

Similarity is based on frame geometry only (stack, reach, head tube angle, seat tube angle, chainstay length, wheelbase, BB drop). It does not account for frame appearance, build quality, carbon layup, carbon grade, stiffness, weight, or finish.

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9

Performance Road
View 49 geometry on BikeInsightsStack 514mm · Reach 375mm
Spcycle R088Endurance Road
89%Spcycle
49 → 4989% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ TT Slope
€457 - €504
TanTan TT-X70Performance Road
88%TanTan
TanTan TT-X70 870g 32mm
49 → 49088% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Trail, TT Slope
$589
TanTan TT-X68Endurance Road
88%TanTan
TanTan TT-X68 878g 32mm
49 → 4988% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ TT Slope
$559
QUICK PRO UR:ONEPerformance Road
88%Quick Pro
49 → XS (446)88% Compare
= Stack, BB Drop
≈ Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube
$2,799 - $2,999
Mondince FM126Performance Road
85%Mondince
49 → 4985% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube
≈ BB Drop, TT Slope
$500
Bigrock Sohtea TEAM EDITIONPerformance Road
80%Bigrock
49 → XS 4980% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Stack, Trail, TT Slope
$1,089
Bigrock SohteaPerformance Road
80%Bigrock
49 → XS 4980% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Stack, Trail, TT Slope
$1,199
ONIRII Ultralight Carbon Climbing Frame Full Internal Cable Layout with Carbon Integrated Handlebar and Fork 700C 680g/1.49 lbEndurance Road
79%ONIRII
49 → 4779% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Head Tube Angle, Trail, TT Slope
$1,519
Trifox X16 QR - RimEndurance Road
79%Trifox
49 → 49cm79% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Trail, TT Slope
$559
BXT-SL-115Performance Road
78%BXT
BXT-SL-115 950g 32mm
49 → 4978% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$469 - $559
ICAN FL1Performance Road
78%ICAN (Triaero)
ICAN FL1 795g 32mm
49 → 4978% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
TRIFOX X16 (TA = Thru Axle)Performance Road
77%Trifox
49 → 49cm77% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$569
XMCS APXPerformance Road
76%Xiamen CarbonSpeed (XMCS)
49 → XS76% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
Speeder Cycling Carbon Integrated Road Disc Frameset (SC-R55D)Performance Road
75%Speeder Cycling
49 → 45075% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
VeloBuild VB-R-268Endurance Road
74%VeloBuild
49 → XS 4974% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase
≈ Stack, Reach, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$499
evolve CIMA Speed ArtistPerformance Road
65%Evolve
49 → XS65% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$2,299
BXT 145 PRO RoadPerformance Road
63%BXT
49 → 4763% Compare
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
€543 - €802
TanTan TT-X34Performance Road
61%TanTan
TanTan TT-X34 1252g 30mm
49 → XS / 5061% Compare
= Chainstay, Wheelbase
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$499
Dengfu R12 DISCPerformance Road
61%Deng Fu
Dengfu R12 DISC 1150g 32mm
49 → 4961% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$769
YOELEO R11 DBPerformance Road
60%Yoeleo
YOELEO R11 DB 980g 30mm
49 → 4660% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
€1,420
LightCarbon LCR007-D New Road Disc Brake Frame With Flat MountPerformance Road
60%LightCarbon
49 → 46060% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
Elilee BLIZE XXE ROAD FRAMEPerformance Road
60%Elilee
49 → XS60% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,820 - $2,580
Pardus Robin EVOPerformance Road
60%Pardus
Pardus Robin EVO 6700g 32mm
49 → XS60% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
€4,990

FAQ — Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (49)

What are cheap alternatives to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (49)?

These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (49) at a fraction of the price:

What frames have the most similar geometry to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (49)?

The Spcycle R088 is the closest match to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (49) with a 89% geometry similarity score, based on stack, reach, head tube angle, seat tube angle, chainstay length, and wheelbase.

How aggressive or comfortable is the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (49)?

The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (49) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.37, which is aggressive. This is a race-oriented position that balances aerodynamics with reasonable comfort for long efforts. Typical for high-performance road and aero frames.

What type of bike is the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (49)?

The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (49) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.37. Its riding character is aggressive — performance-focused with a race-ready position. The geometry determines how the bike handles and how the rider is positioned — frames with similar numbers will feel similar on the road, regardless of brand.