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 54 geometry on BikeInsightsStack 544mm · Reach 384mm
TanTan TT-X67Performance Road
84%TanTan
TanTan TT-X67 923g 32mm
54 → 5484% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, BB Drop, Top Tube
Stack, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$539
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame CombinationPerformance Road
82%
54 → 5482% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
Stack, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
XMCS APXPerformance Road
81%Xiamen CarbonSpeed (XMCS)
54 → M81% Compare
= Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
Stack, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
Speeder Cycling Carbon Integrated Road Disc Frameset (SC-R55D)Performance Road
80%Speeder Cycling
54 → 51080% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
evolve CIMA Speed ArtistPerformance Road
79%Evolve
54 → M79% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$2,299
Bigrock Sohtea TEAM EDITIONPerformance Road
79%Bigrock
54 → M 5479% Compare
= Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
Stack, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$1,089
Bigrock SohteaPerformance Road
79%Bigrock
54 → M 5479% Compare
= Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
Stack, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$1,199
XMCS VRTPerformance Road
78%Xiamen CarbonSpeed (XMCS)
54 → Medium78% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
Trifox X16 QR - RimEndurance Road
78%Trifox
54 → 54cm78% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$559
LT RD301-DPerformance Road
78%Long Teng
LT RD301-D 1350g 38mm
54 → 52078% Compare
= Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Top Tube, TT Slope
Bigrock AeroPerformance Road
78%Bigrock
Bigrock Aero 920g 30mm
54 → 5378% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, BB Drop
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,380
TanTan TT-X34Performance Road
77%TanTan
TanTan TT-X34 1252g 30mm
54 → M / 5477% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$499
Mondince FM126Performance Road
77%Mondince
54 → 5477% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$765
TanTan TT-X68Endurance Road
77%TanTan
TanTan TT-X68 878g 32mm
54 → 5477% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, TT Slope
$609
Pardus Robin EVOPerformance Road
76%Pardus
Pardus Robin EVO 6700g 32mm
54 → M76% Compare
= Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Top Tube
Stack, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
€4,990
LTK266-D--SLPerformance Road
76%Long Teng
LTK266-D--SL 760g 35mm
54 → M76% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail
ONIRII Ultralight Carbon Climbing Frame Full Internal Cable Layout with Carbon Integrated Handlebar and Fork 700C 680g/1.49 lbEndurance Road
76%ONIRII
54 → 5476% Compare
= Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Top Tube
Stack, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
$1,519
ICAN FL1Performance Road
76%ICAN (Triaero)
ICAN FL1 795g 32mm
54 → 5476% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, TT Slope
TRIFOX X16 (TA = Thru Axle)Performance Road
75%Trifox
54 → 54cm75% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$569
Spcycle R088Endurance Road
75%Spcycle
54 → 5475% Compare
= Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Top Tube
Stack, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
€523
BXT 145 PRO RoadPerformance Road
75%BXT
54 → 5475% Compare
= Chainstay
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
€561

FAQ — Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (54)

What are cheap alternatives to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (54)?

These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (54) at a fraction of the price:

What frames have the most similar geometry to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (54)?

The TanTan TT-X67 is the closest match to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (54) with a 84% 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 (54)?

The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (54) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.42, which is moderate. This geometry offers a balanced riding position — sporty enough for spirited riding, yet comfortable for longer distances. A versatile choice for most riders.

What type of bike is the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (54)?

The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (54) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.42. Its riding character is moderate — a versatile all-rounder balancing speed and comfort. 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.