Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9
Performance Road View 56 geometry on BikeInsightsStack 565mm · Reach 395mm
Performance Road
Performance Road95%Bigrock
| 56 → L 56 | 95% | Compare |
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Stack, Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$1,089
Performance Road95%Bigrock
Bigrock Sohtea 730g
| 56 → L 56 | 95% | Compare |
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Stack, Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$1,199
Endurance Road92%Trifox
Trifox X16 QR - Rim 875g
| 56 → 56cm | 92% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$559
Performance Road90%TanTan
TanTan TT-X34 1252g 30mm
| 56 → L / 56 | 90% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$499
Endurance Road89%TanTan
TanTan TT-X68 878g 32mm
| 56 → 56 | 89% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ TT Slope
$609
Performance Road
Performance Road87%Mondince
Mondince FM126 900g
| 56 → 56 | 87% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$765
Endurance Road85%Spcycle
Spcycle R088 780g
| 56 → 56 | 85% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Top Tube
≈ Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
€523
Endurance Road84%ONIRII
| 56 → 56 | 84% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Top Tube
≈ Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
$1,519
Performance Road83%TanTan
TanTan TT-X70 870g 32mm
| 56 → 560 | 83% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Top Tube
≈ Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
$429
Performance Road83%Trifox
TRIFOX X16 (TA = Thru Axle) 971g 28mm
| 56 → 56cm | 83% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$569
Performance Road82%BXT
BXT 145 PRO Road 950g 32mm
| 56 → 56 | 82% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
€561
Endurance Road80%VeloBuild
VeloBuild VB-R-268 950g 32mm
| 56 → L 56 | 80% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$499
Performance Road80%Long Teng
LT RD301-D 1350g 38mm
| 56 → 560 | 80% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
Performance Road80%Bigrock
Bigrock Aero 920g 30mm
| 56 → 59 | 80% | Compare |
= BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,380
Performance Road79%
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame Combination 32mm
| 56 → 56 | 79% | Compare |
= Stack, Seat Tube Angle
≈ Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
Performance Road79%Deng Fu
Dengfu FM098 DISC 32mm
| 56 → 56cm | 79% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle
≈ Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,399
Performance Road78%BXT
BXT-SL-115 950g 32mm
| 56 → 56 | 78% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$459
Performance Road78%Elilee
| 56 → L | 78% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,820
Performance Road78%TFSA
TFSA JH-35 700g 30mm
| 56 → 56 | 78% | Compare |
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
≈ Stack, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
€1,092
Performance Road77%Deng Fu
Dengfu R12 DISC 32mm
| 56 → 56 | 77% | Compare |
= Seat Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,899
FAQ — Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (56)
What are cheap alternatives to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (56)?
These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (56) at a fraction of the price:
- XMCS APX (95% geometry match)
- Bigrock Sohtea TEAM EDITION (95% geometry match)
- Bigrock Sohtea (95% geometry match)
- Trifox X16 QR - Rim (92% geometry match)
- TanTan TT-X34 (90% geometry match)
What frames have the most similar geometry to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (56)?
The XMCS APX is the closest match to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (56) with a 95% 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 (56)?
The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (56) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.43, 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 (56)?
The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (56) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.43. 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.