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 58 geometry on BikeInsightsStack 591mm · Reach 402mm
Bigrock Sohtea TEAM EDITIONPerformance Road
98%Bigrock
58 → XL 5898% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
Stack, Trail, TT Slope
$1,089
Bigrock SohteaPerformance Road
98%Bigrock
58 → XL 5898% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
Stack, Trail, TT Slope
$1,199
XMCS APXPerformance Road
92%Xiamen CarbonSpeed (XMCS)
58 → L92% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop
Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
Trifox X16 QR - RimEndurance Road
92%Trifox
58 → 5892% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
Trail, TT Slope
$559
ICAN FL1Performance Road
90%ICAN (Triaero)
ICAN FL1 795g 32mm
58 → 5890% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
TT Slope
TanTan TT-X68Endurance Road
89%TanTan
TanTan TT-X68 878g 32mm
58 → 5889% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
TT Slope
$609
Mondince FM126Performance Road
87%Mondince
58 → 5887% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$765
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame CombinationPerformance Road
85%
58 → 5885% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, TT Slope
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop
Spcycle R088Endurance Road
84%Spcycle
58 → 5884% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Top Tube
Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
€523
TRIFOX X16 (TA = Thru Axle)Performance Road
83%Trifox
58 → 58cm83% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$569
TanTan TT-X70Performance Road
83%TanTan
TanTan TT-X70 870g 32mm
58 → 58083% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Top Tube
Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
$429
TanTan TT-X67Performance Road
79%TanTan
TanTan TT-X67 923g 32mm
58 → 5879% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, BB Drop
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$539
VeloBuild VB-R-268Endurance Road
79%VeloBuild
58 → XL 5879% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
$499
TFSA JH-35Performance Road
78%TFSA
TFSA JH-35 700g 30mm
58 → 5878% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Top Tube
Stack, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
€1,092
TanTan TT-R18Performance Road
77%TanTan
TanTan TT-R18 1052g 32mm
58 → XL77% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
Stack, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$479
XMCS VRTPerformance Road
75%Xiamen CarbonSpeed (XMCS)
58 → XLarge75% Compare
= Stack, Chainstay
Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
Dengfu FM098 DISCPerformance Road
75%Deng Fu
58 → 58cm75% Compare
= Head Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,399
TanTan TT-X34Performance Road
74%TanTan
TanTan TT-X34 1252g 30mm
58 → XL / 5874% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$499
Elilee BLIZE XXE ROAD FRAMEPerformance Road
72%Elilee
58 → XL72% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, BB Drop
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,820
Dengfu R12 DISCPerformance Road
71%Deng Fu
58 → 5871% Compare
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,899
Pardus Robin EVOPerformance Road
70%Pardus
Pardus Robin EVO 6700g 32mm
58 → XL70% Compare
= Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
€4,990

FAQ — Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (58)

What are cheap alternatives to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (58)?

These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (58) at a fraction of the price:

What frames have the most similar geometry to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (58)?

The Bigrock Sohtea TEAM EDITION is the closest match to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (58) with a 98% 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 (58)?

The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (58) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.47, 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 (58)?

The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (58) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.47. 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.