Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9
Performance Road View 52 geometry on BikeInsightsStack 527mm · Reach 380mm
Performance Road92%Bigrock
| 52 → S 52 | 92% | Compare |
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Stack, Trail, TT Slope
1 089 $
Performance Road92%Bigrock
Bigrock Sohtea 730g
| 52 → S 52 | 92% | Compare |
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Stack, Trail, TT Slope
1 199 $
Performance Road
Endurance Road92%ONIRII
| 52 → 50 | 92% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Trail, TT Slope
1 519 $
Endurance Road91%Trifox
Trifox X16 QR - Rim 875g
| 52 → 52cm | 91% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Trail, TT Slope
559 $
Performance Road91%Quick Pro
QUICK PRO UR:ONE 685g
| 52 → S (470) | 91% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail
2 799 $
Endurance Road89%Spcycle
Spcycle R088 780g
| 52 → 52 | 89% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
523 €
Endurance Road89%TanTan
TanTan TT-X68 878g 32mm
| 52 → 52 | 89% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ TT Slope
609 $
Performance Road88%TanTan
TanTan TT-X70 870g 32mm
| 52 → 520 | 88% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
429 $
Performance Road87%Trifox
TRIFOX X16 (TA = Thru Axle) 971g 28mm
| 52 → 52cm | 87% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
569 $
Performance Road85%Mondince
Mondince FM126 900g
| 52 → 52 | 85% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube
≈ BB Drop, TT Slope
765 $
Performance Road85%TFSA
TFSA JH-35 700g 30mm
| 52 → 52 | 85% | Compare |
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
1 092 €
Performance Road
Performance Road79%TanTan
TanTan TT-X34 1252g 30mm
| 52 → S / 52 | 79% | Compare |
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
499 $
Performance Road79%BXT
BXT-SL-115 950g 32mm
| 52 → 52 | 79% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
459 $
Performance Road78%Pardus
Pardus Robin EVO 6700g 32mm
| 52 → S | 78% | Compare |
= Stack, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay
≈ Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
4 990 €
Performance Road78%Yoeleo
YOELEO R11 DB 980g 30mm
| 52 → 49 | 78% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Trail
≈ Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 420 $
Performance Road78%LightCarbon
| 52 → 490 | 78% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
Performance Road78%
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame Combination 32mm
| 52 → 52 | 78% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
Performance Road75%BXT
BXT 145 PRO Road 950g 32mm
| 52 → 52 | 75% | Compare |
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
561 €
Performance Road73%Long Teng
LT RD301-D 1350g 38mm
| 52 → 520 | 73% | Compare |
= Chainstay, Trail
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
Performance Road73%Speeder Cycling
| 52 → 480 | 73% | Compare |
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
Performance Road71%Bigrock
Bigrock Aero 920g 30mm
| 52 → 51 | 71% | Compare |
= Stack
≈ Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 380 $
FAQ — Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (52)
What are cheap alternatives to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (52)?
These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (52) at a fraction of the price:
- Bigrock Sohtea TEAM EDITION (92% geometry match)
- Bigrock Sohtea (92% geometry match)
- XMCS APX (92% geometry match)
- ONIRII Ultralight Carbon Climbing Frame Full Internal Cable Layout with Carbon Integrated Handlebar and Fork 700C 680g/1.49 lb (92% geometry match)
- Trifox X16 QR - Rim (91% geometry match)
What frames have the most similar geometry to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (52)?
The Bigrock Sohtea TEAM EDITION is the closest match to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (52) with a 92% 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 (52)?
The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (52) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.39, 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 (52)?
The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (52) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.39. 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.