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
All44S:R 1.3749S:R 1.3752S:R 1.3954S:R 1.4256S:R 1.4358S:R 1.4761S:R 1.5
View 61 geometry on BikeInsightsStack 612mm · Reach 408mm
Mondince FM126Performance Road
88%Mondince
Mondince FM126 900g
61 → 6188% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
765 $
XMCS APXPerformance Road
87%Xiamen CarbonSpeed (XMCS)
XMCS APX 35mm
61 → XL87% Compare
= Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube
≈ Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope
QUICK PRO UR:ONEPerformance Road
79%Quick Pro
QUICK PRO UR:ONE 685g
61 → XL (542)79% Compare
= Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Trail, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Top Tube
2 799 $
TanTan TT-X34Performance Road
75%TanTan
TanTan TT-X34 1252g 30mm
61 → XXL / 6075% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
499 $
evolve CIMA Speed ArtistPerformance Road
74%Evolve
evolve CIMA Speed Artist 750g 32mm
61 → XL74% Compare
= Chainstay, TT Slope
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
2 299 $
Dengfu FM098 DISCPerformance Road
74%Deng Fu
Dengfu FM098 DISC 32mm
61 → 61cm74% Compare
= Head Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 399 $
Dengfu R12 DISCPerformance Road
73%Deng Fu
Dengfu R12 DISC 32mm
61 → 6173% Compare
= Stack, Seat Tube Angle
≈ Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 899 $
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame CombinationPerformance Road
66%
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame Combination 32mm
61 → 6166% Compare
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
Elilee BLIZE XXE ROAD FRAMEPerformance Road
66%Elilee
Elilee BLIZE XXE ROAD FRAME 30mm
61 → XXL66% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, BB Drop, TT Slope
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube
1 820 $
LTK266-D--SLPerformance Road
64%Long Teng
LTK266-D--SL 760g 35mm
61 → XXL64% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube
YOELEO R11 DBPerformance Road
55%Yoeleo
YOELEO R11 DB 980g 30mm
61 → 5855% Compare
= Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 420 $
LightCarbon LCR007-D New Road Disc Brake Frame With Flat MountPerformance Road
50%LightCarbon
LightCarbon LCR007-D New Road Disc Brake Frame With Flat Mount
61 → 58050% Compare
= Wheelbase
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
TFSA JH-35Performance Road
44%TFSA
TFSA JH-35 700g 30mm
61 → 5844% Compare
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 092 €
Trifox X16 QR - RimEndurance Road
43%Trifox
Trifox X16 QR - Rim 875g
61 → 5843% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
559 $
TRIFOX X16 (TA = Thru Axle)Performance Road
43%Trifox
TRIFOX X16 (TA = Thru Axle) 971g 28mm
61 → 58cm43% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
569 $
Bigrock Sohtea TEAM EDITIONPerformance Road
43%Bigrock
Bigrock Sohtea TEAM EDITION 603g
61 → XL 5843% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 089 $
Bigrock SohteaPerformance Road
43%Bigrock
Bigrock Sohtea 730g
61 → XL 5843% Compare
= Chainstay, BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 199 $
Spcycle R088Endurance Road
42%Spcycle
Spcycle R088 780g
61 → 5842% Compare
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
523 €

FAQ — Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (61)

What are cheap alternatives to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (61)?

These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (61) at a fraction of the price:

What frames have the most similar geometry to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (61)?

The Mondince FM126 is the closest match to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (61) with a 88% 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 (61)?

The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (61) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.5, which is relaxed. This endurance-oriented geometry places the rider in a more upright position, reducing strain on the back and neck. Ideal for long rides, gran fondos, and all-day comfort.

What type of bike is the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (61)?

The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 (61) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.5. Its riding character is relaxed — endurance-oriented with an upright, comfortable 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.