Is the Tarmac SL9 Comp worth $2,200?

At $2,200 it is one of the cheaper ways into a current Tarmac frame with electronic shifting. The 105 Di2 groupset is reliable, and the frame leaves room to upgrade wheels later.

How does it compare to the S-Works or Pro SL9?

It uses the same frame family and geometry but a lower-grade carbon layup and heavier components. The Pro and S-Works builds are lighter and stiffer, and cost considerably more.

What groupset does it have?

It comes with Shimano 105 Di2, a 12-speed electronic groupset with hydraulic disc brakes. Shifting is wired to a central battery that needs periodic charging.

What size should I get?

Specialized sizes the Tarmac by frame size rather than S/M/L, so check the geometry chart against your current bike's reach and stack. A bike fit is the safest way to pick.

Only one store lists it new at $2,200 as of November 5, 2026, so there is no recent range to time a purchase against. Watch for end-of-season sales on prior-year builds.

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Specialized Tarmac SL9 Comp Shimano 105 Di2

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Specialized Tarmac SL9 Comp Shimano 105 Di2

Deal score 7.8 · Steal

$2,200.00$4,200.00 Kingcyclesport's regular price

You save $2,000.00 at Kingcyclesport

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Specs

Frame Material: Carbon
Color: Black
With Hydraulic Brake: Yes
Number Of Speeds: 12 speed

About the Specialized Tarmac SL9 Comp Shimano 105 Di2

The Tarmac SL9 Comp is Specialized's mid-tier carbon road race bike, built with a 12-speed Shimano 105 Di2 electronic groupset and hydraulic disc brakes. It brings the SL9 frame shape down from the S-Works and Pro builds at a fraction of the cost, with the same race geometry and a full carbon frame. The best new price is $2,200 at Kingcyclesport as of November 5, 2026, and only one store lists it new, so there is no recent price range to compare against.

Best forRoad racers on a mid-range budgetRiders who want electronic shifting without flagship pricingCrit-criteria and fast group-ride ridersUpgrading from an aluminum or older carbon bike

Pros

Full carbon frame with race-focused geometry
Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed electronic shifting
Hydraulic disc brakes for confident stopping
Cheaper than the Pro and S-Works SL9 builds
Clean, integrated look in black

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