2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp Shimano vs 2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe
The Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp Shimano in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe in 56 places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp Shimano, 54Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp Shimano 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 395mm | +11 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 565mm | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 541mm | 563mm | +22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 991mm | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 268mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 768mm | 785mm | +17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473mm | 494mm | +21 mm |
| Fork length | 370mm | 370mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 157mm | +20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp Shimano. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp Shimano, 2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp ShimanoSpecialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp ShimanoComp - Shimano 105 Di2 | Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgroheS-Works Team Replica Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL8 FACT | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 FACT |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7170 Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7170 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 R7100 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Headset | Specialized SL7 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 | Specialized S-Works Rapide Post |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
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