2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Demi Dreaming vs 2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe
The 54 is the Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe size closest to your 54 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Demi Dreaming. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Demi Dreaming in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Demi Dreaming, 54Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Demi Dreaming 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 384mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 544mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 541mm | 540mm | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 986mm | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 268mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 768mm | 767mm | −1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473mm | 473mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 370mm | 370mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 140mm | +3 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Demi Dreaming. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Demi Dreaming, 2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL8 LTD Demi DreamingSpecialized 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 LTD Demi DreamingS-Works LTD Demi Dreaming | Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgroheS-Works Team Replica Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 FACT |
| Headset | Specialized SL7 | not listed |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Rapide Post |
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