2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 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 Expert in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe in 61 places the top of the head tube 68 mm higher and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +68 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert, 54Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 408mm | +24 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 612mm | +68 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 541mm | 595mm | +54 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1013mm | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 268mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 768mm | 833mm | +65 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473mm | 545mm | +72 mm |
| Fork length | 370mm | 370mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 204mm | +67 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert, 2027 Specialized Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Bull BORA hansgrohe.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL8 ExpertSpecialized 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 ExpertExpert | 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 | SRAM Force AXS E1 HRD | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS E1 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XG-1270 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Force E1 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Force E1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval C38 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force AXS E1 | not listed |
| Headset | Specialized SL7 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 | Specialized S-Works Rapide Post |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | not listed |
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