S-Works Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Frameset – Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe FAQs
What is the S-Works Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Frameset?
It is a premium professional-level carbon road racing frameset featuring the Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe team-inspired design. It is built around Specialized's top-level FACT 12r carbon Tarmac SL9 platform.
What carbon does the S-Works Tarmac SL9 Team Replica use?
It uses S-Works FACT 12r Carbon, Specialized's highest-level carbon construction for the Tarmac SL9. The frame is listed at approximately 687 grams.
Is this the same frame platform used by professional riders?
The Team Replica frameset is based on the Tarmac SL9 platform and carries the Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe team design. Specialized positions the SL9 as its high-performance road racing platform.
Is the Tarmac SL9 Team Replica suitable for racing?
Yes. It is designed specifically for road racing, with a focus on low weight, aerodynamics, stiffness, handling and responsive acceleration.
What aerodynamic technology does the Tarmac SL9 use?
The SL9 incorporates several aerodynamic features, including the Speed Sniffer head tube, Flow Fork, Win Fin and dropped downtube. Specialized states that the narrower Speed Sniffer reduces the frontal area by approximately 10%.
What is Rider-First Engineered™ technology?
Rider-First Engineered™ construction means Specialized engineers the frame across its size range to provide consistent handling, performance and ride characteristics regardless of frame size.
Does the Tarmac SL9 Team Replica have internal cable routing?
Yes. The frame is designed for integrated internal cable routing, creating a clean cockpit and helping improve aerodynamic performance.
Does the Tarmac SL9 use disc brakes?
Yes. The frameset uses flat-mount disc brakes.
What axle standards does the Tarmac SL9 use?
It uses a 12×100 mm front thru-axle and 12×142 mm rear thru-axle.
What bottom bracket does the Tarmac SL9 use?
The frame uses a threaded bottom bracket, making it straightforward to service and compatible with appropriate road cranksets.
Does the Tarmac SL9 use a UDH dropout?
Yes. The official specification lists a UDH dropout.
What headset does the Team Replica frameset use?
It comes with CeramicSpeed SLT headset bearings.
What seatpost comes with the frameset?
The frameset comes with the S-Works Rapide Post, an aerodynamic FACT carbon seatpost designed specifically for the Tarmac platform.
What is the weight of the S-Works Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Frameset?
Specialized lists the complete frameset at approximately 1.56 kg. The frame itself is approximately 687 g. Actual weight can vary depending on size and production specification.
Is the Tarmac SL9 good for climbing?
Yes. Its 687 g FACT 12r carbon frame provides a very low-weight foundation for a lightweight race build, while the aerodynamic design also makes it effective on fast sections.
Is the Tarmac SL9 suitable for long rides?
Yes. Although it is primarily a race-oriented frameset, Specialized designed the Tarmac SL9 to combine speed, handling and compliance, making it suitable for long road rides as well as racing.
Can I build a custom bike using this frameset?
Yes. The frameset is designed for a custom high-end road bike build. You can select your preferred groupset, wheels, handlebar, saddle and other compatible components.
Which groupsets can be fitted to the Tarmac SL9?
The frameset can be built with compatible modern road groupsets such as Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Shimano Ultegra Di2, Shimano 105 Di2, SRAM RED AXS or other compatible systems, depending on the complete component configuration.
Does the Team Replica frameset come with a groupset?
No. It is sold as a frameset, not as a complete groupset-equipped bicycle. BYK India lists it as an S-Works Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Frameset.
What is included with the frameset?
The frameset package includes the S-Works Tarmac SL9 FACT 12r Carbon frame, carbon fork, S-Works Rapide Post and associated headset and seat-clamping components according to the Specialized specification.
Is the S-Works Tarmac SL9 UCI approved?
The Tarmac SL9 is designed as a professional road-racing platform. For sanctioned competition, the complete bicycle should comply with the current UCI technical regulations and equipment requirements.
What makes the Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe Team Replica different from the standard S-Works Tarmac SL9 Frameset?
The primary difference is the exclusive Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe team-replica finish. The underlying platform remains the S-Works Tarmac SL9 with FACT 12r Carbon, Rider-First Engineered construction and Win Tunnel Engineered aerodynamics.
Who should buy the S-Works Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Frameset?
It is ideal for serious road cyclists, racers, collectors, enthusiasts and riders looking to build an elite-level custom race bike with a distinctive professional team finish.
Does the S-Works Tarmac SL9 Team Replica Frameset come with a warranty?
Warranty coverage is subject to Specialized's applicable warranty terms and the warranty provided with the purchase in India. Customers should refer to the warranty documentation supplied with the frameset for the applicable coverage.