Specialized Tarmac SL9 Expert AXS — Road Bike

Frame: Tarmac SL9 FACT 10r carbon, Rider-First Engineered and Win Tunnel Engineered, narrowed Speed Sniffer head tube, Win Fin seat tube junction, dropped down tube, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, UDH dropout; FACT 12r carbon Flow Fork, 12x100mm thru-axle

Drivetrain: SRAM Force AXS E1, 12-speed wireless electronic shifting; SRAM Force E1 crankset, 48/35t; SRAM Force XG-1270 E1 cassette, 10-36t; SRAM Force E1 Flattop chain; SRAM DUB BSA 68 bottom bracket

Brakes: SRAM Force E1 hydraulic disc with SRAM Force AXS E1 levers

Wheels/Tyres: Roval C38 tubeless-ready carbon wheels, 21mm internal width; S-Works Turbo tyres, 700x30 (32mm measured clearance)

Cockpit: Specialized Expert Shallow Drop alloy handlebar (125mm drop x 75mm reach), Roval Rapide alloy stem, S-Works Tarmac SL8 FACT carbon seatpost (15mm offset), Body Geometry Power Expert saddle with hollow Ti rails, Supacaz Super Sticky Kush bar tape

Standout: Full wireless SRAM Force AXS shifting paired with a WorldTour-proven aero chassis — the sweet-spot build in the SL9 lineup

The Tarmac SL9 Expert AXS is for the road rider who's logging real training miles and racing seriously — someone chasing faster group rides, local time trials, or their next gran fondo and who wants a wireless electronic groupset without stepping up to S-Works pricing. It rewards riders who already know their position and want a stiff, aero-optimized platform to put more of that effort into speed.

Our team at Fresh Air will help you find the right fit in-store at both Kelowna locations. Stop by to work with one of our experienced staff members, or call 250-763-3425.

Before your Tarmac SL9 Expert AXS leaves the shop, our team will dial in your contact points — saddle height, reach, and cleat alignment — so your position matches your riding style and flexibility. We'll also set tyre pressure for the 30mm S-Works Turbo tyres based on your weight and the roads you're riding, and walk you through pairing any computers, power meters, or sensors with the SRAM AXS system. We'll check torque specs on the carbon cockpit and seatpost, and make sure the wireless shifting is indexed and ready to go. Drop into Fresh Air Pandosy (555 Groves Ave) or Fresh Air Dilworth (1656 Dilworth Drive), or book an appointment online.

Q1: What size Specialized Tarmac SL9 Expert AXS do I need?
The Tarmac SL9 is available from size 44 through 61, using Specialized's Rider-First Engineered geometry, which is tuned per size rather than scaled from one master frame. Full geometry details are on the Specialized website — our team at Fresh Air can help you find the right frame size based on your height, inseam, and riding style at either Kelowna location.

Q2: Is the Tarmac SL9 Expert AXS right for Okanagan road riding?
Yes — its aero-focused, race-bred chassis is well suited to the valley's road routes and longer climbs like the approach to Myra Canyon, where a stiff, efficient frame and wireless shifting make a real difference over distance.

Q3: What groupset is on the Tarmac SL9 Expert AXS and is it upgradeable?
It comes with a full SRAM Force AXS 12-speed wireless electronic groupset (shifters, derailleurs, crankset, and brakes). Individual components can be swapped or upgraded down the line — for example to SRAM RED AXS parts — and our service team can advise on compatibility.