Show Notes
The Specialized Tarmac SL9 has been launched, so we break it down top to bottom. How does it stack against the best bike form Cannondale, Giant, Cervelo and Trek in 2026. Jesse is also testing his wide tyres, this time in a local criterium.
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Chapters 00:00 intro 00:45 SL9 SPEED TESTS 13:10 BIKE RADAR REVIEW 25:41 HOW DOES IT RANK? 35:49 WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BUY? 41:27 DURIANRIDERS OPINION 51:36 JESSE RACES 35MM TYRES 1:16:01 TOUR HEAT TECH 1:21:21 NEW ORBEA AERO BIKE 1:28:04 WHEN TO START PREPARING
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