After reading the SL9 riding review article from Bike Magazine, I feel that my sense and thoughts about the SL9 riding experience, which I felt similarly, align well.
The more I ride, the more certain I become that
it is the stable riding sensation that glides smoothly on the road and the stable steering sensation regardless of wind direction. The handling sensation that doesn't waver even in headwinds
I wondered why that might be, and I thought it might be due to the changes in the fork and the design of the narrowed head tube...
Bike Magazine also pointed out that aspect.
Since I have experienced all the Madone SLR 9 AXS 6th, 7th, and 8th generations for a long time (now in my 9th year as a bike enthusiast)
If I were to compare, the riding sensation felt similar to the Madone 7th generation.
For those planning to purchase, please refer to this~~~