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Tarmac Elite Compact
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Rim |
Apr 2009 · Cycling News
Race machine for the masses
Jun 2008 · R BA
Much has been made of the Tarmac SL2 that propels riders like Paolo Bettini and Tom Boonen of Quick-Step and the Gerolsteiner team in the ProTour, while there has been muffled chatter about the lower end Tarmacs that are the beneficiary of the race-tested and proven designs of the pros. Don’t quote us, but we …
| Frame | Specialized FACT 6r carbon, triple monocoque construction, compact race design |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon fork, carbon legs and steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA MegaExo, integrated exterior cartridge bearings, alloy |
| Headset | Specialized Mindset Plus, 1 1/8"" integrated threadless, cartridge sealed bearings, alloy 20mm cone w/ one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4-position adjustable |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert, 6061 alloy, short-reach drop, ergonomic top shaping, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupé Team, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, microfiber cover |
| Pedals | Composite body test ride pedals |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105, short cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, braze-on clamp, bottom pull |
| Crank | FSA Gossamer MegaExo, 2-piece crankset |
| Shifters | Shimano 105, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible |
| Chain | Shimano 105, 10-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads, Rear: Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible |
| Rims | Mavic CXP22 rim, alloy triple-wall, machined sidewalls w/ eyelets |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless 14g, straight-pull aero |
| Front Hub | Specialized forged alloy, 24 hole, double sealed ball bearings, straight pull spokes, QR |
| Rear Hub | Specialized forged alloy, 28 hole, double sealed ball bearings, straight pull spokes, cassette, QR |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23C, aramid bead, 120TPI, Flak Jacket, Rear: Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23C, aramid bead, 120TPI, Flak Jacket |
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