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2008 Specialized

Tarmac Pro SL2 Double

A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
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FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetDura-Ace, Ultegra
BrakesShimano Ultegra Rim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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42 mph

Tarmac Pro SL2 Double

40 mph

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Reviews
Cycling News
Specialized Tarmac Expert Compact | Cyclingnews.com

Apr 2009 · Cycling News

Race machine for the masses

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Road Bike Action
Specialized Tarmac Elite

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 …

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design

Fork

Specialized FACT monocoque carbon fork, full carbon legs, crown and steerer

Bottom Bracket

Specialized integrated oversize design

Headset

Specialized Mindset, 1-1/2"" lower bearing, integrated threadless, stainless steel sealed cartridge bearings, 8mm carbon cone w/ one 10mm and two 5mm carbon spacers

Stem

S-Works Pro-Set stem, 31.8mm handlebar clamp 4-position adjustable, Ti hardware

Handlebar

S-Works SL FACT carbon aero handlebar, short-reach drop, 31.8mm clamp

Saddle

Body Geometry Toupé, Team, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, microfiber cover

Pedals

Composite body test ride pedals

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace, short cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra, braze-on

Crank

Specialized Pro Carbon, integrated oversized design

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible

Cassette

SRAM OG-1070, 10-speed 11-28t

Chain

Shimano Dura-Ace, 10-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra

TypeShimano Ultegra Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Dura-Ace, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible

Wheels
Rims

Roval Fuseé, SL, E5 Alloy

Spokes

DT Stainless 14/15g butted aero

Front Hub

Roval Fuseé, SL, carbon body w/ alloy flanges, Roval Ti QR

Rear Hub

Roval Fuseé, SL, CNC alloy body, alloy cassette, Roval Ti 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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