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2009 Specialized

Tarmac Comp Compact

A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 rim brakes.
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FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
Groupset105
BrakesShimano 105 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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36 mph

Tarmac Comp Compact

40 mph

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Reviews
Road Bike Action
Tour Bikes You Can Own: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3

Aug 2010 · R BA

The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 took the top two podium spots in the Tour de France. Now, it's available for you to own...

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VeloNews
Flanders tech: Cancellara's Specialized Tarmac SL3

Apr 2010 · William Tracy

Fabian Cancellara was obviously the strongest man in the Tour of Flanders, and his Specialized Tarmac SL3 was equally up to the task, despite one small technical difficulty.

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Cycling News
Specialized Tarmac Expert Compact | Cyclingnews.com

Apr 2009 · Cycling News

Race machine for the masses

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized FACT 6r carbon, triple monocoque construction, compact race design

Fork

Specialized FACT carbon, carbon legs and crown, alloy steerer

Bottom Bracket

Shimano 105, Hollowtech II

Headset

Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8"" integrated threadless, sealed cartridge bearings, 25mm alloy 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 Comp, 6061 alloy, short drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm

Saddle

Body Geometry Toupé, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, Cr-Mo rails

Seatpost

Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105, short cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105, braze-on clamp

Crank

Shimano 105

Shifters

Shimano 105, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible

Cassette

Shimano 105, 10-speed 12-27t

Chain

Shimano 105, 10-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano 105, Rear: Shimano 105

TypeShimano 105 Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano 105, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible

Wheels
Rims

Shimano RS-10

Spokes

Stainless bladed

Front Hub

Shimano RS-10, QR

Rear Hub

Shimano RS-10, 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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