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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 |
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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, carbon legs, alloy crown and steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano FC-4500 |
| Headset | Specialized Campy style, 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 Pavé II, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, aluminum head, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105, short cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, braze-on clamp |
| Crank | Shimano Compact |
| Shifters | Shimano 105, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 10-speed 12-27t |
| 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, 28/32h w/ eyelets |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Champion, stainless 14g w/ ProLoc brass nipples |
| Front Hub | Specialized forged alloy, 28h, sealed ball bearings, QR |
| Rear Hub | Specialized forged alloy, 32h, double sealed ball bearings, cassette, QR |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, Flak Jacket, Rear: Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, Flak Jacket |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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