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Today’s DealsTarmac Expert SL Compact
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Rim |
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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Oct 2010 · AJ
Every year bike companies come out with lighter, stiffer, faster and more comfortable bikes. It seems impossible to engineer something that has such opposite qualities, but stiffer and lighter, but still comfortable to ride, it the ultimate goal. With the 2011 Tarmac Expert Specialized has created a bike with an impressive mix of these qualities. …

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...

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.

Apr 2009 · Cycling News
Race machine for the masses
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1.5"" lower HS bearing |
|---|---|
| Fork | Tarmac full FACT carbon monocoque, OS race for 1.5"" bearing |
| Bottom Bracket | With Crankset |
| Headset | Aheadset Stainless Race Steel Balls w/ top cap w/ 20mm of spacers |
| Stem | Specialized Pro-Set, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Specialized Pro Ergo 2014 alloy |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupe w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails |
| Seatpost | Specialized FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Silver cage/black body, w/ black toe clips and strap |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra STI, flight deck compatible |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra STI, flight deck compatible |
| Rims | Front: Mavic Ksyrium Equipe, Rear: Mavic Ksyrium Equipe |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Mondo Pro II, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection, Rear: Specialized Mondo Pro II, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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