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    Tarmac Expert2016 Specialized
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    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Race
    5.4
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Shimano Ultegra Rim
    		Ultegra
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Tarmac Expert is a carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.

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    Insights
    Gear Range

    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

    (climbing)

    41 mph

    Tarmac Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Tarmac Expert2016 Specialized
    Frame

    Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, tapered/shaped 1-1/8"" to size-specific lower head tube, compact race design, internal cable routing

    BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit

    Fork

    S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, size-specific taper

    Bottom Bracket

    BB30, press-fit

    Headset

    1-1/8"" upper, size-specific lower, stainless steel cartridge bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 25mm carbon spacers

    Stem

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Handlebar

    Specialized Expert, shallow drop, alloy, 123mm drop, 75mm reach

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Toupé Expert Gel, hollow Ti rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

    S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset, 27.2mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    Crank

    FSA SL-K Light, BB30, 52/36T

    Shifters

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28t

    Chain

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra

    Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Fulcrum Racing S-19 Light, Rear: Fulcrum Racing S-19 Light

    Tires

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm

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