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2012 Specialized

Tarmac Compact

CadreCarbone
FourcheCarbone
roues700c Aluminium
Transmission2 × 10
GroupeTiagra
FreinsShimano Tiagra Sur jante
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
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Transmission

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)

58 km/h

Tarmac Compact

64 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Dimensions
49cm

155cm – 163cm

52cm

161cm – 169cm

54cm

166cm – 175cm

56cm

172cm – 181cm

58cm

178cm – 186cm

61cm

183cm – 191cm

🐐 Estimated

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Commentaires

Résumé

The Specialized Tarmac is celebrated for its impressive blend of lightness, stiffness, and comfort, making it a top choice for racing. It features technology trickled down from higher-end models, offering great value. While the bike excels in performance and handling, some components may not meet the high standards set by the frame.

Pros
  • Impressive mix of lightness, stiffness, and comfort

  • Trickle down technology from higher-end models at a more affordable price

  • Excellent power transfer and handling

  • Compliant ride quality on various road surfaces

  • Versatile for both climbing and racing

Cons
  • Some components, like wheels and tyres, are considered the weak link

  • Certain models feature cost-cutting parts that may not match the frame's quality

  • Ergonomics could be improved for better comfort

Key Quotes
The Tarmac Expert delivers at all levels. It is essentially a Pro Tour frame with mid level components to make it more affordable.
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Versatile, but no compromise
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
Superficially flawed if you judge it by componentry. But you shouldn't. The Tarmac offers a great frameset that would be, and is, suited to a far more costly bike.
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road.cc
Specialized Tarmac (2013)

avr. 2013

Superficially flawed if you judge it by componentry. But you shouldn't. The Tarmac offers a great frameset that would be, and is, suited to a far more costly bike

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Cycling Tips
Specialized Tarmac SL4 Pro Review

déc. 2012

At the end of this winter I found myself needing a good race bike. I spoke to Specialized about getting on one of their bikes, but I have to admit, I'd never ridden one of their newer road models; the Roubaix, Tarmac or Venge. I wasn't sure which one to choose but was fortunately given the opportunity to take each

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Cycling Weekly
Specialized Tarmac SL2

déc. 2012 · Kenny Pryde

We test the 2013 entry-level Specialized Tarmac with carbon-fibre SL2 frameset and Shimano Sora components, £1200

Points forts
  • Great frame and fork package

  • Good ride quality

Points faibles
  • Not much

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Tour Pro Bike: Vinokourov’s custom Specialized Tarmac SL4

juil. 2012 · Caley Fretz

With the Kazakh flag, gold housing and other customizations, Vino's Tarmac is a rolling shrine to the veteran all-rounder

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Bikerumor
Review: 2011 Specialized Tarmac Expert

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. …

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

août 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

avr. 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

avr. 2009 · Cycling News

Race machine for the masses

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Géométrie
Spécifications
Construire
Cadre

Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2"" lower bearing, threaded BB

Norme BBBSA, 68mm, Fileté

Fourche

Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2"" bearing

Pédalier

BSA, 68mm, threaded

Casque

1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/2"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

Tige

Specialized EliteSet, 3D forged alloy, 12-degree, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

Guidon

New Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy

Selle

Body Geometry Romin Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails

Tige de selle

New Specialized Sport, alloy, 27.2mm

TypeRigide

Pédales

Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

Groupe
Derailleur arriere

New Shimano Tiagra 10-speed

Dérailleur avant

New Shimano Tiagra 10-speed

Manivelle

New Shimano Tiagra 10-speed

Manettes

New Shimano Tiagra STI 10-speed

Cassette

New Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28t

Chaîne

New Shimano Tiagra 10-speed

Freins

Front: New Shimano Tiagra, Rear: New Shimano Tiagra

TypeShimano Tiagra Sur jante

Leviers de frein

New Shimano Tiagra STI

roues
Jantes

Front: DT Axis 2.0, Rear: DT Axis 2.0

Pneus

Front: Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x23c

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