Argon 18 PLATINUM DURA ACE 2003 VS Specialized TARMAC ELITE 2010 specs comparison

Argon 18 Platinum Dura Ace

General Infos

Model	Platinum Dura Ace
Manufacturer	Argon 18
Year of production	2003
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Color choice	- Blue and Black - Red and Black -Black
Sizes	- 46cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 46cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium SSC
Rims manufacturer	18-hole and 20-hole Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL
Spoke nipples type	Aluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel	Aero Mavic Zicral

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon Fiber Composite
Frame type	Bonded
Handlebar construction	3T Forgie XL
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	3T Forgie XL
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Argon 18 Platinum Dura Ace Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Argon 18

Other Specs of Argon 18 Platinum Dura Ace

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia SLR
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter U.S.E. Alien

Specialized Tarmac Elite

General Infos

Model	Tarmac Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Carbon and White -Carbon
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Specialized Mondo Pro II
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 Levers Arch Design Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Forged Alloy Sealed
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole MAVIC CXP-22S
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized FACT 8r Carbon
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Specialized Comp Ergo Alloy
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Comp-Set 3D Forged 4-bolt
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X10 CP
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano FC-R550
Crankset parts and sizes	53/39t Teeth Shimano FC-R550
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Tarmac Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Tarmac FACT Carbon Monocoque

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Elite

Component group sets	Shimano 105 Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Body Geometry Toupe With Hollow Cr-Mo Rails
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Comp FACT Carbon With Zertz Insert