Cannondale CAAD8 6 TIAGRA 2011 VS Specialized TARMAC EXPERT X2 2009 specs comparison

Cannondale CAAD8 6 Tiagra

General Infos

Model	CAAD8 6 Tiagra
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2011
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Color choice	- Magnesium White with Indigo Blue (gloss) -Jet Black (matte)
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Schwalbe Lugano
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Cannondale C4 Levers Cannondale C4 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Formula RB-52 Front: Formula RB-51
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Maddux DRX 4000
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	Cannondale C4 Compact
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C4
Headset size	Tange Si

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X9
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA MegaEXO
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth FSA Omega Mega Exo
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale CAAD8 6 Tiagra Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Cannondale Ultra Carbon

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 6 Tiagra

Component group sets	Shimano Tiagra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Cannondale Stage With Steel Rails
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C4

Specialized Tarmac Expert X2

General Infos

Model	Tarmac Expert X2
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Gloss White and Purple - Team Carbon and Red -Gloss Carbon and Blue
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
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra SL STI Levers Shimano Ultegra SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Ultegra SL
Rims manufacturer	Shimano Ultegra SL
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Bladed Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized FACT 8R Az1 Monocoque Carbon
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Specialized Pro
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Pro-Set
Headset size	1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Campy-style

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Ultegra SL Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra SL
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra SL STI
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Tarmac Expert X2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Ultegra SL
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra SL
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Specialized Expert FACT Monocoque

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Expert X2

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra SL
Pedals details	Alloy With Toe Clips And Strap
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Toupé
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Pro SL