Cannondale CAAD8 7 SORA 2011 VS Specialized TARMAC EXPERT 2006 specs comparison

Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora

General Infos

Model	CAAD8 7 Sora
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Magnesium White with Charcoal Gray (gloss) -Race Red with White (gloss)
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	Shimano Sora 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
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth FSA Vero
Gear shift levers	Shimano Sora
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Sora Long Cage
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Cannondale Ultra Carbon

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora

Component group sets	Shimano Sora
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

General Infos

Model	Tarmac Expert
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2006
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	120TPI Aramid Bead 700 X 23c Specialized Mondo Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	10-speed STI Shimano Ultegra Flight Deck Compatible With Brake Lever Ex Levers Shimano Ultegra Front and Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic QR Mavic Ksyrium Equipe
Rims manufacturer	18-hole and 20-hole Mavic Ksyrium Equipe
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Aero Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Triple Monocoque Specialized FACT 6r Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	31.8 All Aluminum Racing Drop Specialized Pro Lightweight Handlebar
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	3D Forged Alloy 4-bolt 31.8 (millimeters) Specialized Pro-Set Lightweight Stem
Headset size	Sealed 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Mindset Plus Integrated Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Ultegra Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Hollowtech II 2-piece Design Double Crankset Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	10-speed STI Flight Deck Compatible Shimano Ultegra
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Tarmac Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Short Cage Shimano Ultegra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Specialized FACT Monocoque Carbon Fork

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Expert

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra 10-Speed
Pedals details	Composite-body Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Carbon Reinfoced Base Microfiber Cover Body Geometry Alias
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Pavé FACT Carbon Seatpost With Zertz Insert