Klein Q-CARBON RACE 2003 VS Specialized TARMAC COMP COMPACT 2008 specs comparison
Klein Q-Carbon Race
General InfosModel | Q-Carbon Race |
Manufacturer | Klein |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Higher Cloud Silver |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 52cm (centimeters)- 55cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 52cm (centimeters)- 55cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Bontrager Race Limited |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control LeversShimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Select |
Rims manufacturer | 20-hole and 24-holeBontrager Select |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | AeroDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ButtedAluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Not Available |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Select |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-5500 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano 105 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth9-speed |
Klein Q-Carbon Race Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-onShimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SS |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber With Aluminum Steerer |
Fork type | Klein Straight Blade |
Other Specs of Klein Q-Carbon Race
Component group sets | Road Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | CZR+ |
Seat post extension | Bontrager Sport |

Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact
General InfosModel | Tarmac Comp Compact |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Gerolsteiner |
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 105 STI Dual Control LeversShimano 105 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RS-10 |
Rims manufacturer | Shimano RS-10 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Triple MonocoqueSpecialized FACT 6r Carbon |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) Ergonomic Top Shaping Short-reach DropSpecialized Expert |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) ClampSpecialized Comp-Set |
Headset size | Integrated Threadless1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Mindset Plus |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano 105 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano 105 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 TeethShimano 105 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth10-speed |
Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-onShimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon and carbon Steerer |
Fork type | Specialized FACT |
Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact
Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
Pedals details | Test Ride Pedals |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Body Geometry Toup+¬ Team |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FACT Carbon With Zert InsertsSpecialized Pro SL |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Klein provided us with the latest version of its Q-Carbon Race bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Klein Q-Carbon Race Road here
- Get your Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact Road here