Litespeed TACHYON (02) 1997 VS Specialized TARMAC EXPERT RIVAL 2008 specs comparison
Litespeed Tachyon (02)
General InfosModel | Tachyon (02) |
Manufacturer | Litespeed |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Satin |
Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters)- 51 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 57 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters)- 51 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 57 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 20c IRC PaperLite Plus Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace LeversShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeVelocity Deep-V |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aero-oval3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Profile AirWings |
Handlebar extender | Profile AirStryke |
Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-7700 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-7700 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 21 Teeth9-speed |
Litespeed Tachyon (02) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Dura-Ace |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Kestrel EMS |
Other Specs of Litespeed Tachyon (02)
Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsAvocet O2 40R Kevlar |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterControl Tech Control Post |

Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival
General InfosModel | Tarmac Expert Rival |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue and White |
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 | 10-speed Double Tap Levers SRAM RivalSRAM Rival Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | QR QR Rear: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution CassetteFront: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution |
Rims manufacturer | Fulcrum Racing 5 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Triple MonocoqueSpecialized FACT 8r Carbon |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters)Specialized Pro |
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)SRAM 1050 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | SRAM Integrated |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethSRAM Rival OCT |
Gear shift levers | 10-speed Double TapSRAM Rival |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth10-speed |
Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-onSRAM Rival |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Force |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon and carbon Steerer |
Fork type | Specialized FACT |
Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival
Component group sets | SRAM Rival |
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, Litespeed provided us with the latest version of its Tachyon (02) bike manual
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