Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model S-Works Tarmac SL
First production 2008
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL Parts   
Available Sizes - 49
- 52
- 54
- 56
- 58
- 61


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c S-Works Mondo Open Tubular
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Roval Fusee Star
Roval Ti QR
Roval Ti QR
Alloy Cassette
Forged And CNC Hub Body
Forged And CNC Hub Body
Front: Roval Fusee Star
Rims manufacturerRoval Fusee Star
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Aero
DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsS-Works FACT 10r Carbon Az1
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction 31.8 Clamp
FACT Carbon Aero Handlebar
Short-reach Drop
S-Works SL
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details 31.8 Clamp
S-Works Pro-Set
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Mindset Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeS-Works Integrated Oversized
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Integrated Oversize
S-Works FACT Carbon Crankset
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 27 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters)
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork typeS-Works FACT Monocoque Carbon

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Gerolstiner
- Red and White
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsTest Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Ti Rails
Body Geometry Toup+¬ Team
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
FACT Carbon With Zertz Insert
S-Works SL


Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL bike review

Specialized produced the S-Works Tarmac SL bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,500.00.
S-Works Tarmac SL bike is available in many sizes such as 49 , 52 , 54 , 56 , 58 and 61 .
Specialized Road S-Works Tarmac SL can be found in a few colors, among these colors Gerolstiner and Red and White .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c S-Works Mondo Open Tubular tires and DT Swiss stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Roval Fusee Star. Specialized equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control levers braking system and Front: Roval Fusee Star, forged and CNC hub body, Roval Ti QR, Rear: Roval Fusee Star, forged and CNC hub body, alloy cassette, Roval Ti QR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used S-Works FACT 10r carbon Az1 material for the frame. S-Works SL, FACT carbon aero handlebar, short-reach drop, 31.8 clamp high strength material is used on the handlebar of this S-Works Tarmac SL to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of S-Works Pro-Set, 31.8 clamp.
For the smoothest biking experience S-Works FACT carbon crankset, integrated oversize, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano Dura-Ace chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control gear shift levers.