Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model S-Works Tarmac SL2
First production 2008
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2 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 10-speed Double Tap Levers
SRAM Red
SRAM Red Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Roval Rapide SL
Roval Ti QR
Roval Ti QR
Alloy Ccassette
Carbon Hub Body
Front: Roval Rapide SL
Rims manufacturerRoval Rapide SL Carbon
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Aero
DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsS-Works FACT 11r Carbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction Carbon Bar and stem Combo
S-Works Barmac Wedge
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Carbon Bar and stem Combo
S-Works Barmac Wedge
Headset size Integrated Ceramic Bearings 1.5 (inches) Bottom 1 1/8 (inches) Top
1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Mindset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM 1090R
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 levers 10-speed Double Tap
SRAM Red
Rear gear set 11 - 26 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
SRAM Red
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM Red
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork typeS-Works FACT Monocoque Carbon

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2

Component group setsSRAM Red
Available colors - Carbon and Red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsTest Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Ti Rails
Body Geometry Toupé Team
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
FACT Carbon With Zertz Insert
S-Works SL


Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2 bike review

Specialized produced the S-Works Tarmac SL2 bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $8,500.00.
S-Works Tarmac SL2 bike is available in many sizes such as 49 , 52 , 54 , 56 , 58 and 61 .
Specialized Road S-Works Tarmac SL2 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Carbon and Red .
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 Rapide SL Carbon. Specialized equiped this exact model with SRAM Red brakes, SRAM Red, 10-speed Double Tap levers braking system and Front: Roval Rapide SL, carbon hub body, Roval Ti QR, Rear: Roval Rapide SL, alloy ccassette, Roval Ti QR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used S-Works FACT 11r carbon material for the frame. S-Works Barmac Wedge, carbon bar/stem combo high strength material is used on the handlebar of this S-Works Tarmac SL2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of S-Works Barmac Wedge, carbon bar/stem combo.
For the smoothest biking experience S-Works FACT carbon crankset, integrated oversize, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to SRAM 1090R chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM Red, 10-speed Double Tap gear shift levers.