Specialized Tarmac Elite 2008 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Specialized |
| Model | Tarmac Elite |
| First production | 2008 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Specialized Tarmac Elite Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 19 (inches) / 49 (cm) - 20 (inches) / 52 (cm) - 21 (inches) / 54 (cm) - 22 (inches) / 56 (cm) - 23 (inches) / 58 (cm) - 24 (inches) / 61 (cm) |
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 Levers Shimano 105 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Forged Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Triple Monocoque Specialized FACT 6r Carbon |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) Ergonomic Top Shaping Short-reach Drop Specialized Expert |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized Comp-Set |
| Headset size | Integrated Threadless 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Mindset Plus |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA MegaEXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth FSA Gossamer MegaExo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed |
Specialized Tarmac Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer |
| Fork type | Specialized FACT |
Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Elite
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Available colors | - Blue and White |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Test Ride Pedals |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Body Geometry Toupé Team |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FACT Carbon With Zert Inserts Specialized Pro SL |
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Specialized Tarmac Elite bike review
Specialized produced the Tarmac Elite bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,950.00.
Tarmac Elite bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Specialized Road Tarmac Elite can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue and White .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Specialized Mondo Pro tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 22, 24-hole/28-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Shimano 105 brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers braking system and Specialized forged alloy hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Specialized FACT 6r carbon, triple monocoque material for the frame. Specialized Expert, short-reach drop, ergonomic top shaping, 31.8mm high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tarmac Elite to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Specialized Comp-Set, 31.8mm clamp.
For the smoothest biking experience FSA Gossamer MegaExo, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano 105 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.