Specialized Tarmac Elite X2 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Tarmac Elite X2
First production 2009
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Tarmac Elite X2 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 tire700 X 23c Specialized Mondo Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Ultralight Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSpecialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Mavic CXP22
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga.
DT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsSpecialized FACT 6R Monocoque Carbon
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Comp
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Comp-Set
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Campy-style

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeShimano FC-4500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI
Rear gear set 12 - 27 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized Tarmac Elite X2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeSpecialized FACT

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Elite X2

Component group setsShimano 105
Available colors - Gloss Carbon and Blue
- Team Carbon and Red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsAlloy With Toe Clips And Strap
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized BG Toupé
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Specialized Pavé II


Specialized Tarmac Elite X2 bike review

Specialized produced the Tarmac Elite X2 bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,200.00.
Tarmac Elite X2 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 X2 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Gloss Carbon and Blue and Team Carbon and Red .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Specialized Mondo Pro tires and DT Swiss Champion stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP22, 28-hole/32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers braking system and Specialized forged alloy hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Specialized FACT 6R monocoque carbon material for the frame. Specialized Comp high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tarmac Elite X2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Specialized Comp-Set.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano, 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 gear shift levers.