Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Tarmac Expert Rival
First production 2008
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival 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 10-speed Double Tap Levers
SRAM Rival
SRAM Rival Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes QR
QR
Rear: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution
Cassette
Front: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution
Rims manufacturerFulcrum Racing 5
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Triple Monocoque
Specialized FACT 8r Carbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction 31.8 (millimeters)
Specialized Pro
Handlebar extenderOptional
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)
SRAM 1050
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSRAM Integrated
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
SRAM Rival OCT
Gear shift levers 10-speed Double Tap
SRAM Rival
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on
SRAM Rival
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM Force
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork typeSpecialized FACT

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival

Component group setsSRAM Rival
Available colors - Blue and White
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsTest Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBody Geometry Toup+¬ Team
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
FACT Carbon With Zert Inserts
Specialized Pro SL


Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival bike review

Specialized produced the Tarmac Expert Rival bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,000.00.
Tarmac Expert Rival bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Specialized Road Tarmac Expert Rival 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 Fulcrum Racing 5. Specialized equiped this exact model with SRAM Rival brakes, SRAM Rival, 10-speed Double Tap levers braking system and Front: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution, QR, Rear: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution, cassette, QR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Specialized FACT 8r carbon, triple monocoque material for the frame. Specialized Pro, 31.8mm high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tarmac Expert Rival to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Specialized Comp-Set, 31.8mm clamp.
For the smoothest biking experience SRAM Rival OCT, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to SRAM 1050 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM Rival, 10-speed Double Tap gear shift levers.