Specialized TARMAC ELITE 2008 VS Giant TCR ADVANCED RABOBANK 2009 specs comparison

Specialized Tarmac Elite 2008 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Tarmac Elite

General Infos
Model Tarmac Elite
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Blue and White
Sizes - 49cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 49cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)

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 Dual Control Levers
Shimano 105 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSpecialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Triple Monocoque
Specialized FACT 6r Carbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction 31.8 (millimeters)
Ergonomic Top Shaping
Short-reach Drop
Specialized Expert
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 Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA MegaEXO
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
FSA Gossamer MegaExo
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeSpecialized FACT

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Elite

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsTest Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBody Geometry Toupé Team
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
FACT Carbon With Zert Inserts
Specialized Pro SL


Giant TCR Advanced Rabobank 2009 comparison online with competitors

Giant TCR Advanced Rabobank

General Infos
Model TCR Advanced Rabobank
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Rabobank Team
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RS20
Rims manufacturerShimano RS20
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelShimano

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGiant Advanced Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionPRO PLT Anatomic OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsPro PLT Composite 31.8
Headset size1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Giant TCR Advanced Rabobank Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeGiant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant TCR Advanced Rabobank

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extension Aero Diameter
Giant Vector Composite


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