Specialized TARMAC ELITE 2008 VS Giant TCR ALLIANCE 2010 specs comparison

Specialized Tarmac Elite

General Infos

Model	Tarmac Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
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 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 Specs

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 Specifications

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
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

Giant TCR Alliance

General Infos

Model	TCR Alliance
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Composite and Red
Sizes	- XS - S - M - M/L - L - XL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Lithion 2
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	SRAM Rival Levers SRAM Rival Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Sealed
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP Custom Color
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Giant Alliance Composite and AL
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	Giant Contact 31.8
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Connect SL
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	SRAM 1050
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	External SRAM GXP
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth SRAM Rival
Gear shift levers	SRAM Rival
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Giant TCR Alliance Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on SRAM Rival
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM Rival
Fork material	Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant TCR Alliance

Component group sets	SRAM Rival
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Pave CX With Manganese Rails
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect SL Composite