Specialized TARMAC ELITE 2008 VS Kona KAPU 1999 specs comparison

Specialized Tarmac Elite
General InfosModel | 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 LeversShimano 105 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-holeMavic CXP 22 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Triple MonocoqueSpecialized FACT 6r Carbon |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) Ergonomic Top Shaping Short-reach DropSpecialized Expert |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) ClampSpecialized Comp-Set |
Headset size | Integrated Threadless1 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 TeethFSA Gossamer MegaExo |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth10-speed |
Specialized Tarmac Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-onShimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon 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 InsertsSpecialized Pro SL |

Kona Kapu
General InfosModel | Kapu |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Martini Green |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 52cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI LeversShimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic CXP 23 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Columbus Progetto Altec 2 |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG92 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-6500 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 38/53 TeethShimano Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth9-speed |
Kona Kapu Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra GS |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Kona Carbon Mud Shark |
Other Specs of Kona Kapu
Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic Road |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Sphere |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterKona O-Beam |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Tarmac Elite bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Tarmac Elite Road here
- Get your Kona Kapu manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Kapu Road here