Specialized TARMAC ELITE COMPACT 2008 VS Marin FAIRFAX 2011 specs comparison

Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact

General Infos

Model	Tarmac Elite Compact
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	34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer MegaExo
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact 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 Compact

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Body Geometry Toup+¬ Team
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FACT Carbon With Zert Inserts Specialized Pro SL

Marin Fairfax

General Infos

Model	Fairfax
Manufacturer	Marin
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black and fluoro green
Sizes	- 15 - 17 - 19 - 20.5 - 22

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 28c Kenda Road
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Integrated Levers Forged Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole Alex DC-19
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. WTB Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6061 Triple Butted Aluminum
Frame type	Aluminum
Handlebar construction	Double Butted 6061 Alloy
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy Threadless
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Double Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	52/42/30t Teeth TruVativ Touro 3.0
Gear shift levers	Shimano ST-R225 EZ-Fire
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed

Marin Fairfax Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano R443
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Sora
Fork material	Carbon
Fork type	RFE Carbon

Other Specs of Marin Fairfax

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Marin ALP With Gel
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Comp Alloy Micro Adjust