Specialized TARMAC ELITE X2 2009 VS Cannondale CAAD9 6 TRIPLE 2008 specs comparison

Specialized Tarmac Elite X2

General Infos

Model	Tarmac Elite X2
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2009
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Color choice	- Team Carbon and Red -Gloss Carbon and Blue
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 Levers Ultralight Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole Mavic CXP22
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. DT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized FACT 6R Monocoque Carbon
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Specialized Comp
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Comp-Set
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Campy-style

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	Shimano FC-4500
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Tarmac Elite X2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Specialized FACT

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Elite X2

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Alloy With Toe Clips And Strap
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Toupé
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Pavé II

Cannondale CAAD9 6 Triple

General Infos

Model	CAAD9 6 Triple
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Race Red -Jet Black with HI-Bright Front
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Maxxis Fuse
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra Levers Shimano Tiagra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano WH-R500A
Rims manufacturer	Shimano WH-R500A
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Shimano

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	CAAD9 Optimo
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	ControlTech Compact
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C4
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Alloy Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 9 Speed
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Tiagra
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50 Teeth Shimano Tiagra Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Cannondale CAAD9 6 Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Cannondale Slice Ultra

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD9 6 Triple

Component group sets	Shimano Tiagra
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Ponza
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped