Specialized TARMAC EXPERT C2 2009 VS GT FORTE TITANIUM 1998 specs comparison

Specialized Tarmac Expert C2

General Infos

Model	Tarmac Expert C2
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Team Carbon and Red -Gloss Gunmetal
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 Ultegra SL STI Levers Shimano Ultegra SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Ultegra SL
Rims manufacturer	Shimano Ultegra SL
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Bladed Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized FACT 8R Az1 Monocoque Carbon
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Specialized Pro
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Pro-Set
Headset size	1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Campy-style

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Ultegra SL Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Shimano Ultegra SL
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra SL STI
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Tarmac Expert C2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Ultegra SL
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra SL
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Specialized Expert FACT Monocoque

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Expert C2

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra SL
Pedals details	Alloy With Toe Clips And Strap
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Toup+¬
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Pro SL

GT Forte Titanium

General Infos

Model	Forte Titanium
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	1998
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Bead-blasted
Sizes	- 50 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Open SUP
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Profile Ha (millimeters)er
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Vantage

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-6500
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

GT Forte Titanium Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 600 Ultegra GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	GT Edge

Other Specs of GT Forte Titanium

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails GT
Seat post extension	GT Aluminum Micro-adjust