Specialized TARMAC EXPERT COMPACT 2008 VS Balance ST640 1993 specs comparison

Specialized Tarmac Expert Compact

General Infos

Model	Tarmac Expert Compact
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2008
Current price	🛒 View Price →
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 Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	QR QR Rear: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution Cassette Front: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution
Rims manufacturer	Fulcrum Racing 5
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Triple Monocoque Specialized FACT 8r Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	31.8 (millimeters) Specialized Pro
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 Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Ultegra
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Tarmac Expert Compact Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork type	Specialized FACT

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Expert Compact

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
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

Balance ST640

General Infos

Model	ST640
Manufacturer	Balance
Year of production	1993
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- 52 - 54 - 56 - 58 - 60 - 62

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 20c
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Araya CT-19
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Tange Prestige TB
Frame type	TIG-welded Steel
Handlebar construction	SR 6-bend
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	SR Alloy
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Hyperglide
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	42/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano 600 Ultegra STI
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 8-speed

Balance ST640 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	Chrome-moly Taper Gauge

Other Specs of Balance ST640

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra STI
Pedals details	Shimano 600 Ultegra Clipless
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Bontrager Ti
Seat post extension	Balance Stilt