Specialized TARMAC EXPERT COMPACT 2008 VS Cannondale SYNAPSE CARBON 6 COMPACT 2010 specs comparison

Specialized Tarmac Expert Compact

General Infos

Model	Tarmac Expert 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 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

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 6 Compact

General Infos

Model	Synapse Carbon 6 Compact
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Fine Silver and Magnesium White with Blue and Black Accents -Jet Black and Magnesium White and Red Accents
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick Folding
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 WH-R500A

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Synapse S.A.V.E. Carbon
Frame type	Carbon
Handlebar construction	Cannondale C3
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C3
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Tange

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG-53
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Tiagra
Crankset parts and sizes	50/34 Teeth Shimano Tiagra Compact
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 6 Compact Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Aero Crown Full Carbon
Fork type	Cannondale Synapse S.A.V.E. Carbon

Other Specs of Cannondale Synapse Carbon 6 Compact

Component group sets	Shimano Tiagra Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Prologo Kappa Pas
Seat post extension	Cannondale Synapse Carbon