Specialized TARMAC EXPERT RIVAL 2008 VS Giant TCR A0 2008 specs comparison

Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival

General Infos

Model	Tarmac Expert Rival
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	10-speed Double Tap Levers SRAM Rival SRAM Rival 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) SRAM 1050
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	SRAM Integrated
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth SRAM Rival OCT
Gear shift levers	10-speed Double Tap SRAM Rival
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on SRAM Rival
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM Force
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork type	Specialized FACT

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival

Component group sets	SRAM Rival
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

Giant TCR A0

General Infos

Model	TCR A0
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Orange and Brushed
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Lithion
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	SRAM Rival Levers SRAM Rival Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Aksium
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Aksium
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Mavic

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alliance Aluminum and composite
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	Race Face Cadence
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Race Face Cadence 31.8
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	SRAM PC-1050
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	SRAM Rival
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth SRAM Rival
Gear shift levers	SRAM Rival
Rear gear set	11 - 26 Teeth 10-speed

Giant TCR A0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	SRAM Rival
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM Rival
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and alloy Steerer
Fork type	FormulaOne

Other Specs of Giant TCR A0

Component group sets	SRAM Rival
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta With Manganese Rails
Seat post extension	FormulaOne Composite