specialized tarmac expert rival 2008
Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival 2008
Competitive Road
FAST REDEFINED Designed for speed and efficiency, yet still light, sharp-handling and smooth-riding, the Tarmac SL gives new meaning to the word fast.

Inside Tech
When we set out to build the lightest, most efficient road bike ever, there wasn't a manufacturing process that could do the job. So we created one—'Az1'. Using Az1 (say: as-one) we seamlessly join discrete carbon monocoque sections into a single chassis, creating a frame with unsurpassed strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios.

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FRAME Specialized FACT 8r carbon, Az1 construction, compact race design
REAR SHOCK N/A
FORK Specialized FACT monocoque carbon fork; full carbon legs, crown and steerer
HEADSET Specialized Mindset Plus Carbon, 1 1/8" integrated threadless, cartridge sealed bearings, carbon 20mm cone w/ one 10mm and two 5mm carbon spacers
STEM Specialized Pro-Set lightweight stem, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4- position adjustable
HANDLEBARS Specialized Pro, 7050 alloy, short-reach drop, ergonomic top shaping, 31.8mm
TAPE/GRIPS Body Geometry Bar Phat, cork ribbon w/ 2.5mm gel padding
FRONT BRAKE SRAM Rival
REAR BRAKE SRAM Rival
BRAKE LEVERS SRAM Rival, 10-speed Double Tap
FRONT DERAILLEUR SRAM Rival, 34.9mm clamp, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM Force, short cage
SHIFT LEVERS SRAM Rival, 10-speed Double Tap
CASSETTE FREEWHEEL SRAM OG-1070, 10-speed 11-28t
CHAIN SRAM 1050, 10-speed
CRANKSET SRAM Rival OCT, 2-piece hollow-forged crankset
CHAINRINGS 53x39T
BOTTOM BRACKET SRAM, integrated exterior cartridge bearings, alloy
PEDALS Composite body test ride pedals
RIMS Fulcrum Racing 5
FRONT HUB Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution, QR
REAR HUB Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution, cassette, QR
SPOKES Stainless 14g aero
FRONT TIRE Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23C, aramid bead, 120TPI, Flak Jacket
REAR TIRE Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23C, aramid bead, 120TPI, Flak Jacket
TUBES Specialized standard presta tube
SADDLE Body Geometry Toupé Team, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, microfiber cover
SEAT POST Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, 27.2mm
SEAT BINDER Specialized CNC, alloy, 32.6mm clamp
NOTES Chain stay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual