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The Tarmac delivers Pro Tour proven speed, efficiency, and handling with its FACT IS carbon frame and full carbon monocoque fork.

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About this bike

Type	Road / Racing
Gender/Age	Men
Production years	2011-2012
RRP	£1,599.99
Sizes	49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm (Frame size guide)
Colours	Red/carbon/White
Frame type	Rigid
Frame material	Carbon fibre
Frame description	Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1.5" lower HS bearing, threaded BB
Gears	20
Wheel Size	700C

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Specifications

Braking

Brake Caliper Front	Shimano ratio, cold forged dual pivot w/ cartridge pads
Brake Caliper Rear	Shimano ratio, cold forged dual pivot w/ cartridge pads
Brake Levers	Shimano 105 STI

Drive

Bottom Bracket	With crankset
Cassette (Rear Cogs)	Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t
Chain	Shimano 105
Chainring(s)	50 x 34T
Crank	Shimano
Pedals	Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap

Gearing

Derailleur Front	Shimano 105
Derailleur Rear	Shimano 105
Gears	20
Shifter(s)	Shimano 105 STI

General

Extras	Chain stay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
Handlebar	Specialized Comp Ergo, 6061 alloy
Headset	1 1/8 upper and 1 1/5" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer with 20mm of spacers
Rigid Forks	Specialized FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1.5" bearing
Saddle	Body Geometry Riva Road, w/ steel rails
Seat Post	Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, aluminum head, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
Seat Release / Collar	Forged alloy, 32.6mm
Stem	Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp
Tape	Specialized S-Wrap, w/ gel

Wheels

Hub Front	N/A
Inner Tubes	Standard presta valve
Spokes	N/A
Tire Front	Specialized Turbo Comp, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection
Tire Rear	Specialized Turbo Comp, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection
Wheel Front	Shimano WHR 500
Wheel Rear	Shimano WHR 500
Wheel Size	700C

UK warranty

Specialized bicycles carry a lifetime warranty on the frame; this warranty is not extendable to or transferable from the original owner. Front forks, FSR frame stays and all other components are covered by the UK s statutory 2-year warranty. Specialized own branded suspension units carry a 5 year limited warranty; this warranty is void if regular servicing is not carried out.

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