Specialized Tarmac '12

Specialized Tarmac

With its full FACT carbon frame and fork, even the entry-level Tarmac shares the DNA and the geometry that makes the 6 grand S-Works Tarmac a Tour-winning road race bike.

• Full FACT 8r carbon frame.
• Specialized FACT (Functionally Advanced Composite Technology) full monocoque fork with 1 1/8 - 1 1/2" tapered steerer for steering precision and to help eradicate brake juddering.
• Full Shimano Tiagra dual control 2x10-speed compact drive train
• The Shimano Tiagra 34/50 chainset and 12-28 offer a fantastic range of usable gears whether your climbing up a steep mountain pass of racing down the other side.
• Real Shimano Tiagra Dual Pivot brakes.
• Specialized Espoir Sport 700x23 tyres with double BlackBelt puncture resistance.
• Specialized's own Body Geometry Rom in Comp saddle with hollow Cr-Mo rails is regularly rated the most comfortable you can buy.
• The wheels have been upgraded for 2012 with lighter weight DT Axis rims, DT spokes and machined Specialized hubs.
• The Specialized EliteSet stem's 4-position adjustment mechanism makes it easier to position the handlebar as high or as low as you like.

‘The mid-range Shimano Tiagra gruppo gets a massive facelift, gaining the newer STI lever shape, matching everything from 105 upwards. A light-action shifter feel is maintained. External tension adjusters allow on-the-fly adjustment. The new-shape levers move Super SLR brake callipers bringing improved braking power to Tiagra level.’
Cycling Weekly.

'Whether it’s winning the Tour de France or a city-limit sprint, Tarmac is made for racing, with its powerful acceleration and razor-sharp handling. Shimano Tiagra components and our new DT-Axis 2.0 offer high performance and low cost.'
Specialized.

Road Bike Sizing Guide.

'Whether it’s winning the Tour de France or a city-limit sprint, Tarmac is made for racing, with its powerful acceleration and razor-sharp handling. Shimano Tiagra components and our new DT-Axis 2.0 wheels offer high performance and low cost.'
Specialized.

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