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2018 Specialized Men's Tarmac Elite

Previous used estimate

$751 - $773

Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.

2018 Specialized Men's Tarmac Elite

Value Guide market data · 2018 Specialized Men's Tarmac Elite

12-month projected trend

8%

Direction and magnitude, not judgment

vs. category average

2%

Drops faster than category avg

Price over time - 2018 Specialized Men's Tarmac Elite

$2.4k$1.4k$396MSRPMSRPYr 1Yr 2Yr 3Yr 4Yr 5Yr 6Yr 7Yr 7Yr 8Yr 9Yr 10Yr 11Yr 12Yr 13Yr 14Yr 14Yr 15Yr 16Yr 17Yr 18Yr 19Yr 20Yr 20

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Overview

About this bike

Few bikes invoke podium dreams and longing like Specialized's Tarmac, and with the Tarmac Elite, you get your slice of the Tarmac performance lineage at a price that's more than favorable. You'll also find a Grand-Tour-winning geometry, plus a FACT 9r carbon fiber construction. For the spec, Specialized selected components that deliver reliable performance, like durable DT R460 wheels, a mix of Shimano Ultegra 8000 and Praxis, and a bevy of Body Geometry components that maximize performance by providing the utmost in comfort. - The FACT 9r carbon frame combines the lightweight performance and compliance of top-end carbon production methods with a Grand-Tour-winning geometry that begs for you to go faster. - FACT carbon fork with a tapered construction provides incredible front end stiffness and steering response for instantaneous accelerations and high-speed descents. - Significantly lighter than comparable wheelsets in its class, these tough DT R460 wheels offer tremendous value in one smooth-rolling package.

Specifications

Subtype
Performance
Category
Road
Component Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque
Component Size
49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Component Stem
Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Product Family
Tarmac
Component Color
Acid Kiwi/Satin Black/Clean, Carbon/Gloss Tarmac Black/Clean
Component Frame
Specialized Tarmac SL4, FACT 9r carbon, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing
Component Brakes
Shimano Ultegra 8000
Component Saddle
Body Geometry ToupÉ Sport, steel rails, 143mm
Component Crankset
Praxis Zayante, BB30
Component Seatpost
Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt
Component Shifters
Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed
Component Handlebar
Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
Component Chainrings
50/34T
Component Front Tire
Specialized Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar bead, 700x23mm
Component Tape Grips
S-Wrap w/ Sticky gel
Component Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra 8000
Component Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed
Component Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 8000
Crankset
Praxis Zayante, BB30
Seatpost
Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt
Saddle
Body Geometry ToupÉ Sport, steel rails, 143mm
Handlebar
Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 8000
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed
Stem
Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra 8000
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra 8000
Chainrings
50/34T
Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque
Frame
Specialized Tarmac SL4, FACT 9r carbon, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing
Shifters
Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed
Tape/Grips
S-Wrap w/ Sticky gel
Color
Carbon/Gloss Tarmac Black/Clean
Size
61cm
Front Tire
Specialized Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar bead, 700x23mm

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Frame condition

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Drivetrain wear

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