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Specialized
2018 Specialized Tarmac Elite Men's
Previous used estimate
$751 - $772
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2018 Specialized Tarmac Elite Men's
12-month projected trend
8%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Drops faster than category avg
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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
- Category
- Road
- Component Fork
- Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque
- Component Stem
- Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
- Product Family
- Tarmac
- Component Frame
- Specialized Tarmac SL4, FACT 9r carbon, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing
- Component Tires
- Specialized Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar bead, 700x23mm
- Component Brakes
- Shimano Ultegra 8000
- Component Saddle
- Body Geometry ToupÉ Sport, steel rails, 143mm
- Component Cassette
- Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t
- 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 Wheel Set
- DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes
- Component Chainrings
- 50/34T
- 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
- Tires
- Specialized Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar bead, 700x23mm
- 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
- Cassette
- Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t
- 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
- Wheel Set
- DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes
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Service history
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