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Specialized
2018 Specialized Tarmac Sport Men's
Previous used estimate
$577 - $593
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2018 Specialized Tarmac Sport Men's
12-month projected trend
7%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
3%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
The Specialized Tarmac Sport combines all of the complete performance that the Tarmac is known the world over for with the durable shifting of Shimano's 105. Consider it the perfect bike to grow along with you as you explore the open roads ahead. Along the way, you'll also find a Grand-Tour-winning geometry, plus a FACT 9r carbon fiber construction. For the spec, Specialized selected components that deliver surefooted performance, like durable DT R460 wheels, crisp Shimano 105 shifting, 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, 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
- Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar bead, 700x23mm
- Component Brakes
- Axis
- Component Saddle
- Body Geometry ToupÉ Sport, steel rails, 143mm
- Component Cassette
- Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t
- Component Crankset
- Praxis Alba M30, solid forged arms, 6061 chainrings, 110 BCD, 11-speed
- Component Seatpost
- Specialized Comp carbon, single bolt
- Component Shifters
- Shimano 105
- 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
- Specialized S-Wrap
- Component Seat Binder
- Specialized, alloy, 27.2mm
- Component Brake Levers
- Shimano 105
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano 105, 11-speed
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano 105 Ez, braze-on
- Tires
- Espoir Elite, 60 TPI, Kevlar bead, 700x23mm
- Crankset
- Praxis Alba M30, solid forged arms, 6061 chainrings, 110 BCD, 11-speed
- 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 105 Ez, braze-on
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano 105, 11-speed
- Stem
- Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
- Brake Levers
- Shimano 105
- Brakes
- Axis
- Cassette
- Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t
- Chainrings
- 50/34T
- Fork
- Specialized FACT carbon, monocoque
- Frame
- Specialized Tarmac SL4, FACT 9r carbon, compact race design, 1-3/8" lower bearing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing
- Seat Binder
- Specialized, alloy, 27.2mm
- Shifters
- Shimano 105
- Tape/Grips
- Specialized S-Wrap
- Wheel Set
- DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes
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Service history
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