2013 TARMAC SPORT MID-COMPACT
Whether it’s winning the Tour de France or a city-limit sprint, Tarmac sport is made for racing, with its powerful acceleration and razor-sharp handling. The Sport features Shimano 105 components plus DT Axis 2.0 wheels, keeping the performance and durability up and the cost down.
- FACT IS 8r carbon frame with tapered head tube and elliptical seatstays is race-ready stiff and fast without sacrificing compliance
- The monocoque FACT carbon fork is light, stiff, and compliant with a tapered steerer
- Espoir Sport 23c tires with BlackBelt punture protection allows for smooth, fast, and confident ride
- Adjustable four-position oversized alloy stem with 31.8mm bar clamp for strength and versatile positioning
- Smooth, precise Shimano 105 STI shifters are renowned for their race-ready performance and exceptional value
- FACT carbon Comp seatpost absorb road vibrations and is stiff and efficient; paired with comfortable, high-performance Body Geometry Toupe Sport saddle with flat profile and Cr-Mo rails
FRAME
Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2″ lower bearing, OSBB
REAR SHOCK
FORK
Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2″ bearing
HEADSET
1-1/8″ upper and 1-1/2″ lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
STEM
Specialized Elite-Set, 3D-forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Comp, alloy, shallow drop
TAPE
Specialized S-Wrap, w/ gel
FRONT BRAKE
Axis DC 1.0
REAR BRAKE
Axis DC 1.0
BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano 105 STI
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano 105
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano 105
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano 105 STI
CASSETTE
Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-28
CHAIN
Shimano Tiagra 10-speed
CRANKSET
FSA Gossamer BB30
CHAINRINGS
52/36
BOTTOM BRACKET
PEDALS
Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
FRONT WHEEL
DT Axis 2.0
REAR WHEEL
DT Axis 2.0
RIMS
FRONT HUB
REAR HUB
SPOKES
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Espoir Sport, double BlackBelt, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x23c
REAR TIRE
Specialized Espoir Sport, double BlackBelt, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x23c
INNER TUBES
Lightweight, presta
SADDLE
Body Geometry Toupé Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
SEATPOST
Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, 27.2mm
SEAT BINDER
Forged alloy, 32.6mm
NOTES
Chainstay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
Source = specialized
