Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Road Bike 2017

Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Road Bike 2017

If you’re an avid rider and you crave more performance, then the Specialized Tarmac Expert Disc Road Bike 2017 is the ideal bike for you. Its carefully chosen range of super lightweight components and a high-quality carbon fibre frame ensure you’re riding at the top of your game in all conditions.

The FACT 10r carbon frame incorporates Specialized’s top-end carbon production methods, alongside a Rider-First Engineered design that ensures every frame size gets the optimal levels of stiffness and rigidity needed for a more efficient ride. Whether you’re riding a 49cm or a 61cm, everyone will get the same performance benefits as one another.

Specialized’s S-Works, FACT full carbon fork follows the same suit as the frame, producing exceptional stiffness and steering response without adding any weight. It’s ideal for sprinters, climbers and wind-defiers as it transfers instantaneous acceleration into lightning fast speed when out the saddle and produces beautifully snappy control when on high-speed, technical descents.

Shimano’s Ultegra 6800, 11-speed drivetrain is the perfect choice for heading out for long days in the saddle. Its wide range of gearing with an 11-28t cassette provides all the pedal power you need to spin up climbs and fine-tune your riding style, or head out ahead of your pack and attempt that elusive KOM.

The Ultegra rear derailleur weighs an impressive 207g, and provides more equal shifting effort throughout the full range of the cassette, whilst maintaining precise shifting over an extended time period. All-in-all, at this price point, this is the ultimate combination of frame and gearing.

Enhancing your versatility on the bike, Specialized have used Shimano’s BR-785 hydraulic disc brakes within the Tarmac Expert Disc. This highly renowned disc brakeset allows for you to perform exactly the same in the wet as you do in the dry, inspiring confidence on the descents and allowing you to hit higher speeds for longer periods of time.

Finished with a DT R460 Pro wheelset and Specialized S-Works Turbo 700x24mm tyre combination, you’ll be able to corner at higher speeds due to the incredible levels of grip on offer. The wheels are also perfect for all-around use, staying strong when sprinting out the saddle and efficiently connecting the bike to the road for a more in-tuned ride feel.

Features

• The Specialized FACT 10r carbon frame combines the lightweight performance and compliance of Specialized’s top-end carbon production methods with their Rider-First Engineered™ design that ensures every frame size has the same legendary climbing responsiveness and descending prowess you'd expect from a Tarmac
• Specialized's FACT full carbon fork with tapered construction provides incredible front end stiffness and steering response for instantaneous accelerations and high-speed descents
• Shimano BR-785 hydraulic disc brakes deliver smooth modulation and lever feel, and more importantly, incredible stopping power in any condition

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