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2012 Tarmac SL3 Expert Mid-Compact

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Whether it's winning the Tour de France or a local crit, Tarmac is made for racing,…

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Product Details

Whether it's winning the Tour de France or a local crit, Tarmac is made for racing, with its powerful acceleration and razor-sharp handling. The Expert boasts the same ultralight SL3 frame construction as last year's Tour-winning bike, plus Ultegra components an FSA carbon crank, and Fulcrum 3.0 wheels for race-ready performance.

FACT IS 10r carbon SL3 frame with tapered head tube and elliptical seatstays is Pro-Tour proven to be stiff and fast without sacrificing compliance
The FACT carbon fork is light, stiff, and compliant with a tapered steerer
Race-ready Fulcrum 4 wheels are fast, light, and durable for high mileage training - made by Campagnolo for legendary performance
Adjustable four-position 3D-forged alloy stem with 31.8mm bar clamp for strength and versatile positioning
Shimano Ultegra 10-speed shifters are lightweight and laser-accurate for high-performance use
Specialized BG Romin Comp features a shaped profile for max power and hollow Cr-Mo rails for durability

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2"" lower bearing, OSBB

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, 8mm cone spacer with 20mm of spacers

SEAT BINDER

Forged alloy, 32.6mm

WHEELS

FRONT WHEEL

Fulcrum Racing 4

REAR WHEEL

Fulcrum Racing 4

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Turbo Elite w/BlackBelt protection, 100 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c

REAR TIRE

Specialized Turbo Elite w/BlackBelt protection, 100 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c

INNER TUBES

Lightweight, presta

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Ultegra STI, flight deck compatible, 10-speed

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Ultegra

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Ultegra

CASSETTE

Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t

CRANKSET

FSA SL-K Light BB30 carbon

CHAINRINGS

52/36

BOTTOM BRACKET

OS integrated, sealed bearings

CHAIN

Shimano 105

COCKPIT

HANDLEBARS

New Specialized Tarmac Expert, alloy

STEM

New CompSet 6061 alloy, cone head bolt, 12-degree, 4-degree shim 31.8mm

TAPE

Specialized Pro D2

SADDLE

Body Geometry Romin Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails

SEATPOST

Specialized Comp carbon, 27.2mm

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Shimano Ultegra

REAR BRAKE

Shimano Ultegra

BRAKE LEVERS

Shimano Ultegra STI, Flight Deck compatible

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	490.0	520.0	540.0	560.0	580.0	610.0
Seat-Tube Angle	75.5°	74°	73.5°	73.25°	73°	72.5°
Head-Tube Length	100mm	120mm	145mm	170mm	205mm	230mm
Seat-Post Length	300mm	300mm	350mm	350mm	350mm	350mm
Head-Tube Angle	72.25°	73°	73°	73.5°	73.5°	74°
Chain-Stay Length	405mm	405mm	405mm	405mm	407mm	410mm
Top-Tube Length, Horizontal	518mm	537mm	548mm	565mm	582mm	600mm
Front-Center	576mm	576mm	586mm	594mm	610mm	618mm
Handle-Bar Width	400mm	420mm	420mm	420mm	440mm	440mm
Stand-Over Height	730mm	755mm	775mm	795mm	826mm	850mm
Seat-Tube Length, B-B Center to Top	460mm	490mm	510mm	530mm	550mm	580mm
Fork Rake	45mm	45mm	45mm	43mm	43mm	43mm
B-B Drop	71.5mm	71.5mm	69mm	69mm	67.5mm	67.5mm
Stack	504mm	526mm	543mm	564mm	591mm	612mm
Reach	386mm	386mm	387mm	395mm	402mm	408mm
Trail	62mm	57mm	57mm	56mm	56mm	53mm
Wheelbase	970mm	970mm	981mm	989mm	1007mm	1019mm
Crank Length	170mm	170mm	172.5mm	172.5mm	175mm	175mm
Stem Length	75mm	90mm	100mm	100mm	110mm	110mm