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Specialized Tarmac Expert Double
Specialized Tarmac Expert Double
Trek Madone 5.2
Trek Madone 5.2
Brand
Specialized
Trek
Model
Specialized Tarmac Expert Double
Trek Madone 5.2
Price (MSRP)
$3700
$4119
Weight
User Rating
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Specialized Tarmac Expert Double, Trek Madone 5.2 Frameset

Sizes
50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64cm
Frame
Specialized FACT 8r carbon, triple monocoque construction, compact race design
OCLV Black Carbon
Frame Material
carbon
carbon
Front Suspension
"Specialzied Expert FACT carbon, monocoque construction, OS race for 1.5"" bearing, full carbon legs, crown and steerer"
Bontrager Race X Lite w/E2 aluminum steerer, carbon crown and legs
Rear Suspension
N/A

Specialized Tarmac Expert Double, Trek Madone 5.2 Wheels

Wheels
Bontrager Race Lite
Tires
Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, Flak Jacket
Bontrager Race X Lite, 700x23c, folding
Rims
Shimano Ultegra SL
Hubs
Shimano Ultegra SL, QR
Spokes
Stainless bladed

Specialized Tarmac Expert Double, Trek Madone 5.2 Drivetrain

Shifters
Shimano Ultegra SL, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Shimano Ultegra SL STI, 10 speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra SL, braze-on clamp
Shimano Ultegra SL
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra SL, short cage
Shimano Ultegra SL
Crank
Shimano Ultegra SL
Shimano Ultegra SL 50/34 or 52/39/30
Cassette
Pedals
Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap
n/a

Specialized Tarmac Expert Double, Trek Madone 5.2 Components

Saddle
Body Geometry Toup?, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, Cr-Mo rails
Bontrager Race Lite
Seat Post
Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, 27.2mm
Carbon seat mast cap
Handlebars
Specialized Pro, 2014 alloy, short-drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm
Bontrager Race Lite VR, 31.8mm
Stem
Specialized Pro-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4- position adjustable
Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Headset
"Specialized Campy Style, 1.5"" lower bearing, integrated threadless, stainless steel sealed cartridge bearings, 8mm carbon cone w/ one 10mm and two 5mm carbon spacers"
"Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated w/cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy; 1 1/8"" top, 1.5"" bottom"
Brakeset
Shimano Ultegra SL
Shimano Ultegra SL w/Shimano Ultegra SL STI levers
Extras
Chain stay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual




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