The last in the Tarmac series is the Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact 2010 Road Bike, and by far is not a bad road bike, and we would consider this a great beginners bike. 2010 Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact Road Bike uses Mavic CXP-22 S rims, Shimano 105 derailleurs, Shimano FC-R600 crankset, Arch design brakeset, and Specialized Comp-Set stem. Also available in carbon or carbon/white for $2,200.

Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact 2010 Road Bike

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Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact 2010 Road Bike Frameset
Frame: Specialized Tarmac FACT 8r carbon, triple monocoque construction, compact race design
Fork: Tarmac full FACT carbon monocoque

Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact 2010 Road Bike Wheels
Front Wheel: n/a
Rear Wheel: n/a
Rims: Mavic CXP-22 S, aluminum triple-wall, sleeve joint, CNC machined sidewalls, w/ eyelets
Front Hub: Forged alloy, sealed, 28h for J bend round spokes
Rear Hub: Forged alloy, sealed, cassette, QR, 32h
Spokes: Stainless 14g
Front Tire: Specialized Mondo Pro II, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection
Rear Tire: Specialized Mondo Pro II, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection
Inner Tubes: Standard presta valve

Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact 2010 Road Bike Drivetrain
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
Shift Levers: Shimano 105 STI, flight deck compatible
Cassette: Shimano 105, 10-speed, 12-27t
Chain: KMC X10 CP
Crankset: Shimano FC-R600
Chainrings: 50 x 34T
Bottom Bracket: With Crankset
Pedals: Silver cage/black body, w/ black toe clips and strap

Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact 2010 Road Bike Components
Headset: Aheadset Stainless Race Steel Balls w/ top cap w/ 20mm of spacers
Stem: Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp
Handlebars: Specialized Comp Ergo, 6061 alloy
Tape: Specialized S-Wrap, cork ribbon w/ 2.5 gel pads
Front Brake: Arch design, cold forged dual pivot w/ cartridge pads
Rear Brake: Arch design, cold forged dual pivot w/ cartridge pads
Brake Levers: Shimano 105 STI, flight deck compatible
Saddle: Body Geometry Toupe w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails
Seatpost: Specialized Comp, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, aluminum head, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
Seat Binder: Forged alloy, 32.6mm