Specialized Tarmac Sl2 2012
This is the bike that s made for everything from grand tours to your local fondo and with a ground up redesign a heavy dose of aero wizardry and of course disc brakes our most complete race bike is well even more complete.
Specialized tarmac sl2 2012. I m looking to get a 2012 and it ll either be a 2012 sl2 comp m2 with fact 8r carbon or 2012 sl3 expert m2 with fact 10 carbon. Specialized tarmac sl2 kenny pryde january 1 1970 1 00 am. Specialized tarmac elite review. March 2 2012 at 8 00 am.
While it looks similar to the sl2 the sl3 uses a totally different four piece head down top tube. I inspect before every ride to be safe my weight could play factor 245 to 235 lbs peak season. About specialized tarmac bikes. Specialized tarmac sl3 expert 2012.
S works fact monocoque carbon fork full carbon legs crown and steerer 1 5 inch crown bearing race. I have 12000 miles on it in 14 months. Specialized tarmac sl2 2013 score. S works fact 11r carbon frame fact is construction compact race design.
2009 61mm tarmac sl2 frame developed a 2 inch horizontal crack on the lower part of non drive side chain stay as it meets bottom bracket. Like a pro s bike only lighter. Specialized s works tarmac sl3 review. The carbon fibre framed tarmac range is specialized s competition level road racing bike designed to offer an uncompromisingly stiff ride in a lightweight package.
If you want to go fast like go fast everywhere this is the bike. Specialized s aluminium framed allez range is a much cheaper alternative range of race inspired bikes perfect for aspiring racers. Specialized covered it no problem. Alternatively specialized s carbon framed roubaix range offers a much greater balance of comfort and speed with models at very similar price points to bikes in the tarmac range.
Great frame and fork package good ride quality. A review of my 2012 specialized tarmac race bike discussing the upgrades and modifications i ve made over the years. Join date jul 2009.