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Specialized Tarmac Comp review

  • Price Paid:$1,800.00
  • User rating:
    (4.4)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 4 months
  • # of logged workouts:

"Couldn't ask for a better bike for the discount I got on it. I purchased it as 2007 just as the 2008's were coming out. They knocked at least $600 off. If you are a somewhat serious cyclist but just getting into triathlons this would be a great bike for you."shaggy28

(4)

Quality of Construction

The portion of the fork that inserts into the steerer tube developed a vertical crack determined to be a defect. Stock tires were aweful.

(5)

Fit

I ride an XL and it fits great. They have one for everyone.

(5)

Comfort

Smooth carbon ride.

(5)

Adjustability

Able to add aero bars when needed and move the seat around pretty easily. Just make sure you have a torque wrench that specifys "inch/lbs" NOT "ft/lbs"

(3)

Durability

The portion of the fork that inserts into the steerer tube developed a vertical crack determined to be a defect.

(4)

Value

Couldn't ask for a better bike for the discount I got on it. I purchased it as 2007 just as the 2008's were coming out. They knocked at least $600 off.

(5)

Appearance

Looks great. When I first got it the strict cyclists I ride with swore it was a TT bike.

(4)

Customer Service

The onyl real drawback was that I learned if Specialized replaces it for you, you get whatever comparible component is on their shelf... in my case I got a fork upgrade but the color doesn't match. Oh well.

(5)

Performance

Even as an XL this bike handles awesome! In addition, I don't feel I lose any performance when I throw the aerobars on either.

Strengths

Fast. Smooth. Agile. Attractive styling. Lightweight.

Weakness

Durability for a bigger guy. The portion of the fork that inserts into the steerer tube developed a vertical crack determined to be a defect. Specialized replaced this free of charge, however, it still scares me a little. The onyl real drawback was that I learned if Specialized replaces it for you, you get whatever comparible component is on their shelf... in my case I got a fork upgrade but the color doesn't match. Oh well. Stock tires were aweful.

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  • 15 people use
  • 574 workouts logged
  • 37863.98 miles / 1591.71 hours logged