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2008 Specialized Tarmac Elite

Launched at $1,950

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New

$369

$179 to $511

Like new

$350

$170 to $486

Excellent

$332

$161 to $460

Good

$276

$134 to $383

Fair

$203

$98 to $281

For parts

$111

$54 to $153

From the launch price, aged to 2026 and adjusted for condition. Guidance from our catalog, not an appraisal.

Overview

Brand: Specialized
Model family: Tarmac
Model year: 2008
Category: Road · race
Frame material: carbon
Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
Wheel size: 700c
Launch MSRP (US): $1,950

Drivetrain

Speeds: 10
Groupset: Shimano 105
Chainrings: 2
Electronic: false

Build

Fork: Specialized FACT carbon fork; carbon legs and steerer
Stem: Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4-position adjustable
Tires: Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23C, aramid bead, 120TPI, Flak Jacket
Brakes: Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads
Saddle: Body Geometry Toupé Team, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, microfiber cover
Wheels: Mavic CXP22 rim, alloy triple-wall, machined sidewalls w/ eyelets; front hub: Specialized forged alloy, 24 hole, double sealed ball bearings, straight pull spokes, QR; rear hub: Specialized forged alloy, 28 hole, double sealed ball bearings, straight pull spokes, cassette, QR
Cassette: SRAM OG-1070, 10-speed 11-28t
Crankset: FSA Gossamer MegaExo, 2-piece crankset; chainrings: 53x39T
Seatpost: Specialized Pavé FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, 27.2mm
Shifters: Shimano 105, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Handlebar: Specialized Expert, 6061 alloy, short-reach drop, ergonomic top shaping, 31.8mm
Rear derailleur: Shimano 105, short cage

Geometry

49: Chainstay mm: 405; Wheelbase mm: 970; Head angle deg: 72.25; Seat angle deg: 75.5
52: Chainstay mm: 405; Wheelbase mm: 970; Head angle deg: 73; Seat angle deg: 74
54: Chainstay mm: 405; Wheelbase mm: 978; Head angle deg: 73; Seat angle deg: 73.5
56: Chainstay mm: 405; Wheelbase mm: 986; Head angle deg: 73.5; Seat angle deg: 73.25
58: Chainstay mm: 407; Wheelbase mm: 1003; Head angle deg: 73.5; Seat angle deg: 73
61: Chainstay mm: 410; Wheelbase mm: 1013; Head angle deg: 74; Seat angle deg: 72.5

Spec from Specialized's model year archive on specialized.com (US region capture 2010-05). MSRP $1950 from the US page's model list price column, capture 2008-02. Sizes from the page's geometry table. Colors: Blue/White.

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