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2009 Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact

Launched at $2,200

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New

$452

$224 to $620

Like new

$429

$213 to $589

Excellent

$407

$202 to $558

Good

$339

$168 to $465

Fair

$249

$123 to $341

For parts

$136

$67 to $186

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: 2009
Category: Road · race
Frame material: carbon
Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
Wheel size: 700c
Launch MSRP (US): $2,200

Drivetrain

Speeds: 10
Groupset: Shimano 105
Chainrings: 2
Electronic: false
Total gears: 20

Build

Fork: Specialized FACT carbon, carbon legs, alloy crown 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; levers: Shimano 105, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Saddle: Body Geometry Toupé, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, Cr-Mo rails
Wheels: rims: Mavic CXP22 rim, alloy triple-wall, machined sidewalls, 28/32h w/ eyelets; front hub: Specialized forged alloy, 28h, sealed ball bearings, QR; rear hub: Specialized forged alloy, 32h, double sealed ball bearings, cassette, QR; spokes: DT Champion, stainless 14g w/ ProLoc brass nipples
Cassette: Shimano 105, 10-speed 12-27t
Crankset: Shimano Compact; chainrings: 50 x 34t
Seatpost: Specialized Pavé II, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, aluminum head, 27.2mm
Shifters: Shimano 105, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Handlebar: Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy, short drop, ergonomic 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 then current US page (captured 2009-04; model year from the page header "2009 Tarmac Models"). MSRP $2200 read from the model's own row of the US MSRP list on its then current page, captured 2009-04 (inside the 2009 launch window). Colors: Gloss Carbon/Blue; Team Carbon/Red.

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