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2008 Specialized Tarmac Expert Compact

Launched at $3,000

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New

$567

$275 to $786

Like new

$539

$261 to $747

Excellent

$510

$248 to $708

Good

$425

$206 to $590

Fair

$312

$151 to $432

For parts

$170

$83 to $236

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): $3,000

Drivetrain

Speeds: 10
Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace
Chainrings: 2
Electronic: false

Build

Fork: Specialized FACT monocoque carbon fork; full carbon legs, crown and steerer
Stem: Specialized Pro-Set lightweight stem, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4- position adjustable
Tires: Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23C, aramid bead, 120TPI, Flak Jacket
Brakes: Shimano Ultegra
Saddle: Body Geometry Toupé Team, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, microfiber cover
Wheels: Fulcrum Racing 5; front hub: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution, QR; rear hub: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution, cassette, QR
Cassette: SRAM OG-1070, 10-speed 11-28t
Crankset: Shimano Ultegra, Hollowtech II 2-piece crankset; chainrings: 50x34T
Seatpost: Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, 27.2mm
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Handlebar: Specialized Pro, 7050 alloy, short-reach drop, ergonomic top shaping, 31.8mm
Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace, 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 own model page on specialized.com (US region capture 2008-09). MSRP $3000 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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