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2009 Specialized Tarmac Expert Compact

Launched at $3,700

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New

$760

$377 to $1,043

Like new

$722

$358 to $991

Excellent

$684

$339 to $938

Good

$570

$283 to $782

Fair

$418

$207 to $574

For parts

$228

$113 to $313

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): $3,700

Drivetrain

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

Build

Fork: Specialzied Expert FACT carbon, monocoque construction, OS race for 1.5" bearing, full carbon legs, crown and steerer
Stem: Specialized Pro-Set, 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 SL; levers: Shimano Ultegra SL, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Saddle: Body Geometry Toupé, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, Cr-Mo rails
Wheels: rims: Shimano Ultegra SL; front hub: Shimano Ultegra SL, QR; rear hub: Shimano Ultegra SL, alloy cassette, QR; spokes: Stainless bladed
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, 12-27t
Crankset: Shimano Ultegra SL; chainrings: 50 x 34t
Seatpost: Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, 27.2mm
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra SL, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Handlebar: Specialized Pro, 2014 alloy, short-drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm
Rear derailleur: Shimano Ultegra SL, 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 $3700 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: Team Carbon/Red; Gloss Gunmetal.

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