2007 Specialized Tarmac Info
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2007 Specialized Tarmac Info
Hi,
I’m interested in buying a 2007 Specialized Tarmac Comp that I came across. Can you let me know your thoughts on the bike?
I’m a relatively new rider and I have an older aluminum Trek with STI but it’s too small for me, I’m looking for a used 54 cm bike (I’ve been fitted at the LBS). I’ve test ridden a few vintage steel bikes and was leaning in that direction (smoother ride than aluminum and cost). I have no experience with carbon bikes. I’d ride it mostly recreationally and for exercise. I’m also interested in a scenic half century on a local bike trail.
Any advice as to whether this would be a good bike and value (it’s in excellent condition) would be much appreciated. Thank you!
I’m interested in buying a 2007 Specialized Tarmac Comp that I came across. Can you let me know your thoughts on the bike?
I’m a relatively new rider and I have an older aluminum Trek with STI but it’s too small for me, I’m looking for a used 54 cm bike (I’ve been fitted at the LBS). I’ve test ridden a few vintage steel bikes and was leaning in that direction (smoother ride than aluminum and cost). I have no experience with carbon bikes. I’d ride it mostly recreationally and for exercise. I’m also interested in a scenic half century on a local bike trail.
Any advice as to whether this would be a good bike and value (it’s in excellent condition) would be much appreciated. Thank you!
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A great bike and a good choice, assuming it's low miles. What I ride, in the top-end version.
It will be 10 speed, which is fine and may have a 52/39 crankset and not as low of gears as many want these days.
This can be changed at moderate cost.
You'll enjoy the light weight.
It will be 10 speed, which is fine and may have a 52/39 crankset and not as low of gears as many want these days.
This can be changed at moderate cost.
You'll enjoy the light weight.
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A great bike and a good choice, assuming it's low miles. What I ride, in the top-end version.
It will be 10 speed, which is fine and may have a 52/39 crankset and not as low of gears as many want these days.
This can be changed at moderate cost.
You'll enjoy the light weight.
It will be 10 speed, which is fine and may have a 52/39 crankset and not as low of gears as many want these days.
This can be changed at moderate cost.
You'll enjoy the light weight.
The bike happens to be a Gerolsteiner version of the Tarmac. However, it doesn’t say S-Works as I’ve seen on some. I looked on EBay (past sales) and Craigslist, but can’t find a match. I need to make an offer and I’m at a loss (other than seeing newer Tarmacs with asking prices at $800 and up).
Thnks in advance For any information you may provide!
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Thank you, Woodcraft. Would you have any idea what fair market value would be?
The bike happens to be a Gerolsteiner version of the Tarmac. However, it doesn’t say S-Works as I’ve seen on some. I looked on EBay (past sales) and Craigslist, but can’t find a match. I need to make an offer and I’m at a loss (other than seeing newer Tarmacs with asking prices at $800 and up).
Thnks in advance For any information you may provide!
The bike happens to be a Gerolsteiner version of the Tarmac. However, it doesn’t say S-Works as I’ve seen on some. I looked on EBay (past sales) and Craigslist, but can’t find a match. I need to make an offer and I’m at a loss (other than seeing newer Tarmacs with asking prices at $800 and up).
Thnks in advance For any information you may provide!
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It did say Shimano Flight deck 105 on the hoods.
Would you mind if I ask your thoughts on what a rough price estimate would be on the bike, since it sounds like you had the same one (?) or close to it?
Also, is the ride hard? I’d describe my current bike as “bone jarring”! Looking to avoid that if possible.
Thanks!
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There was an S on the head tube but I’m not sure whether there was an S anywhere else.
It did say Shimano Flight deck 105 on the hoods.
Would you mind if I ask your thoughts on what a rough price estimate would be on the bike, since it sounds like you had the same one (?) or close to it?
Also, is the ride hard? I’d describe my current bike as “bone jarring”! Looking to avoid that if possible.
Thanks!
It did say Shimano Flight deck 105 on the hoods.
Would you mind if I ask your thoughts on what a rough price estimate would be on the bike, since it sounds like you had the same one (?) or close to it?
Also, is the ride hard? I’d describe my current bike as “bone jarring”! Looking to avoid that if possible.
Thanks!
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I have a Tarmac Elite from maybe '08?
With an ally seatpost the ride was nothing special. Once I popped a carbon post in though, it was a magic carpet.
With an ally seatpost the ride was nothing special. Once I popped a carbon post in though, it was a magic carpet.
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