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Specialized Tarmac Pro, Full Carbon, Dura-Ace, Powermeter - $2,000 (DTLA)
bicycle type:
road
frame size:
54 cm
bicycle frame material:
carbon fiber
make / manufacturer:
Specialized
model name / number:
Tarmac Pro
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The whole bike is in mint condition, as you will see in the pictures. I always took very good care of it. I don't ride more than 850 miles per year on average, so the bike might have approximately 15,000 miles at the most. The frame looks perfect, with only a couple of small painting superficial scratches in the rear triangle (see picture). Most of components have been upgraded from original purchase in 2008, as described below.
This is a perfect bike for someone who doesn't want to spend an astronomic amount of money on a new bike, but at the same time wants to enjoy top of the line carbon frame and parts, Dura-Ace 7800 components (much better than the later 7900, according to all reviews!) and the wonders of training with a solid and reliable CycleOps powermeter system.
Here you have a link with the original bike specifications, as I bought it in 2008, for $4000 (it was neither full carbon nor full Dura Ace... and of course no powermeter):
http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=2008&brand=Specialized&model=Tarmac+Pro
And below are the different upgrades in later years (indicating between brackets the approximate year when the upgrade was done, if applicable):
-Shift/Brake Levers: Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 STI Dual Control (didn't need to upgrade)
-Brakeset: Shimano Ultegra 6600 Dual Pivot brakes (didn't need to upgrade, but brake pads were replaced around 2012)
-Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 (upgraded 2010)
-Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 53x39 (upgraded 2010) (much better than carbon crankset!)
-Bottom Bracket: Specialized, oversized integrated BB Shell (didn't need to upgrade)
-Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 (didn't need to upgrade, it works flawlessly)
-Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 10-speed, 11-27 (upgraded 2010)
-Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 10 speed, 1/2 x 3/32" (upgraded 2010)
-Seatpost: FSA carbon (upgraded 2011)
-Saddle: Specialized Romin Comp Gel - 130mm (upgraded 2014, still like new, almost never used)
-Handlebar: Oval Concepts - 42cm (upgraded 2015, totally new) + gel cork tape (upgraded 2015, totally new)
-Handlebar Stem: FSA OS-99 CSI carbon stem - 100mm (upgraded 2010)
-Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek, integrated threadless (upgraded 2009)
-Bottle cages: 2 x Bontrager carbon (upgraded 2008)
-CycleOps Wheelset: Mavic Open Pro rims + Cycleops Pro wireless powermeter rear hub + Zipp skewers + original case box + hub opening tool + 2 extra batteries for the hub + DVD + manuals (upgraded 2010)
-Cycleops Joule 2.0 wireless computer (with USB connector and rechargeable battery) + USB cable + 2 bar/stem mounts (if you want to use it in 2 different bikes) + Chest band (in good condition, but yes, it has been used by myself. You can use it perfectly or you can always buy a new one for $40) (upgraded 2012)
-CycleOps dedicated wireless cadence sensor (to get real cadence, not theoretic!) (upgraded 2012)