Felt TA FRD Ultimate vs Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert

Compare Specifications of Felt TA FRD Ultimate and Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert

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Felt TA FRD Ultimate
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Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert

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Technical Specifications
Drivetrain 1x1-speed --
Frame Felt TrackAero 1.0 UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Stem -- Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree
Handle Bar Aerobar-Stem-Combination: TA 1.0 - Felt Bayonet 3 Direct ASC | UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber / Extensions: Devox ƒ-Bend | carbon fiber, 3-position / Extensions: Devox ƒ-Bend | aluminum, 3-position / Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
Fork Felt TrackAero 1.0 - Bayonet 3 UHC Ultimate + TeXtreme carbon fiber Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Seatpost Felt TrackAero IL 1.0 UHC Advanced carbon fiber S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset
Grip Integrated GripPaint --
Crankset -- SRAM Rival with Power Meter
Chain CeramicSpeed UFO Racing Track, 3/32" SRAM Rival 12-speed
Shifters -- SRAM Rival eTap AXS
Saddle Saddle for Elite track riding is typically determined by National or Professional Trade Team. If this is not the case for you, Felt has incredible experience in testing and would happily discuss which saddles we recommend in your purchase of a TA FRD. Body Geometry Power Expert
Derailleur Front -- SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on
Derailleur Rear -- SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed
Hub Front "Race": Proprietary Felt & HED Track 95mm spline drive / "Train": Proprietary Felt & Phil Wood Track 95 mm spline drive, black --
Hub Rear "Race": Proprietary Felt & HED Track 70 mm / "Train": Proprietary Felt & Phil Wood Track 70 mm, black --
Spoke "Train": HED, J-Bend, Bladed, stainless steel, black --
Cassette Proprietary Felt & Phil Wood LHD spline drive cog set - 13, 14, 15, 16T, 3/32" / "Race": Proprietary Felt & Phil Wood aluminum track lock ring, silver / "Train": Proprietary Felt & Phil Wood aluminum track lock ring, black SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t
Chainrings -- 48/35T
Bottom Bracket CeramicSpeed BB30 Coated / Proprietary Felt & Vision "Race" and "Train" aero spacers SRAM DUB BSA 68
Tyres
Front -- S-Works Turbo, folding bead, 700x26mm
Rear -- S-Works Turbo, folding bead, 700x26mm
Wheel / RIM "Race": Proprietary Felt & HED Volo Track Disc, 70 mm / "Train": Proprietary Felt, HED, Phil Wood Stinger 6 Track, 70 mm 56cm wheel size
Front Wheel: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
Rear Wheel: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
Tube -- Turbo Ultralight, 48mm Presta valve
Brakes
Front -- SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic disc
Rear -- SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic disc
Suspension
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Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors -- Gloss Smoke / Obsidian
Gloss Metallic Dark Navy / Astral Blue Pearl
Satin Powder Indigo Tint Over Silver Dust / White


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Height -- 723 mm
Weight 7.29 kg 7.77 kg
Handlebar Width -- 360
Wheelbase -- 970 mm
Overview
About -- The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert presents a sleek, aerodynamically engineered bicycle designed Read More
Features -- --
Additional Details Sizes : Custom Fit
Frame Technologies : Left Hand Drive Asymmetry / MMC / InsideOut
Head-Tube Type : Felt Bayonet 3 - TrackAero 19 mm
Protector Type : Steerer stop integration for head tube protection / Clear vinyl for chain slap protection
Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Seat Binder: Tarmac integrated wedge

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