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Lance
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: March 5, 2012
Strengths: Fast!
Stiff frame
Ultegra group set is smooooth
Matte black looks great....everyone has commented how great this bike looks
Comfy ride....even ver the rough roads.Weaknesses: None...Bottom Line: Wow....what a bike. I just upgraded from a 2008 Ginat TCR alliance 2 to the 2012 tarmac expert. I've had the bike for one week now, and I can't say enough good things about this machine. Looks awesome in the matte black, very stiff frame, ultegra responds flawlessly as expected, and once you get out of the saddle this thing picks up and flies!!! Not the cheapest bike around, but I have no regrets whatsoever. It's even very comfy over rougher surfaces....much to my surprise. I tried a lot of bikes, and this one was definitely the pick of the bunch. Love it!!!
Favorite Ride: 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert
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wobblyRider
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 15, 2011
Strengths: Fast, comfortable, light, beautifulWeaknesses: too fast for me ;-)Bottom Line: Christmas gift from my wife. Formally rode a 2009 Allez. The bike is fast an lots of fun. I'm fatter and not even close to the shape I was in last year and I'm flying on this bike. Went down at 22mph in a paceline and got busted up a bit. But the Tarmac just needed some new bar tape. What a great bike!
Favorite Ride: Krebs Ride, Belport, New York
Price Paid:
$3300.00
Purchased At: Babylon Cycle
Similar Products Used: 2009 specialized allez
2006 jamis nova
Bike Setup: 100% stock
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Corey Baute
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: February 28, 2011
Strengths: Very responsive, stiff, but carbon definitely absorbs the road vibration. I like that the ultegra cables now route under the brake hoods instead of out the side like before. Much more comfy. The new ultegra hoods are more ergonomic as well. Ultegra performs flawlessly as usual. SL3 frame rocks and matte finish has gotten a lot of "cool" comments already.Weaknesses: None so farBottom Line: 2011 Tarmac SL3 Expert. Just bought about a week ago and am very impressed so far. Took out on a fairly hilly 45 mile ride yesterday, and you can really feel a difference on the hills. Cannot wait to try it out in a race this spring. Have not tried a full out sprint, yet, but I suspect the huge one piece bb will respond very nicely. This is definitely a nice bike. Will update after riding for a couple of months.
Purchased At: Cycling and Fitness
Similar Products Used: Specialized
Trek
Scattante
Bike Setup: Stock from Shop. The saddle, even though it's a Specialized BG brand, is very similar to the Selle Italia on my other bike, so I like it so far. Will probably ride a couple different sets of wheels on it throughout the season, but so far the Fulcrums seem fine for every day use.
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JDillon
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: August 26, 2010
Strengths: Very Fast
Very Stiff
Looks Awesome
Light WeightWeaknesses: None so far!Bottom Line: This review is for a 2011 Specialized Tarmac Expert SL3. I purchased the bike less than a week ago and before this I was riding a Trek 2100 aluminum and carbon frame with Ultegra groupo and Bontrager Race X Lite Wheels. I have ridden the Specialized Tarmac less than a week however what I can tell you is that this bike is the smoothest ride I have ever been on by far. I tested every bike you can think of and this bike was not the cheapest however it gave the best value, best ride, best local shop support, and it also looks very cool for 2011 with the new matte finish paint on the SL3 frame!
Favorite Ride: Greenville, SC - US Pro Cycling Championship Course / Paris Mountain Ride
Price Paid:
$3300.00
Purchased At: Jeff's Bike Shop - H
Similar Products Used: Trek 2100
Specialized Allez Elite
Bike Setup: 2011 SL3 Frame
6700 Ultegra 10 speed
Fulcrum Racing Wheels
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