Road, Track & Mountain Bikes » specialized http://www.bicyclebargains4u.com Satisfy your "Need for Speed" at bargains prices Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:11:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Specialized Tarmac Expert: Best High-end road-racing bike http://www.bicyclebargains4u.com/2009/12/specialized-tarmac-expert-best-high-end-road-racing-bike/ http://www.bicyclebargains4u.com/2009/12/specialized-tarmac-expert-best-high-end-road-racing-bike/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:04:57 +0000 drbob http://www.bicyclebargains4u.com/?p=50 Best High-end road-racing bike
Specialized Tarmac Expert
*Est. $3,700

ConsumerSearch.com synthesized multiple reviews of road bike and concluded the Specialized Tarmac Expert is the top of the line for serious road racers. A great bike for experienced cyclists who want to move to the upper echelons of racing. Below is what they concluded.

For serious racers, reviews indicate that it's hard to beat the Specialized Tarmac Expert in this price range. It sports a lightweight carbon frame that is based on the top-end S-Works Tarmac SL2 (MSRP: $8,500) --although not as light -- and it offers crisp shifting thanks to Shimano Ultegra SL components. The steering gets rave reviews, with multiple experts calling it "stable" and "precise." Overall, reviewers say this road bike is designed for racing, even though the ride can't really compare to the SL2. Still, you'll save thousands of dollars and get plenty of performance.

For pure racing performance, reviewers say it's hard to beat the Specialized Tarmac Expert in this price range. With a carbon frame and Shimano Ultegra SL components, testers say this road bike offers stable handling, crisp shifting and a responsive ride quality. This road bike also gets exceptionally high marks from multiple reviewers for extremely precise steering, and there is a general consensus among experts that the Specialized Tarmac Expert is ready to race. Although most reviewers have nothing but good things to say about the Specialized Tarmac Expert, several owners say the seat clamp can loosen pretty easily while riding. Other than that, most owners have few complaints. If you prefer a more comfort-oriented road bike, the Giant Defy Advanced 1 (MSRP: $3,500) also gets good reviews in this category, but a taller head tube provides more comfortable positioning for long miles.

We found a number of excellent reviews of the Specialized Tarmac Expert, especially from CyclingNews.com. Their review is exceptionally detailed and provides an overview of each of the bike's components. TestRider.com also offers a video review, and Bicycling magazine rounds out the coverage. There are also a good number of owner-written reviews on RoadBikeReview.com.
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]]> http://www.bicyclebargains4u.com/2009/12/specialized-tarmac-expert-best-high-end-road-racing-bike/feed/ 0 Specialized Pitch Comp Review http://www.bicyclebargains4u.com/2009/11/specialized-pitch-comp-review/ http://www.bicyclebargains4u.com/2009/11/specialized-pitch-comp-review/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:40:47 +0000 drbob http://www.bicyclebargains4u.com/?p=39 If you frequently tackle rugged or technical terrain, the all-mountain Specialized Pitch Comp is a well-reviewed option. All-mountain bikes are sturdier and more rugged than traditional mountain bikes, and the SpecializedPitch Comp is no exception. With a frame platform based on the top-end Specialized Enduro SL, 6 inches of travel and 2.3-inch-wide tires, this bike is designed to handle everything from steep hills to rugged descents. Although reviewers praise the performance, the Specialized Pitch Comp also gets high marks for value. Multiple reviewers say it's hard to find a mountain bike with this level of performance at this price. Their biggest complaint? There's no shock lockout to fine-tune the ride for level terrain.

For rugged terrain, many experts recommend all-mountain bikes. These bikes are sturdier and more rugged -- and have more suspension -- than traditional mountain bikes, but they are also heavier. In this category, reviewers say the Specialized Pitch Comp provides great value and good performance over rough trails. The Specialized Pitch Comp is based on the same frame as the Specialized Enduro SL bikes (*MSRP: $3,300 - $7,700), and riders benefit from much of the same technology without the hefty price tag. Tester feedback shows that the Specialized Pitch Comp performs well on all types of rugged terrain, including steep climbs and technical descents, thanks to nearly 6 inches of travel. Some owners feel the need to upgrade a few components, but they acknowledge that this bike is a good deal. Other reviewers would like to have a shock or fork lockout. If that feature is important to you, the Fuji Thrill LT 2.0 (*MSRP: $1,850) has a rear shock lockout, and it also gets good reviews.

We found a number of good reviews of the Specialized Pitch Comp. Mountain Bike Action and Bicycling include the bike in their 2009 buyer's guides, and Bicycling includes a lengthy write-ups based on tester feedback. Bike magazine also writes a recent review of the Specialized Pitch Comp, but it's not quite as detailed. There are also a good number of owner-written reviews on MTBR.com, which help confirm what experts are saying in the bike publications.
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