What is the difference from an 8r and 10r Tarmac?
09-13-07, 09:31 PM
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What is the difference from an 8r and 10r Tarmac?
Just like the title says. Cants see anything on Specialized's site. Is it just stiffness or weight? Thanks in advance.
09-13-07, 11:15 PM
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I think it refers to the carbon weave used. The higher the r the more carbon fiber weaves there are. So the more weave the stiffer the frame.
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What difference does it make? The LBS has already has you thinking newer is better. The one you can afford will make you feel best. Ride the snot out of it. Just remember carbon bikes are finite plastic junk.
