Originally Posted by
Planemaker
The owner of the bike is willing to negotiate and I will post pictures along with spec when I get them.
I have just gotten back into cycling and this would be my first road bike (currently ride a Trek Fitness 7.4 FX). I am bit concerned because everything I have read states that this is more of triathlon bike. I want a road bike to get faster and keep up with other riders in my group (I am too fast for the slow group and to slow for the fast group). I also want to be able to get into drops when going against the wind on longer rides (50+ miles).
Is this really the bike for me or should I be looking for something else?
IF it fits
I have an '06 Sworks Tarmac - it turned me into a Tarmac junkie... (now also have an '09 expert & '11 pro)
I guess I've put 20K+ miles on it since and it feels and rides like the day I got it.
It is, by my impression, a top allround road bike. Fast when pushing hard, superb on technical descents and all day comfortable on Long (80+ mi) rides. I also have roubaixs, but go to the tarmacs most of the time (almost all of the time...)
I luv that '06 tarmac. And visually, to me it is the quitessential tarmac look.
The newer tarmacs do feel more 'race' stiff, but for most of my riding, the '06 is most often the go-to machine.
If it has mostly 10 spd shimano and, hopefully, shimano wheels; I don;t think you could get a nicer bike - if its a good size and fit for you.
Good tires (Conti GP 4000 & equivalent) and light tubes on decent wheels will make that bike fly.
Check the chain for stretch (and possible need for a new cassette) - new tires, shift cables and chain often really rejuvenate a 'tired' feeling ride.