Currently I have a Specialized Allez Elite Pro (105 Group) I was going to wait to get the 2007 Specialized Tarmac Pro, but Surf City Cyclery having a sale on the 2006 model. Should I wait for the 2007,or get the 2006? Any advice is appreciated.

what's the difference between the two?

I am not sure I did some google searches, but nothing

Better carbon for 07, but the 06 is a great bike. If the sale is a good one Id say go tfor the 06, if only a few hundred bucks get the 07. Should be a good $800 off msrp.

The difference is about $700.00 how much better is the carbon?? I am also looking at the Felt F55 ?

Dont know you can even tell the differane. Sounds like a decent price. I know the people that have the 06 love em, so Id say go for it. The new carbon is almost the same as the 06 s-works frame, so maybe a little bit lighter and maybe a bit stiffer.

$700 difference? I'd probably get the '06. If you really cared to spend the difference, $700 buys a really nice wheelset. Do make sure you really like it in a careful test ride first, of course.

The 06 Tarmac comes with Ultegra shifters, brakes and rear Dur-Ace. Cranks are FSA SLK.The Felt is full Dura-Ace what would you go with ??

Nothing wrong with Ultegra. I certainly wouldn't pick based on the Shimano parts hanging on the bike. I've never rode either, so I can't tell you which I would buy, but in any case, unless you're buying it for me, that wouldn't do you much good anyway.

Test ride both of them. Test ride them repeatedly if necessary. (If they're at the same place, great. Go back and forth between them, with the bikes identically set up.) Make sure the positioning is set up right for you so that you're testing the bike, not the fit. (Same saddle height, same reach, same amount of drop.) Pick based on which one you more enjoy riding.

If one of them has a nice, lively feel and confident handling without beating you up, and it doesn't show any undesirable characteristics, that's the one you want. Make sure you like it uphill, downhill, through rough patches of road, and through turns. In the saddle and out of the saddle. If both of them show undesirable characteristics, keep shopping. When spending that much, you should expect to be completely happy with your bike.

jschen, Thnks !!

I went to the Specialized site, looked up the Tarmac, changed the 07 in the url to 06, and clicked on specs. The 06 specs are at https://specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel...keTab=techspec and the 07's are at https://specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel...keTab=techspec

Assuming they fit the same, I'd go with the '06, but I'm cheap. Whenever I've bought new "new" bikes, I think I've always gotten one that was the previous model year but still in the shop. You can save some $$ and still get a fine bike.

Ultegra is fine, if you have extra $700 to spend, just get the 07 for peace of mind.

Otherwise save the money and get the 06

06 Tarmac Expert? I'd go with that. Isn't the Pro around $4000?

I have Ultegra on my bike. As Jason mentioned, which ever is a better fit, and comfortable for you. Felt make a nice bike also. Dura Ace is nice, but you wont notice the difference.

Grump,
Thanks I did'nt think of that

DO you want compact of standard crank? Otherwise the bikes are identical except for the 6r and 8r carbon frame. Personally I save the money and try and get them to swap cranks to compact at no extra charge.

I am sorry to ask,but what is the difference between compact and standard cranks

A compact is a 50t and 34t chainring, standard is 53t and 39t. If you climb alot the compact is much friendlier. You can usually remain in the big ring longer also. If you are a power house its not a big deal, but for us mere mortals compact is the way to go.

I thought the standard was 52 and 42 no?

uh, no.

If the 07 is s'posed to bit a lil lighter, I'd go with the 06 on sale.

You know when they start trying to go lite, they screw things up!

I think the 2008 is fantastic Beanz , comes witha fridge built on it.

then whats the 52/42??

like everything.. something you made up..