2012
2012 Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact
The 2012 Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact sits more aggressive than most road bikes, with a shorter rear center. Reach 386 to 408 mm, stack 504 to 612 mm. The Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact build comes with Shimano 105 shifting and Specialized Turbo Elite tires.
Source: specialized.com. Checked .
Key facts
- Brand
- Specialized
- Model
- Tarmac
- Model year
- 2012
- Frame
- Elite Mid-Compact
- Type
- Road
- Geometry labels
- 490.0, 520.0, 540.0, 560.0, 580.0, and 610.0
- Drivetrain
- Varies by build
- Geometry
- Complete for every size
- Source
- specialized.com
- Checked
Geometry by size
| Measurement | 490.0 | 520.0 | 540.0 | 560.0 | 580.0 | 610.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 386 | 386 | 387 | 395 | 402 | 408 |
| Stack(mm) | 504 | 526 | 543 | 564 | 591 | 612 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 72.25 | 73 | 73 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 74 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 75.5 | 74 | 73.5 | 73.25 | 73 | 72.5 |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 407 | 410 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 970 | 970 | 981 | 989 | 1007 | 1019 |
| Standover(mm) | 730 | 755 | 775 | 795 | 826 | 850 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 460 | 490 | 510 | 530 | 550 | 580 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 100 | 120 | 145 | 170 | 205 | 230 |
Stock build
Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
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Tarmac Elite Rival Mid-Compact
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
SRAM Apex
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2012 Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact?
- Geometry is listed for 490.0, 520.0, 540.0, 560.0, 580.0, and 610.0.
- What are the reach and stack of the 2012 Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact in size 560.0?
- In size 560.0, reach is 395 mm and stack is 564 mm.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2012 Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact?
- The head tube angle is 73.5 degrees in size 560.0.
- What does the 2012 Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact ship with?
- The stock build includes Shimano 105, Specialized Turbo Elite, Shimano 105, and Specialized Tarmac.
- Which years of the Specialized Tarmac are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Specialized Tarmac for 2012, 2026, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007.
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