Winter Hack (edited title)

[Johnno260]

I have seen this in facebay kinda think it may be too good, as it’s on for £200.

What’s the Specialized sizing like? I’m just over 6ft.

I was looking for a winter hack but hmm this has me tempted.

 

[steveindenmark]

Find a specialized home page and look. It will explain about sizing.

 

[ianrauk]

I had a 56 Spesh. I'm 5'9". So would say the bike would fit you ok.

 

[spiderman2]

im 5 11 and have a 56 specialized ,anyboby over 6 foot would need a 58

 

[Johnno260]

I had a 56 Spesh. I'm 5'9". So would say the bike would fit you ok.

OK cheers, still a little dubious as the Tarmac is a full CF frame right?

 

[Cycleops]

Really depends on the frame type. That's a sloping top tube. I'm the same size as you and my Specialized is a Large. That's a XL so you might just be ok but possibly a bit stretched, easily sorted with a different stem.
You really need to try it so you can give it the 'crown jewels' test but you should be okay with the sloping tube.

Looks like a older carbon frame so you need to check it over very thoroughly. Does seem suspiciously cheap, also check it for wear in the usual places.

 

[Salty seadog]

I'm a shadow over 6 foot and have a 58cm Roubaix.

 

[Spiderweb]

Looks like an ex demo 2009/10 model Tarmac (the purple stripe detail was a different colour way to the production model of those years and Specialized used it for both 2009 & 10).
It’s always best to sit on a bike before you buy but you should be OK with a 58cm frame. If you feel you are over reaching then fit a shorter stem.

**zoom in above the size label, it could be my screen but make sure that is not a crack!

If in decent condition £200 is a steal for a carbon framed Tarmac.

 

[Johnno260]

Looks like an ex demo 2009/10 model Tarmac (the purple stripe detail was a different colour way to the production model of those years and Specialized used it for both 2009 & 10).
It’s always best to sit on a bike before you buy but you should be OK with a 58cm frame. If you feel you are over reaching then fit a shorter stem.

**zoom in above the size label, it could be my screen but make sure that is not a crack!

If in decent condition £200 is a steal for a carbon framed Tarmac.

It could be a crack, on the other pictures there are loads of cobwebs over the cranks it could be some dirty web.

It’s Ultegra spec as well, so for £200 I’m a little dubious of issues.

I will go and try it out and see how I feel.

 

[JhnBssll]

I'm 6ft and ride a 58cm Roubaix

 

[vickster]

It could be a crack, on the other pictures there are loads of cobwebs over the cranks it could be some dirty web.

It’s Ultegra spec as well, so for £200 I’m a little dubious of issues.

I will go and try it out and see how I feel.

Ask to see proof of ownership if at all possible, although it is an older bike

 

[Kajjal]

https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/contentPages.asp?pageID=62

Lists sizing guide for specialized bikes.

 

[Johnno260]

This sold on Facebay for £200, it's now listed on Ebay for £625!

In a way I don't mind I was looking for a winter hack and this was too nice.

 

[Johnno260]

I'm going to ask for a test ride, seems a good candidate?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Giant-SC...rentrq:41d6d1b51650a9c941b208c9ffff6c6c|iid:1

 

[vickster]

Does it take full fixed mudguards. Non negotiable for a winter bike surely