| Trek Madone 4.5 or Specialized Tarmac Comp | | | | Shimano and the crank is available in either a double or |
| Compact | | | | triple model and rear derailleur from Ultegra. Thus is a |
| If you are currently in the market for a new bike you | | | | good compilation of equipment to last you into the |
| will want to read this article. If you are a beginner but | | | | future at a great price. The best selling point for this |
| do not want an entry level bike this article will help you. | | | | bike is its frame. |
| It may sound dumb for a beginning rider to want a | | | | Tarmac |
| more advanced bike but if you keep riding you will | | | | Now let us discuss the Tarmac. This bike's has a triple |
| eventually have to upgrade from a an entry level bike | | | | constructed frame. It has a compact design and the |
| anyways. Two very good bikes that are both ridden | | | | forks, legs and bars are of a full carbon design. This |
| by top professional race teams in the world are the | | | | bike has mostly all the same equipment the Trek has |
| Trek Madone 4.5 and the Specialized Tarmac Comp | | | | but it has an Ultegra rear. The rest comes from |
| Compact. If you are debating between these two | | | | Specialized. The Shimano R600 chain set is not as |
| bikes or if you are considering either of these bikes | | | | good as the 105. There is only a double option front |
| then you have taken the first step toward buying a | | | | derailleur with no other. |
| bike that will last you a long time. It may be tough to | | | | The Decision |
| choose between these two bikes but this article will | | | | This is a very difficult decision to make between these |
| give you some helpful details. | | | | two bikes. If you want a triple the Trek is your only |
| Madone | | | | choice. If a double is what you are looking for the |
| First let us look at the Madone. This bike has a frame | | | | Specialized may be a better choice with the carbon |
| and carbon forks and aluminum constructed bars. It | | | | bars. It does not matter which one of these bikes you |
| has a cartridge type bearing with an integrated | | | | decide to purchase, either one will be a great choice |
| headset. Most all of the rest of the equipment on this | | | | for anyone, but the Specialized Tarmac Comp |
| bike come from Bontrager too. The shifters, cranks, | | | | Compact may be your best choice. |
| brakes, front derailleur and cassette all made by | | | | |