FACT BIKES AND EQUIPMENT - Specialized

Specialized Bicycles
15130 Concord Circle
Morgan Hill, California
U.S.A. 95037
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2008
FACT BIKES AND EQUIPMENT

the fact
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the INESCAPABLE FACT
FACT (FUNCTIONAL ADVANCED CARBON TECHNOLOGY) ALLOWS US
TO MAKE HIGH-PERFORMANCE BIKES THAT ARE TAILOR-MADE FOR
THE WHERE AND WHY OF YOUR NEXT RIDE.
It doesn't matter how or where you want to ride, our goal is to make sure
that you enjoy your time on a bike more. That's where our proprietary
FACT technology comes in. More than just a range of composite materials,
FACT allows us to make every rider's time on a bike better because it
allow us to utilize an integrated approach to design, material choice,
fabrication and testing.
FACT is a proprietary term that distinguishes our advanced development
and fabrication process for composites, one that always starts with the
specific demands of the experience that a bike or piece of equipment is
being designed for and ends with a range of proven performance benefits
including increased efficiency, flawless handling, unsurpassed fatigue
reduction and incredibly low weight.
Most critically, FACT enables us to consider the performance of a bike as a
whole. With FACT, we never focus on a single attribute like weight or stiffness
without considering the effect on the overall package. By considering
all the attributes of a bike and how they interact, we're able to fine-tune
our FACT composites for any experience that you're looking to have. And
because our entire company is filled with demanding cyclists, creating
bikes and equipment that outperform everything else on the road or trail
isn't just a job, it's our passion.

how we test
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flying
COLORS
WHETHER UNDER THE WORLD’S BEST ATHLETES OR IN OUR OWN
CUTTING-EDGE LAB, WE TEST THE THINGS WE MAKE EVERY SINGLE
DAY. WHEN WE PASS, THE RESULT IS FLYING COLORS.
As lofty as it sounds, our vision is to be the best cycling brand in the
world. So we dream, design and build all kinds of things that help you
enjoy your time on a bike more. Because most of the people who work
here are passionate cyclists in their own right—including our entire
engineering team—making all kinds of bikes and equipment that add
a little something extra to our daily rides is way more than just a job.
Starting back in the 1970’s our relationship with top professional cyclists—
including road and off-road world champions, Tour de France stage
winners and Olympic medalists—has helped us make all of the things we
make way better. All of the feedback they provide not only helps them
win races, it helps us improve the performance of every bike or piece of
equipment we make.
To compliment the input that all kinds of riders give us, we’ve developed
one of the world's foremost testing facilities in our Morgan Hill, California
headquarters, and our staff of engineers and technicians monitor countless
hours of bending, breaking and smashing to ensure that every frame,
component and piece of equipment we make delivers world class
performance and top-level safety.
The next time you're out on a bike, you don't have to think about
what could make that ride better because we are.
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s-works tarmac SL2
BOONEN ASKED US TO BUILD HIM THE MOST
EFFICIENT, BEST HANDLING ROAD BIKE IN THE
WORLD. WE DELIVERED WITH THE SL2.
Because it had to meet the demands of fast finishing riders
like Tour de France Green Jersey winner Tom Boonen, we
couldn't afford to make the SL2 just another featherweight
frame. So we delivered the Tarmac SL2, a frame that weighs
over 100-grams less than our Tarmac SL, yet boasts the best
lateral and torsional stiffness of any bike we've ever made
and vertical compliance that is only second to our revolutionary
S-Works Roubaix SL. We build the SL2 using an
entirely new manufacturing process-FACT IS.
built for boonen, built for bettini,
BUILT FOR YOU
tarmac SL2
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Cannondale Hollowgram SL, 1644
Shimano Dura Ace, 1282
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Time ASX Titan Carbon, 1263
Campagnolo Record UT, 1191
Specialized S-Works, Specialized 1793 S-Works, 1597
Cannondale Hollowgram
Cannondale
SL, 1701
Hollowgram SL, 1644
1400
K SYSTEM WEIGHTED STIFFNESS COMPARISON
(lbf/inch/Kg)
2000
1800
1600
1200
1000
800
the fact is:
d Parrallel to the Ground
Cranks Tested Rotated 45° Down
The FACT crank also From delivers Parrallel new and levels BB Tilted of performance 16° thanks to a fully integrated
bottom bracket design. Because we control the design of any chassis that features
a FACT carbon crank, we’re able to optimize both the frame and crank for maximum
efficiency and performance. Total integration of the frame and crank allows us to
create an oversized bottom bracket shell and house a pair of large diameter bearings
directly in the frame for maximum torsional rigidity and enhanced ergonomics. Total
integration also allows us to employ a dramatically oversized two-piece bottom
bracket spindle, one that saves weight and boosts efficiency under peak loads. Take
a spin on any Tarmac, Roubaix, Ruby, Transition or TriCross that features an integrated
FACT crank and you’ll feel the difference.
Shimano Dura Ace, 1273
Shimano Dura Ace, 1282
Time ASX Titan Carbon,
Time
1372
ASX Titan Carbon, 1263
Campagnolo Record UT,
Campagnolo
1223
Record UT, 1191
600 NOTHING’S BETTER
400
CRANK SYSTEM WEIGHTED STIFFNESS COMPARISON
OUR INTEGRATED 200 FACT CARBON CRANK AND BOTTOM BRACKET IS UNMATCHED
FOR STIFFNESS AND SHIFTING EFFICIENCY.
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Redesigned to help
Cranks
fast
Tested
finishers
Parrallel
find the
to the
finish
Ground
line first, the new-for-2008 Cranks version Tested Rotated 45° Down
of the S-Works FACT carbon crank is 9% stiffer (it was already the stiffest From on Parrallel the and BB Tilted 16°
market) and better shifting than the original. While keeping the weight to just 623
grams, we've improved its stiffness by giving the crankarm a more efficient 'D' shape,
upgrading the patented coupling system that links the two arms together and
enhancing the design of the spider. We've improved shifting performance by refining
tooth profiles, reengineering the spider and adding a proprietary 3-19 Ni Boron
plating to the chainrings.
Specialized S-Works, 1793
Cannondale Hollowgram SL, 1701
Shimano Dura Ace, 1273
Time ASX Titan Carbon, 1372
Campagnolo Record UT, 1223
(lbf/inch/Kg)
2000
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1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
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Specialized S-Works, 1793
crank & bb
CRANK SYSTEM WEIGHTED STIFFNESS COMPARISON
Cannondale Hollowgram SL, 1701
Time ASX Titan Carbon, 1372
Cranks Tested Rotated 45° Down From Parrallel and BB Tilted 16°
Crank System (53/39, 172.5mm) Weight (g)
Specialized FACT Crank system, 2008
Shimano Dura Ace, 1273
CRANK & BB SYSTEM WEIGHT DATA
623
Campagnolo Record UT, 1223
(lbf/inch/Kg)
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
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CRANK SYSTEM WEIGHTED STIFFNESS COMPARISON
Specialized S-Works, 1793
Cannondale Hollowgram SL, 1701
Crank System (53/39, 172.5mm) Weight (g)
Specialized FACT Crank system, 2008
623
Time ASX Titan Carbon, 2007 632
Cannondale Hollowgram SI, 2007 668
Campy Record UT, 2007 695
Shimano Dura Ace, 2007 750
Note: New 2008 Specialized FACT CRANK & BB is 9% Stiffer than 2007 version
Time ASX Titan Carbon, 1372
Cranks Tested Rotated 45° Down From Parrallel and BB Tilted 16°
Shimano Dura Ace, 1273
CRANK & BB SYSTEM WEIGHT DATA
Campagnolo Record UT, 1223
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s-works tarmac sl
DESIGNED FOR SPEED AND EFFICIENCY, YET STILL
LIGHT, SHARP-HANDLING AND SMOOTH-RIDING, THE
TARMAC SL IS BALANCED FOR TOP PERFORMANCE
IN ANY SITUATION.
To endow the Tour de France stage winning Tarmac SL
with the grace of a ballerina and the brawn of a boxer,
we created a specific manufacturing process—FACT Az1.
When building a Tarmac SL with Az1, we seamlessly join
discrete carbon monocoque sections into a single chassis,
creating a frame that has amazing rigidity and efficiency,
yet retains enough vertical compliance to make the last
mile of an all-day ride feel as good as the first.
black and blue
AND FAST ALL OVER
tarmac sl
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test data
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test DATA
OUR PROPRIETARY FACT TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS US TO CREATE BIKES
THAT ARE INCREDIBLY LIGHT, BUT ALSO GREAT HANDLING, AMAZ-
INGLY EFFICIENT AND ALL-DAY COMFORTABLE. NO OTHER BIKE IN
THE WORLD MATCHES THE BALANCE OF WEIGHT, STIFFNESS AND
VERTICAL COMPLIANCE THAT OUR PROPRIETARY FACT TECHNOLOGY
ALLOWS US TO CREATE.
(1) Vertical compliance directly correlates to how supple a bike rides.
In fact, the S-Works Roubaix SL offers such superior vertical compliance
that even with 30 psi more in the tires it's still smoother riding than
the next closest competitor.
(2) Torsional Frame Stiffness translates directly to sprinting acceleration
and sharp handling. On these two counts the Tarmac SL2 is unbeatable.
(3) Greater bottom bracket Frame Stiffness equals greater efficiency and
sprinting acceleration. Boonen wanted both. We obliged.
(4) When it comes to weight, less is definitely more. And no frame that
we've ever made offers you more (that is, less) than the Tarmac SL2.
* “MODULE” is frame, fork, crank, seatpost,and bottom bracket.
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s-works roubaix sl
A FACT CARBON CHASSIS AND ZERTZ VIBRATION
DAMPING INSERTS MAKE IT NO SURPRISE THAT THE
S-WORKS ROUBAIX SL IS REGULARLY THE FIRST BIKE
ACROSS THE LINE IN SPRING CLASSICS AND
SATURDAY MORNING RIDES.
Functional Advanced Composite Technology (FACT) gives
us the unique ability to tune the ride of the S-Works Roubaix
SL for a winning blend of efficiency and back-saving vertical
compliance. Because we design, engineer and test every one
of our FACT carbon chassis from the ground-up in our Morgan
Hill, California headquarters, we're able to tune the performance
of a given frame for a specific type of riding. With the
category creating Roubaix, we made the most vertically
compliant high-performance bike ever.
the long road just got
LESS PAINFUL
roubaix sl
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s-works ruby sl
EQUIPPED WITH A FULL FACT CARBON CHASSIS, THE
S-WORKS RUBY SL DELIVERS THE LIGHTEST WEIGHT,
HIGHEST EFFICIENCY, SMOOTHEST RIDE AND BEST FIT OF
ANY BIKE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN.
Female riders. Different than men. Yes, it's true. Our realization
of this inescapable bit of reality has led us to develop the
most comprehensive line of bicycles and equipment available
for female riders. Women everywhere can thank our FACT
carbon technology for allowing us to engineer and fine-tune
each and every size of the Ruby SL for a supple yet efficient
ride. Because we precisely control the orientation and placement
of every fiber in the Ruby SL chassis, we're able to make
the smallest Ruby SL ride as sweet as the largest. And that's a
difference that's obvious to anyone.
obviously different;
UNQUESTIONABLY
BETTER
ruby sl
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s-works transition
COMPLETELY REDESIGNED FOR YOUR BATTLE AGAINST
THE CLOCK, THE ALL-NEW TRANSITION SLICES
THROUGH THE WIND AND CHEATS FATHER TIME LIKE
NO OTHER MACHINE.
Proven fast at MIT's Wright Brothers wind tunnel and in
the Tour de France under team Quickstep-Innergetic, our
group of engineers pushed the aerodynamic advantages
offered by the Transition's design right up the legal limit
allowed by cycling's governing body, the UCI. Our proprietary
FACT technology allowed us to massage the shape
of every tube in the Transition's chassis to be both aerodynamic
and ultra-efficient. Whether you test it with
calipers or your legs, you'll find that the Transition is the
fastest bike we've ever made.
FATHER TIME
HAS MET HIS MATCH
transition
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the transition, the favored weapon
FOR KILLING TIME
THE FACTS ON THE ANATOMY OF THIS KILLER
Ultra Aerodynamic Frame
Extremely narrow FACT carbon tubes minimize drag through the use of
an airfoil shape (the tallest allowed by the UCI), a small diameter 1-inch
steerer reduces frontal area, a forward arcing seat tube creates an aerodynamic
shelter for the rear wheel and the FACT carbon seat stays have
been designed to tuck behind the seat tube.
Integrated Fact Fork
Designed for minimal drag and dependable handling, the Transition's
FACT carbon fork minimizes turbulance thanks to the aero profile of the
fork blades, unique crown shape, small diameter steerer tube and truly
integrated frame-and-fork interface.
Integrated Braking System
To ensure maximum aerodynamics, performance and control we've
designed and engineered a completely integrated braking system just
for the Transition. You won't find it on any other bike.
Slippery Seat Stays
For maximum aerodynamics, the Transition's seat stays have been
designed to stay tucked behind the seat tube until they need to flare
to meet the rear axle.
anatomy
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s-works enduro sl
THANKS TO A FACT CARBON CHASSIS AND TOTAL
SUSPENSION INTEGRATION, THE ENDURO SL IS THE MOST
HIGH-PERFORMANCE ALL-MOUNTAIN BIKE THE MOUNTAIN
HAS EVER SEEN.
Our FACT technology is so adaptable that it allows us to
create everything from flyweight frames for road bikes to the
burly (but still light) all-mountain frame used on our S-Works
Eduro SL. Using Total Suspension Integration (TSI), we design
the Enduro SL’s chassis and critical suspension components
together in order to make the most high-performance All-
Mountain bike possible. The Enduro’s E150 fork and AFR rear
shock have both been designed for harmonized bump force
management even in the most extreme All Mountain terrain.
climb higher, go
BIGGER
enduro sl
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s-works safire
THANKS TO A WOMEN’S SPECIFIC FACT FRAME AND COMPO-
NENTS SELECTION, THE NEW-FOR-2008 SAFIRE SHINES ON
THE TRAILS MOST WOMEN RIDE MOST OFTEN.
Guaranteed to stoke female mountain bike fiends everywhere,
the new-for-2008 Safire shines on the kinds of trails that most
women ride most often. We leverage our FACT technology to
make a women’s-specific chassis that has a custom-tuned Lay-
Up Schedule Development and fem-friendly geometry that make
it the ultimate XC Trail bike for female riders. Thanks to Total
Suspension Integration (where the chassis and all critical suspension
components are designed together) the Safire is primed to
handle every root and rock thrown its way.
AN ABSOLUTE
GEM
safire
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s-works stumpjumper fsr
FOR OVER 25-YEARS THE STUMPJUMPER HAS BEEN THE
BEST BIKE FOR THE TRAILS THAT MOST PEOPLE RIDE MOST
OF THE TIME.
When it comes to riding the kinds of trails that most people
ride most of the time, the Stumpjumper has been unbeatable
for over 25-years. FACT, a combination of sound engineering,
cutting-edge fabrication techniques, intelligent materials application,
tireless prototyping and an endless cycle of testing,
allows us to endow the new-for-2008 Stumpjumper FSR with
category-leading efficiency and low weight. Total Suspension
Integration (TSI), designing all of the critical suspension
components in concert with the frame, results in category
leading performance.
versatility
DEFINED
stumpjumper fsr
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s-works epic
THE EPIC IS FASTEST MOUNTAIN BIKE IN THE WORLD,
WITH A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AND A STRING OF
WORLD CUP VICTORIES TO PROVE IT.
Marathon World Champion Christoph Sauser doesn't
ever like to ride slow (good thing for us). That's why he
chooses to throw a leg over a sub-20-pound Epic with
FACT carbon frame and a proprietary AFR Shock with
FlowControl Brain for every race he enters. Designed to
perfectly compliment the Epic's FACT chassis, the
FlowControl Brain allows the AFR Shock to transition
seamlessly between firm and fully active—something
that's key when you don't like going slow.
do you have any idea how fast
YOU WERE GOING?
epic
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equipment
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EQUIPMENT
OUR FACT TECHNOLOGY ISN’T JUST LIMITED TO BIKES–IT ALSO
HELPS US MAKE SOME OF THE LIGHTEST, MOST DURABLE AND
HIGHEST PERFORMING EQUIPMENT.
S-Works 2D Helmet
Lids don’t get any lighter, more well ventilated or better fitting than the
new S-Works 2D helmet. Every dimension of the 2D is created for ultimate
performance. Its FACT Inner Matrix skeleton combined with
a Dual Density foam shell makes the 2D the lightest helmet on the market
that still meets CPSC testing standards. A Pro Fit 360 retention system
provides maximum adjustment for a truly customized fit while a Mega
Mouthport and 4th Dimension Cooling creates incredible ventilation.
S-Works Mountain Shoe
When a gram here or there means everything, finding
the lightest, stiffest, most high performance shoe that
also offers ergonomic comfort is irreplaceable. Built
around an uber-efficient FACT carbon sole the S-Works
Mountain is the lightest off-road shoe available with a
mechanical closure. Refined Boa closure, new
Powerzone lacing and Body Geometry ® Footbeds
also make it the most efficient.
S-Works Barmac Wedge
Made from 100% FACT carbon, the Barmac Wedge is the only onepiece
bar and stem that features stem angle adjustability. Thanks to a
high-modulus FACT advanced composite weave, the Barmac delivers
high-strength and stiffness along with excellent comfort. Available in
a full-range of widths, drops and reaches.
Roval Rapide SL Clincher
The lightest clincher wheelset we’ve ever made, the Roval
Rapide SL leverages our FACT technology to build a carbon
‘mid-v’ rim that is light, but incredibly durable and offers
dependable all-condition braking performance. Swiss-made
hubs guarantee that the Rapide will be in it for the long-haul.
S-Works Carbon Mountain Seatpost
We use high modulus FACT composite weave to make this light (just 207-grams),
but tough micro-adjust post. Because we control all of the processes in the
design, engineering, manufacturing and testing of the S-Works Carbon post
(and everything else that uses FACT), it’s guaranteed to be trail tough.
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