stolen 2013 Specialized Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact

Stolen 2015-03-28T12:28:03-0500 from Seattle, WA 98103, US

Bike photo
Serial
unknown
Manufacturer
Specialized
Model
Tarmac Elite Mid-Compact
Year
2013
Primary colors
Black
Wheel diameter
700 C
Tire width
Narrow tire
Distinguishing features
Specialized FACT 8r carbon, FACT IS construction, compact race design, 1-1/2" lower bearing, OSBB

Theft Details

Location
Seattle, WA 98103
Stolen at
2015-03-28T12:28:03-0500
Description of incident
Last night my beloved Specialized Tarmac road bike was stolen off of a rack in Fremont. It happened in a matter of seconds while my back was turned. One minute it was there, I turned to help a customer, when I turned back it was gone. It was locked up securely through the front wheel and frame. When I ran out to look, it was nowhere to be seen. In my anger I gave the rack a shake and discovered that the bolts attaching it to the sidewalk had been removed. My theory is that the thief removed the bolts with a wrench at some earlier time and waited for the right bike to show up. Then all he/she had to do was lift up the rack and slide the lock out from under it.

Frame and fork

Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-1/2" bearing
Headset
1-1/8" upper and 1-1/2" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

Wheels

Front Wheel
DT Axis 3.0
Rear Wheel
DT Axis 3.0
Front Tire
Specialized Turbo Elite, BlackBelt, 100TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Rear Tire
Specialized Turbo Elite, BlackBelt, 100TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
Front Tube
Lightweight, presta
Rear Tube
Lightweight, presta

Drivetrain and brakes

Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105
Front Brake
Shimano 105
Rear Brake
Shimano 105
Front Shift And Brake Lever
Shimano 105 STI
Rear Shift And Brake Lever
Shimano 105 STI
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Front Shifter
Shimano 105 STI
Rear Shifter
Shimano 105 STI
Cog/Cassette/Freewheel
Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-28
Chain
Shimano Tiagra 10-speed
Crankset
FSA Gossamer Pro
Chainrings
52/36
Bottom Bracket
OS integrated, sealed bearings
Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

Additional parts

Stem
Specialized Comp-Set 6061 alloy, cone head bolt, 12-degree, 4-degree shim, 31.8mm
Handlebar
Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy, deep bend
Grips/Tape
Specialized S-Wrap, w/ gel
Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, 27.2mm
Seatpost Clamp
Forged alloy, 32.6mm
Other
Chainstay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual

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