2013 Specialized S-Works SL4 DA 9000
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Hi there, just wanted to share my new bike I just finished building! A little bit about myself... Im 21 y/o, Ive been riding/racing for 4 years. I had my 2012 S-Works SL4 stolen from my house 5 months ago. I spent the last 4 months sharing a bike with my dad until all of the parts came in for my new bike. It was definitely worth the wait!
I rode it for the first time yesterday for an easy hour and a half ride with my dad. Ill start with my first impression of the new DA 9000... I could not believe how easy the front shifting was! The best way to describe it is effortless! I had 7900 on my last bike and 9000 blows 7900 away. The rear shifting is also improved. The hoods feel very good. They are a little different shape than Di2 but not very much. The brake levers have a nice feel, similar to Di2 and seem to have a easier pull than 7900. Tomorrow Ill do a longer/faster pace ride to get a better impression of everything. Overall the bike felt very snappy/responsive when putting power down. Ill share more after I get more time on it.
Frameset: 2013 Specialized S-Works SL4 56cm
Groupset: Shimano Dura Ace 9000
Handlebars: FSA K-Force Light Nano Compact 42cm 189g
Stem: FSA OS-99 CSI 120mm 136g
Top Cap: Tune 5g
Cages: Tune Wasserträger 19g
Chain catcher: K Edge
Seat: Custom Fizik Aliante Carbon 212g
Wheelset: Enve 3.4 rims, Tune Mig45/Mag170 hubs, Sapim CX Ray 20/24 1311g without rim tape 1345g with
Skewers: Enve 61g
Tires: Continental GP4000s 23mm
Pedals: Speedplay Zero Stainless
Complete bike: 14.02
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I rode it for the first time yesterday for an easy hour and a half ride with my dad. Ill start with my first impression of the new DA 9000... I could not believe how easy the front shifting was! The best way to describe it is effortless! I had 7900 on my last bike and 9000 blows 7900 away. The rear shifting is also improved. The hoods feel very good. They are a little different shape than Di2 but not very much. The brake levers have a nice feel, similar to Di2 and seem to have a easier pull than 7900. Tomorrow Ill do a longer/faster pace ride to get a better impression of everything. Overall the bike felt very snappy/responsive when putting power down. Ill share more after I get more time on it.
Frameset: 2013 Specialized S-Works SL4 56cm
Groupset: Shimano Dura Ace 9000
Handlebars: FSA K-Force Light Nano Compact 42cm 189g
Stem: FSA OS-99 CSI 120mm 136g
Top Cap: Tune 5g
Cages: Tune Wasserträger 19g
Chain catcher: K Edge
Seat: Custom Fizik Aliante Carbon 212g
Wheelset: Enve 3.4 rims, Tune Mig45/Mag170 hubs, Sapim CX Ray 20/24 1311g without rim tape 1345g with
Skewers: Enve 61g
Tires: Continental GP4000s 23mm
Pedals: Speedplay Zero Stainless
Complete bike: 14.02
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8335/8084 ... 94f8_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8196/8085 ... 3702_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8194/8084 ... d327_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8465/8084 ... ac7f_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8471/8085 ... 8f03_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8474/8085 ... 2ea2_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8049/8085 ... 3f3e_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8336/8084 ... 9335_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8191/8085 ... 5540_c.jpg
Last edited by bsmith104 on Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:02 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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I know someone at shimano who pulled a few strings to get it so early. Haha no i bought it and my dad upgraded from a 2010 Tarmac expert to a 2012 Specialized SL4 Pro Ultegra Di2 since his bike was stolen too. The homeowners insurance definitely took care of us!
Very nice bike. I'm sure it rides like a dream
Not to be an arse, but I don't think DuraAce looks that good with the matte black components. That's properly just me.
Awsome bike nevertheless.
Not to be an arse, but I don't think DuraAce looks that good with the matte black components. That's properly just me.
Awsome bike nevertheless.
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Mate has the same SL4, saw it in the flesh yesterday. Absolute winner!
Spec have hit a home run on this scheme.
Spec have hit a home run on this scheme.
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parsing your images.
bsmith104 wrote:
Wow! Truly a beautiful ride.
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