10/3/2011 - Update. New pictures, mostly showing the carbon work I recently completed.

I recently completed some custom carbon work after repairing a crack in a set of carbon bars. Some people might think I'm crazy for this, but I have full faith in the strength of the repair and have put in plenty of miles since the repair/integrated work. After repairing the bars, I decided to go all in and perform my own custom carbon bar/stem combo. I used 1.5" 11oz unidirectional tape for the work and I think it came out very well. I used my Syntace F119 stem, modified and bonded the bars in my usual position, then wrapped with an uninterrupted pattern for strength. The top layer of carbon is cut and laid for the cosmetic look. Plenty of time to sand and applied a satin finish. Total time of 3 days work due to cure time and sanding. Weight for the combo came in at 290 grams. Sorry I forgot to take a picture of them being weighed before the install.

Depending on what the winter brings, I'll either modify/upgrade some parts on this bike, or if possible, I'm looking to upgrade the frame. We will see what happens with time. More pictures on my Flickr page.


4/11/2010 - 6320g / 13.92lbs. Unknown as of 4/30/2011

I welcome all opinions and comments. What would you change within a reasonable budget, not looking to have the lightest bike.

frame: 2010 Specialized S-WORKS Tarmac SL3 - Carbon - Team Geo - size 56
fork: Specialized SL3
wheels: Edge C/C 65mm, C4 Hub front, Powertap SL+ rear, Sapim CX-Ray Spokes
tires:Vittoria Corsa EVO CX / Vittoria Latex Tubes
saddle: Prologo Nago Evo Nack
seatpost: Specialized S-Works
seat clamp: Specialized s-works
cranks: Sram Red
chainrings: Rotor Q-Rings 52/39
ft der : Sram Red
rear der: Sram Red
shifters: Sram Red
cassette: Dura Ace 7900 11-23
chain: KMC X10SL
brake calipers: Zero Gravity Negative G Ti
brake pads: Edge Gray Carbon Pads
handlebars: Easton EC90 SLX (integrated bar/stem)
stem: Syntace F119 90 (integrated bar/stem)
Headset: Specialized SL3 Cane Creek
spacers/top cap: carbon / custom
pedals: Keo 2 Max Carbon
cages: New Ultimate
housing/cables: Ashima / Power Cordz combo
tape: Lizard Skins
computer: Garmin Edge 500



9 by tonypgst, on Flickr


12 by tonypgst, on Flickr


11 by tonypgst, on Flickr


13 by tonypgst, on Flickr


tarmac6 by tonypgst, on Flickr


tarmac5 by tonypgst, on Flickr


tarmac3 by tonypgst, on Flickr



Regards,

Tony

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This is a wonderful bike Tony.My next will SL3.My two... link
Congratulations on your purchase.

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Excellent bike! I'm wondering why you went with the team geo? The head tube lengths are 150 vs 170 and with the spacers there your probably sitting around 170-180ish. Unless of course your getting rid of the spacers and cutting the steerer.

Regarding the spacers. The frame was only available in the team geo for a size 56 carbon. I would have had to wait until October for the regular geometry. I knew I could make it work with some spacers. I will be removing spacers slowly as I dial in the fit. It was cut at the maximum and will be adjusted later.

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Wow! Great looking bike. I've never seen Stronglight chainrings paired with SRAM Red cranks. Looks great though. Are the Stronglight rings better than the SRAM Red ones?

ahh thats cool. It's what I figured, the regular sl3 frame is backordered till august here in canada



Love yours though!

Gorgeous

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I'm not a black bike or specialized fan but this I'm down with. I know you said it's a 56 but it looks like a 46 for some reason.

Starnut

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Nice would love to try a SL3 with that setup.

Starnut, I wish it was a 46. It wouldn't be as heavy. Must be the angle of the camera. Planning a better photo shoot in the near future.

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Please, if you can do it as soon as new photos of this beautiful bike.

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Well, I do look stealthy bikes and this one is very, very nice.

Looking forward to the new pics.

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Oh my god... that looks amazing Whenever you don't ride it, you put it in your livingroom as decoration?

Very nice bike. Been loving the Specialized SL3 these past couple of weeks, and that one in particular is stunning.

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cmon kermit, just admit you cant wait to buy a tarmac sl3 matte black frameset!!!

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