Specialized Tarmac S-Works SL4 or Parlee Z5
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djconnel wrote:That's the one good argument I've seen against the bike.

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I don't think he would be asking unless sex appeal was first priority. So, go with the sexiest bike.
Specialized Allez 06' "Rain Bike" 21.50lbs
Neuvation F100 11' "Road Bike" 16.80lbs
Specialized Tarmac Pro 11' "WW Bike" 14.25lbs
Neuvation F100 11' "Road Bike" 16.80lbs
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Sl4
Race bike or dream bike?
Race bike: SL4
Dream Bike: Custom Z1 (....or in this case a Z5)
Race bike: SL4
Dream Bike: Custom Z1 (....or in this case a Z5)
Road bike: Pinarello Dogma 60.1
TT bike: Trek Speed Concept
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4XxCZagAjk
TT bike: Trek Speed Concept
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4XxCZagAjk
Just got an SL4 on Friday. Tested it an a Z5 and you can guess which came out on top. The Z5 is good, but its not earth-shattering.
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kac wrote:Perhaps you might consider trying one of each and decide based on your own riding impressions. Here (and elsewhere) you will get a variety of opinions, none of which may pertain to your particular situation.
KAC
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SL4's downtube and chainstays are absolutely massive (pretty dramatic if you look close). I imagine for out of the saddle riding, the SL4 will have an advantage.
But the Parlee will have a huge advantage in uniqueness points (they are the madone of WW, but in the real world, they are still quite scarce).
But the Parlee will have a huge advantage in uniqueness points (they are the madone of WW, but in the real world, they are still quite scarce).
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elviento wrote:SL4's downtube and chainstays are absolutely massive (pretty dramatic if you look close). I imagine for out of the saddle riding, the SL4 will have an advantage.
But the Parlee will have a huge advantage in uniqueness points (they are the madone of WW, but in the real world, they are still quite scarce).
I live in a city of 5 million people... Have only seen 2 other parlees I built one for a friend, the other is a friends and they are both z4s.. Any parlee is pretty rare round here.. SL4s on he other hand

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if your name is john hammond i'd go parlee


prendrefeu wrote:kac wrote:Perhaps you might consider trying one of each and decide based on your own riding impressions. Here (and elsewhere) you will get a variety of opinions, none of which may pertain to your particular situation.
KAC
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That's not always so easy. A lot of Parlee dealers, such as mine, do not stock the full line because the demand isn't high enough to have a full run of sizes on the floor. Also, some dealers aren't too helpful with the selection process. Its also helpful to get opinions because the demo bike may have a different setup and its often hard to get a full feel of the bike in a very short ride on one type of road.
I have to say without a doubt the SL4 is laterally stiffer and I feel that its just as compliant. I have owned every iteration of Tarmac since the 2008 S-Works and I can say that this is the first that truly beats the Z5. I felt that the SL3 was stiffer as well, but a bit more harsh with no perceived benefit to the detriment in ride quality.
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