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Akez
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Joined: Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:18 am

by Akez

Hey everyone,

new to the forum, but not new to cycling.

I'm about to be building up a new Specialized Tarmac SL4 Pro OSBB Frameset!

Here are my specs:



Tarmac Pro SL4 OSBB Frameset

Specialized Toupé pro

Specialized Rip Cage Carbon

S-Works Carbon Tarmac Handlebar

S-Works Pro-Set Stem

Sram Force

Mavic Kyserium SL

Mavic Yksion Griplink (front)

Mavic Yksion Powerlink (rear)

Mavic Road Innertube Presta

Garmin Edge 500

Speedplay Zero Stainless

Zipp Bartape


Please give me some feedback, and other options, just keep in mind I'm on a budget.

P.S. Would it be worth it to use a different chain/cassette then sram force's? Can I get a better one that is just as cheap or cheaper, that is also lighter?

Also, would the upgrade to a Red BB be worth it because of ceramic bearings?


Thanks,

AK

oreoboreo
Posts: 510
Joined: Tue Aug 09, 2011 2:25 pm
Location: Aloha, Oregon/ Poipu, Kauai Hawaii

by oreoboreo

skip the sram chain and get a KMC x10sl, lighter, quieter and cost less on the Bay.
Let's finish the ride with a 20% grade.

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2012 Scott CR1 Pro Ultegra 6700
2015 Specialized SWorks Tarmac Da 9000
2016 Specialized SWorks Tarmac DA 9100

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jdp211
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Joined: Fri Feb 12, 2010 4:26 am

by jdp211

You can't upgrade to a "red bottom bracket" for a couple reasons. First, it doesn't exist, but the frame is OSBB so wouldn't take a GXP bb anyway. You could get ceramic bearings, but I wouldn't bother.

Sharil
Posts: 32
Joined: Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:20 am

by Sharil

I am buiding at the moment a similar build,

Tarmac Sl4 Pro Black/Neon Red, 56cm
Full new Sram 2012 ( except bb30 crankset which is not in market yet), using the old sram red crank atm
Dura Ace chain (quite, durable, light)
Planet-X 20mm carbon rims on DT240s & Cx-rays (1060g build)
3T Stem Team and Handlebar Team ergonova
Romin Expert Saddle
Look Keo2Max carbon pedals


Any further suggestions are welcome!

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