Specialized - Tarmac SL8 - 2024 - 5.35 kg (11.8 lbs) by Le Baron Noir

[idinfo68]

Assembly complete! Tests as soon as the opportunity arises...



Video >>> https://youtu.be/4-K1d7LovCM











With higher wheels...





Video >>> https://youtu.be/S-ZDapHhLZk

[OtterSpace]

Absolutely amazing build as always. Every build you post is well documented and a fine benchmark. I frequently reference your SL6 and Aethos builds as I planned my SL6 rim build.

Some minor items to consider for such a tuned top of the line build:
Silca RD hanger for better shifting and lower weight.
Shifter clamp tuning using titanium nuts and Schmolke, or SQUICCHI band clamps.
Bolt tuning the brakes and shifters
vinyl covers

[mike]

incredible weight! superb

[idinfo68]

Absolutely amazing build as always. Every build you post is well documented and a fine benchmark. I frequently reference your SL6 and Aethos builds as I planned my SL6 rim build.

Thanks, glad to be useful

Some minor items to consider for such a tuned top of the line build:
Silca RD hanger for better shifting and lower weight.

Order placed today

Shifter clamp tuning using titanium nuts and Schmolke, or SQUICCHI band clamps.
Bolt tuning the brakes and shifters

I replaced quite a few screws with titanium

vinyl covers

Not useful because there is no passage to hide on this frame

[mike]

how is the silca rd hangar? it looks pretty ugly from the pics on silca's website compared to the stock hangar. is it the #105 silica hangar to buy? what was actual weight savings as silica gives a range.

[mike]

how is the silca rd hangar? it looks pretty ugly from the pics on silca's website compared to the stock hangar. i ended up buying the silca hangar anyway and there is no weight savings at all over the stock sl8 hangar plus the dura ace pivot/bolt that ul you won't use because of the direct mount

[powerangah]

I don't understand how you shaved 1.2kg, that's mind blowing! are roval wheels and dura ace cranksets that heavy? does changing to titanium bolts make that big of a difference?

[idinfo68]

how is the silca rd hangar? it looks pretty ugly from the pics on silca's website compared to the stock hangar. is it the #105 silica hangar to buy? what was actual weight savings as silica gives a range.

SILCA 105 = 19 grs
Specialized original + Dura-Ace cam = 21 grs

So 2 grs saved and better shifting...

[mike]

how is the silca rd hangar? it looks pretty ugly from the pics on silca's website compared to the stock hangar. is it the #105 silica hangar to buy? what was actual weight savings as silica gives a range.

SILCA 105 = 19 grs
Specialized original + Dura-Ace cam = 21 grs

So 2 grs saved and better shifting...

thx my scale is accurate to within 5 grams!!!!