"BLACK BETTY" 2019 S-works Tarmac Update Now 6.07kg
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Ugh...yeah that was an issue. My mechanic told me that the plate that came with the frameset was the adapter and i simply didnt know any better. But obviously, It wasnt. The brake caliper is installed without, but it is very tight. Its safe for now and I have a protected frame saver sticker placed so the arm doesnt scratch the frame. I have ordered the extender and will install this week.
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Congrats on the on your stunning Tarmac. I have a S-Works Tarmac (same paintsheme) on order myself and your thread made the wait so much more enjoyable!
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Interesting, a friend of mine who owns a shop in Tulsa rides a 54 like us, and he made something with a brake noodle to make it work. There is apparently two versions of the ee brake for direct mount a standard, and for the Tarmac. He didn’t know that, and bought the standard and made his adaptor. Personally I don’t like the aesthetic of the adaptor plate, and prefer not using it. I bet the iLinks give you more flex than a regular cable. A closer shot would be awesome. I really don’t like the aesthetic of the adaptor plate, and I am glad it worked without it. Btw my Wahoo Kickr rubbed my non drive chainstay. A few wacks of a hammer got me the clearance I needed. To the trainer obviously. Haha.Bianchi10 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 03, 2018 6:11 pm
Ugh...yeah that was an issue. My mechanic told me that the plate that came with the frameset was the adapter and i simply didnt know any better. But obviously, It wasnt. The brake caliper is installed without, but it is very tight. Its safe for now and I have a protected frame saver sticker placed so the arm doesnt scratch the frame. I have ordered the extender and will install this week.
yeah its REALLY close. I have a protective stiver on the frame that I applied. I dont love the adapter either, but it will certainly allow for more clearance.
Thank you! Congrats on your new purchase as well, you will love it I'm sure!nulldreiundreissig wrote: ↑Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:37 amCongrats on the on your stunning Tarmac. I have a S-Works Tarmac (same paintsheme) on order myself and your thread made the wait so much more enjoyable!
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Those detail shots on the rear brake are great. Clearance does look tight, but I’m not sure, I could use the adaptor. They looks so good!
I got the adaptor on and installed. Much better clearance now. Dont think I need that protective take on there but threw it on for now just to be safe. Also got the steering tube properly cut and left a 2.5mm spacer above, but man it looks so much better.ProfessorChaos wrote: ↑Sun Dec 09, 2018 3:29 amThose detail shots on the rear brake are great. Clearance does look tight, but I’m not sure, I could use the adaptor. They looks so good!
The Di2 aluminium cover is a high sheen black which stands out on a matte finish frame. Used a matte finish vinyl over the plate and now it matches the frame perfectly! #Allinthedetails
Great attention to detail, esp with the matte vinyl over that plate.
Also Extralite stem
Also Extralite stem
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That looks great. It probably saved a gram or two as well.
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