2020 Specialized Tarmac SL7

[abLEmiaB]

C-bear?

[jwiegand]

My SL7, I updated it with the new SRAM Red in May. Best bike I've ever had, it's so damn fun.

I see you have the same Rotor Alhu 30mm spindle.
Which BB did you use?
I only found an Easton BB that had an inner sleeve.
Couldn't find any other brand that made a 30mm BSA BB with an inner sleeve.
And otherwise I am always afraid that the brake hose will rub on the spindle

I'm not using a BB with a sleeve and it's been fine.

[joss]

Are there any 5 or 10mm setback seatposts available?

[cooper58]

My SL7, I updated it with the new SRAM Red in May. Best bike I've ever had, it's so damn fun.

I see you have the same Rotor Alhu 30mm spindle.
Which BB did you use?
I only found an Easton BB that had an inner sleeve.
Couldn't find any other brand that made a 30mm BSA BB with an inner sleeve.
And otherwise I am always afraid that the brake hose will rub on the spindle

I'm not using a BB with a sleeve and it's been fine.

Did you check BB Infinite?

[cooper58]

My SL7, I updated it with the new SRAM Red in May. Best bike I've ever had, it's so damn fun.

I see you have the same Rotor Alhu 30mm spindle.
Which BB did you use?
I only found an Easton BB that had an inner sleeve.
Couldn't find any other brand that made a 30mm BSA BB with an inner sleeve.
And otherwise I am always afraid that the brake hose will rub on the spindle

Did you check BB Infinite?

[mctrials23]

My SL7, I updated it with the new SRAM Red in May. Best bike I've ever had, it's so damn fun.

Where is that poster from if you don't mind sharing?

[jwiegand]

My SL7, I updated it with the new SRAM Red in May. Best bike I've ever had, it's so damn fun.

Where is that poster from if you don't mind sharing?

https://lamachine.cc/en-es/products/hellelujah-poster

They have a lot of cool stuff.

[mctrials23]

They have a lot of cool stuff.

Thank you!

[Sub2]

My SL7 has the "continental" configuration for the brakes, ie, front brake is the left lever.
I've always ridden bikes with the front brake right lever, as are my other bikes. I've tried to get used to the left front but find in sudden braking situations I grab a handful of right and lock the rear up.
So what tools and parts do I need to swap the configuration ?
I'm thinking 4 nipples for the connections, but are the connections the same at the levers and callipers ?
A length of brake hose.
Some brake fluid - what type ?
A syringe bleeding system - any recommendations and how to actually do it ?
I could just put it into the bike shop but I like tinkering and have always built / serviced my own bikes.
TIA.

[gruppetto]

My SL7 has the "continental" configuration for the brakes, ie, front brake is the left lever.
I've always ridden bikes with the front brake right lever, as are my other bikes. I've tried to get used to the left front but find in sudden braking situations I grab a handful of right and lock the rear up.
So what tools and parts do I need to swap the configuration ?
I'm thinking 4 nipples for the connections, but are the connections the same at the levers and callipers ?
A length of brake hose.
Some brake fluid - what type ?
A syringe bleeding system - any recommendations and how to actually do it ?
I could just put it into the bike shop but I like tinkering and have always built / serviced my own bikes.
TIA.

To be fair this is not a very SL7 speciffic question and it totally depends on what kind of brakes you are using. SRAM and Shimano use completely different brake fluids (DOT 5.1 vs minderal oil) and differend sirenge connections (SRAM also uses different connections for different modells). The only question that can be answered with a certain degree of confidence is that you will need a new set of olives, again totally different conncetion type for SRAM and Shimano, you should be good swapping them only at the brake levers and leave the callipers ontouched (if you have enough brake hose left, after you cut the old olives).

[Sub2]

Thanks for your reply.
I have Ultegra 11 speed on my bike.
So I just need to get the olives rather than the end fitting and a length of brake hose ( there is no slack in the front so if I have to cut the olive off then it will be too short to use on the other side ) and some fluid.
Any recommendations for a bleed kit ?

[gruppetto]

Thanks for your reply.
I have Ultegra 11 speed on my bike.
So I just need to get the olives rather than the end fitting and a length of brake hose ( there is no slack in the front so if I have to cut the olive off then it will be too short to use on the other side ) and some fluid.
Any recommendations for a bleed kit ?

Here is a good tutorial for Shimano 11 speed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wHesMliu40

Bleed kits (especially for Shimano) will not make a big difference. You can't go wrong with Shimano's own bleed kit. The only thing that makes life a little easier is a good needle driver tool and hose cuter, like Jagwire or BBB offer.
As for the olives, you will find pin and olives under Shimano K-SMBHD1030.

[Sub2]

Thanks again for your help, it's appreciated.

[Kevin7767]

What is the largest chainring size that works with the SL7? 1x if it matters

[Mocs123]

For anyone interested, Hylix seatpost -131 grams, so 60 gram saving on OEM and about 25 grams heavier than Darimo.

I have had a few Hylix seatpost as over the years and, without tempting fate, this one looks to be the best quality to date.

The carbon seems uniform and well finished. The saddle cradle looks ‘handmade’ and the top clamp section looks specifically engineered for the job (-(and the bolts are pretty light).

Ordinarily I end up changing bolts for lighter ones and using yolks, but i saved about 1gram and the bits supplied look high quality so didn’t bother.







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For anyone wondering, the 129g Hylix seatpost has been discontinued and replaced with a 136g version. When I asked the reason why, they stated it was to add some carbon in areas.

I recieved mine today - quality looks very good though it's 142g rather than the advertised 136g. I haven't weighed the hardware seperately but wonder if there is much weight to be saved there.