Allez sprint disc

[wolfesquire]

So I do not ride in wet weather and it is extremely flat here (75km ride you may hit 125m of elevation) so is it worth moving from a rim brake allez sprint to an allez sprint disc? Several people in the area are moving to disc brakes, but I can't tell if it is due to "better" or because its the "new thing".

[Sock3t]

If you want to spend money, sure, do it.

If you're happy with what you have, I wouldn't bother.

[ancker]

So I do not ride in wet weather and it is extremely flat here (75km ride you may hit 125m of elevation) so is it worth moving from a rim brake allez sprint to an allez sprint disc? Several people in the area are moving to disc brakes, but I can't tell if it is due to "better" or because its the "new thing".

The disc brake package is all-around stiffer than the rim brake package.

And better stopping power isn't just for descents....

[Helmetbox]

https://ibb.co/SvBxmkL

In progress, sold off my rim verison building the disc verison

[07stuntin6r]

https://ibb.co/SvBxmkL

In progress, sold off my rim verison building the disc verison

The Sagan scheme looks so much better in person. Seen the new tarmac and I almost lost it


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[rainerhq]

Lots of talk here about adapters in BB30 bearings will creak. Is this specific to Specialized or what?
I have a 2nd Jamis Renegade. It has BB386 and Wheel MFG adapters to use Shimano crank. Never heard a creak.

I understand the Allez frame will come with BB30 bearings.
Two options for Shimano crank: 1) the easier/cheaper. Use these adapters, but eventually will creak. https://r2-bike.com/WHEELS-MFG-Innenlag ... owtech-48g
2) Use Praxis Works BB and have better chance to avoid creaking. https://r2-bike.com/PRAXIS-WORKS-bottom ... road-crank

[Helmetbox]

Lots of talk here about adapters in BB30 bearings will creak. Is this specific to Specialized or what?
I have a 2nd Jamis Renegade. It has BB386 and Wheel MFG adapters to use Shimano crank. Never heard a creak.

I understand the Allez frame will come with BB30 bearings.
Two options for Shimano crank: 1) the easier/cheaper. Use these adapters, but eventually will creak. https://r2-bike.com/WHEELS-MFG-Innenlag ... owtech-48g
2) Use Praxis Works BB and have better chance to avoid creaking. https://r2-bike.com/PRAXIS-WORKS-bottom ... road-crank

Been using wheel mfg adapter on my specialized bikes, no issues at all. My old rim allez also installed with the adapter, no issues.

[Kesselflicker]

[Sock3t]

Mate you down under?

[Schadenfreude]

@Kesselflicker - how is the rear derailleur di2 cable routed? It looks like it is fixed externally to the frame? Has it been wrapped with anything to strengthen it?

[rainerhq]

Is this seatpost with 0 setback? Bought separately?

[Kesselflicker]

Hi,

Rear Di2 cable fixed with a cable tie.
Yes, seatpost with zero offset. Bought from Specialized, but temporary sold out.

[Hexsense]

Di2 cable exit the chainstay at about 5cm in front of rear derailleur mount.

There is also a rubber plug to make it look nicer but I lost it.

FD di2 cable with rubber plug

Quick and dirty snap of my di2 build (size 49) for reference. I Probably should have routed every cable to the left side instead of left cable cross to right (and right shifter to front brake).

[ancker]

Hi,

Rear Di2 cable fixed with a cable tie.
Yes, seatpost with zero offset. Bought from Specialized, but temporary sold out.

Link or part number on seatpost?

[rainerhq]

You can find a copy from ebay. 5mm setback though.