S-Works Tarmac SL6 - Tidying up the front end (One piece bar & stem)
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So despite the release of the new Supersix Evo, Scott Addict and Focus Izalco Max, I'm still leaning towards an S-Works Tarmac SL6 Disc.
The only thing that's putting me off is the fact that unlike the other bikes I'm just mentioned, the SL6 doesn't allow you to hide the cables. It's not enough to put me off, but I'm keen to hear/see what can be done to tidy up the front end.
I'll be running Dura-ace Di2, so thinking of heat shrinking the Di2 cable to the rear disc brake hose (which I think runs into the top tube from memory). However, there may be more that can be done.
Great brains of WW, what say you good fellows?
The only thing that's putting me off is the fact that unlike the other bikes I'm just mentioned, the SL6 doesn't allow you to hide the cables. It's not enough to put me off, but I'm keen to hear/see what can be done to tidy up the front end.
I'll be running Dura-ace Di2, so thinking of heat shrinking the Di2 cable to the rear disc brake hose (which I think runs into the top tube from memory). However, there may be more that can be done.
Great brains of WW, what say you good fellows?
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Aerofly bar and heat shrink, size the cables appropriately and they will look neat.
The front was slightly long but I was being lazy and knew my stem length wasn't final with these bars, the rear would actually hug the frame more with about 10mm more length but I wanted it to float off the frame and not rub.
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The front was slightly long but I was being lazy and knew my stem length wasn't final with these bars, the rear would actually hug the frame more with about 10mm more length but I wanted it to float off the frame and not rub.
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Don’t think there is anything else to do beyond starting to drill holes in your frame/fork.GeeTee wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:45 pmSo despite the release of the new Supersix Evo, Scott Addict and Focus Izalco Max, I'm still leaning towards an S-Works Tarmac SL6 Disc.
The only thing that's putting me off is the fact that unlike the other bikes I'm just mentioned, the SL6 doesn't allow you to hide the cables. It's not enough to put me off, but I'm keen to hear/see what can be done to tidy up the front end.
I'll be running Dura-ace Di2, so thinking of heat shrinking the Di2 cable to the rear disc brake hose (which I think runs into the top tube from memory). However, there may be more that can be done.
Great brains of WW, what say you good fellows?
Some brands like FSA or Ritchey are releasing very interesting projects, and they might work with Tarmac...
https://www.visiontechusa.com/ja/node/3277
https://bikerumor.com/2019/04/05/ritche ... resh-more/
And indeed, I've seen several DIY people already had great success in hiding Di2 cables by passing them through the top head bearing (like below), although they had to peel the coating of the cable.
https://www.visiontechusa.com/ja/node/3277
https://bikerumor.com/2019/04/05/ritche ... resh-more/
And indeed, I've seen several DIY people already had great success in hiding Di2 cables by passing them through the top head bearing (like below), although they had to peel the coating of the cable.
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I also have a SL6 S-works, and i dont like the cokpit, it needs a more aero stem or cleaaner look, don't know what stem to change...
I have a rim braked SL6 and I'm using Aerofly bars, Zipp Sprint SL and heat shrink tubes. Don't think it can get much better without using something like the solution posted above.
2022 Wilier Filante SLR Dura-Ace/Ultegra Di2 12sp
2021 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 2
Retired:
2018 S-Works Tarmac SL6 Sagan Superstar DA 9150
2016 Aeroad CF SLX UDi2
2016 CAAD12 - SRAM Red 22 - Hyper 50mm
2021 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 2
Retired:
2018 S-Works Tarmac SL6 Sagan Superstar DA 9150
2016 Aeroad CF SLX UDi2
2016 CAAD12 - SRAM Red 22 - Hyper 50mm
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I have a rim brake version, don't need more for what i ride.
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https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source= ... 0298340657
If the size fit un the headset, is a nice stem...
If the size fit un the headset, is a nice stem...
The new Deda Vinci system looks hot and could be just what you need:
http://www.dedaelementi.com/en/vinci/
http://www.dedaelementi.com/en/vinci/
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Did you route the cables yourself through the Aerofly? Have one on order and just curious about what I'm in for. Was it difficult?
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There is. I own a Tarmac SL-6 and use an integrated bar-stem without this issue. It's because I run SRAM eTap.blehargh wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:03 amDon’t think there is anything else to do beyond starting to drill holes in your frame/fork.GeeTee wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:45 pmSo despite the release of the new Supersix Evo, Scott Addict and Focus Izalco Max, I'm still leaning towards an S-Works Tarmac SL6 Disc.
The only thing that's putting me off is the fact that unlike the other bikes I'm just mentioned, the SL6 doesn't allow you to hide the cables. It's not enough to put me off, but I'm keen to hear/see what can be done to tidy up the front end.
I'll be running Dura-ace Di2, so thinking of heat shrinking the Di2 cable to the rear disc brake hose (which I think runs into the top tube from memory). However, there may be more that can be done.
Great brains of WW, what say you good fellows?
Cannondale Supersixevo 4 (7.05 kg)
Retired: Chapter2, Tarmac SWorks SL6, Orbea, Dogma F8\F10, LOW, Wilier, Ridley Noah, Cervelo R3\R5\S2\Aspero, Time Fluidity, Lapierre Pulsium, Cyfac, Felt, Klein, Cannondale pre-CAAD aluminum
Retired: Chapter2, Tarmac SWorks SL6, Orbea, Dogma F8\F10, LOW, Wilier, Ridley Noah, Cervelo R3\R5\S2\Aspero, Time Fluidity, Lapierre Pulsium, Cyfac, Felt, Klein, Cannondale pre-CAAD aluminum
I didn't think it was too bad - but I am using the park took internal wiring kit with magnets.
Found it easier to route the housing through the shifter hole first and then through the frame.
Also if you're going to do shrink wrap, make sure you think thru the whole process a couple times. For some reason it was mentally challenging for me and I could've messed it up at multiple points
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Nefarious86 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:27 pmAerofly bar and heat shrink, size the cables appropriately and they will look neat.
The front was slightly long but I was being lazy and knew my stem length wasn't final with these bars, the rear would actually hug the frame more with about 10mm more length but I wanted it to float off the frame and not rub.
What bar ad stem are these? Slick look.
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