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Ride4Life
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by Ride4Life on Tue Apr 06, 2021 6:27 am
Nick38 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 6:22 am
So I ordered the S-Works in July as a custom build which I was told would be built around September and tried the Pro during that time and was that impressed bought it as my every day ride and then bought the Expert for winter (dry days not cruddy ones) can't be without an SL7 ride, they're that comfortable
IMHO, the Blue tint pro is the best looking Tarmac, color wise.
I like that paint scheme more than any of the S-Work paint jobs.
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Nick38
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by Nick38 on Tue Apr 06, 2021 6:54 am
Yeah Blue Spectraflair/Chrome is beautiful it really pops in the sun. I originally ordered the build with the Black Chameleon frame and changed my mind at the last minute, so glad I did
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Ritsuke
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by Ritsuke on Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:30 am
Care to share a sunny close up? Does it also have the prism effect like the green one above the paint layer?
Road // 2023 S-Works Tarmac SL8 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Roval Rapide CLX
Gravel // 2023 Specialized Crux Pro | SRAM Force AXS | Roval Terra CL
Retired // 2022 S-Works Shiv TT // 2021 S-Works Tarmac SL7 // 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Red Hook
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Torbjorn
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by Torbjorn on Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:43 am
NotYou wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 4:34 pm
Quick question to those already lucky enough to own a SL7 (or similar high-end bikes):
As hopefully a future owner of one of those beauties, I'm currently trying to figure out the storage. Ideally I'd like to continue to use my
cycloc solo, but I'm not sure how well the top tube would handle this. Does anyone here already have the same or a similar setup in place and can provide some insight? Same applies of course in case of strong reasons not to use it
I can't imagine this being a problem at all.
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Ritsuke
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by Ritsuke on Tue Apr 06, 2021 12:14 pm
Awesome picture and dito paintjob! Thanks for sharing.
Road // 2023 S-Works Tarmac SL8 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Roval Rapide CLX
Gravel // 2023 Specialized Crux Pro | SRAM Force AXS | Roval Terra CL
Retired // 2022 S-Works Shiv TT // 2021 S-Works Tarmac SL7 // 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Red Hook
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poppiholla
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by poppiholla on Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:34 pm
I have the SL6 Pro disc with also a nice blue colour. The paint shines really nice in the sun but is also very prone to scratches. do you have the same experience with the paint?
Specialized Tarmac S-works SL7 (Satin carbon spectraflair tint)
Specialized Tarmac S-works SL6 (Green Cameleon)
Specialized Tarmac Pro SL6 Disc (Blue/Teal Sram Force AXS)
Specialized Epic Elite 29
Greetings from the Netherlands
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BadBoyR
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by BadBoyR on Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:41 pm
ryanw wrote:Got bored and changed it up a little.
Running a DA 11-30 cassette and heavy tubes.
Jeez Ryan, those tan walls looks sexy!
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Maximilian
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by Maximilian on Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:29 pm
Anyone know when the 2022MY bikes will be available? I want to pre-order a Pro/Expert. Been speaking to a local dealer who have said that, whilst SRAM builds may be available this year, Shimano 12sp builds will probably be next year. Would like to know if anyone has heard similar?
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ryanw
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by ryanw on Tue Apr 06, 2021 6:14 pm
MY2022 bikes should be available to buy in Aug/Sep this year. MY2021 Di2 12 speed builds will be available in very limited quantities end of June.
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Nick38
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by Nick38 on Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:24 pm
poppiholla wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:34 pm
I have the SL6 Pro disc with also a nice blue colour. The paint shines really nice in the sun but is also very prone to scratches. do you have the same experience with the paint?
Not so far but then I do take really good care of her. Always got a good coating of wax on the frame and only used on the finest of days
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poppiholla
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by poppiholla on Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:14 am
Specialized Tarmac S-works SL7 (Satin carbon spectraflair tint)
Specialized Tarmac S-works SL6 (Green Cameleon)
Specialized Tarmac Pro SL6 Disc (Blue/Teal Sram Force AXS)
Specialized Epic Elite 29
Greetings from the Netherlands
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Maximilian
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by Maximilian on Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:02 am
Would you guys go for:
Stock Pro build - Ultegra Di2, Rapide CL, Aerofly II
Expert build - Ultegra Di2, Bora WTO 45/Rapide CLX/ARC1100 50mm, Aerofly II
Price is a wash. I’m leaning towards the Expert option as I can keep the stock alu wheels and add a better carbon wheelset. The Pro also comes with 44cm Aerofly IIs which are 6cm too big, so those would have to be changed anyway.
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