2020 Specialized Tarmac SL7
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Why is this a worthwhile upgrade? I can understand the allure of ceramic BB since it could be argued it increases drivetrain efficiency, but why bother for the headset? My steering on the stock headset bearings is silky smooth as is.ome rodriguez wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2023 1:54 pmBest and expensive upgrade.
https://www.ceramicspeed.com/en/cycling ... lez-sprint
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Thats one of the dumbest suggestions Ive read in this forum. So far.
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Yes the stock headset bearings is smooth when it's new. My SL7 is more than 3 years now and replaced the bearings 4x already. The hassle of replacing headset bearings on a SL7, cut hydro hoses and etc.
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Moreover ceramicspeed headset bearings are made of stainless steel so it won't rust. Other brands like Factor and Colnago are switching to Ceramicspeed as their stock headset
Ah good to know, my SL7 is only a few months old and I've pretty much only been on it indoors, but if I start to have similar issues with longevity I'll definitely strongly consider this upgrade. Thanks for the extra info.ome rodriguez wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:22 pmYes the stock headset bearings is smooth when it's new. My SL7 is more than 3 years now and replaced the bearings 4x already. The hassle of replacing headset bearings on a SL7, cut hydro hoses and etc.
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Has the SL7 even been out for more than 3 years? Didn't it come out in 2020? In any case, what kind of weather are you riding in? I bought mine July 2020 and the headset is still smooth so I'm curious why you have had to replace yours so often?ome rodriguez wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:22 pmYes the stock headset bearings is smooth when it's new. My SL7 is more than 3 years now and replaced the bearings 4x already. The hassle of replacing headset bearings on a SL7, cut hydro hoses and etc.
Specialized Tarmac SL7
Specialized Crux
Velobuild 168
Trek Checkpoint ALR
Specialized Crux
Velobuild 168
Trek Checkpoint ALR
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Sorry typo. It's more than 2 years. Got my SL7 August 2020.
I continue to ride even I get caught up with rain. Also race a lot.
I continue to ride even I get caught up with rain. Also race a lot.
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Still waiting for better weather, 26F in this picture.
Specialized Tarmac SL7
Specialized Crux
Velobuild 168
Trek Checkpoint ALR
Specialized Crux
Velobuild 168
Trek Checkpoint ALR
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