2020 Specialized Tarmac SL7

[nateners]

As far a workstand goes, for my SL7, should I go for a race stand or a clamp on stand should work fine ?

I'd get a race stand. I always struggled with my Venge (granted a wider seat post than the SL7) in my clamp stand.

[carbocation]

Does anyone know where to find out what the part number is for the standard rear derailleur hanger? (Or someone that has some in stock) I found the direct mount one but I have eTap, so I assume I can't use that one.

[treyxt]

Does anyone know where to find out what the part number is for the standard rear derailleur hanger? (Or someone that has some in stock) I found the direct mount one but I have eTap, so I assume I can't use that one.

doesn't etap use a direct mount by default?

[mgrl]

As far a workstand goes, for my SL7, should I go for a race stand or a clamp on stand should work fine ?

Both work fine, although I find a race stand much better for bleeding because you can get a good angle much easier.

[ome rodriguez]

Does anyone know where to find out what the part number is for the standard rear derailleur hanger? (Or someone that has some in stock) I found the direct mount one but I have eTap, so I assume I can't use that one.

I'm also curious if the stock rd hangers on both SL7 and Aethos are the same?
Didn't check when I sold my Aethos.

[Wadl]

As far a workstand goes, for my SL7, should I go for a race stand or a clamp on stand should work fine ?

I'd get a race stand. I always struggled with my Venge (granted a wider seat post than the SL7) in my clamp stand.

But will a clamp risk damaging the carbon seatpost ? (I mostly wanna use it for washing since I dont need a lot of mechanic on my bike) and I am not sure I will be very please to have to take the front wheel off everytime !

[mgrl]

But will a clamp risk damaging the carbon seatpost ? (I mostly wanna use it for washing since I dont need a lot of mechanic on my bike) and I am not sure I will be very please to have to take the front wheel off everytime !

Don't clamp it super tight and you'll be fine. Remember it's strong enough to get clamped into the frame!

[carbocation]

As far a workstand goes, for my SL7, should I go for a race stand or a clamp on stand should work fine ?

Both work fine, although I find a race stand much better for bleeding because you can get a good angle much easier.

I miss the ease of my clamp stand, but for actually working on or cleaning the bike, I find it a lot easier to use the race stand. If you have to change out something on an integrated front end, it makes it a little less painful (including bleeding).

[Wadl]

super, thank you very much for your input guys !! I will try to make a little photoshoot of my SL7 Expert with 303s on it and post that here !

[zappafile123]

For those thinking about stem/handlebar alternatives. Farsports F1:

Great looking bike! It would look even better with all black chainrings. I used acetone to remove the graphics on my Praxis Works Buzz.

Ah this look so nice, I'll retierate my sadness that they dont make a rim brake variant

Thanks zappafile123. The SL6 rim frame is a good looking piece of kit as well



I actually went ahead and removed the Praxis graphics yesterday. Funny thing is that I tried this already when I unboxed the chainrings but since the grapics were very stubborn I thought they couldn't be removed with acetone. But thanks to ill principe I tried it once more with more effort et voila. It worked

Im 178cm with 81cm inseam, so very short legs (710mm saddle height). I'm on a 54 SL7 frame but was also considering 52. I'm sure a LBS would have suggested a 56. Bike fit is such an individual thing. And many times, LBS just recommends what they have in stock. I don't blame them for that...

How much does the SL6 weigh? Nice build!

I regret selling my SL6

[poppiholla]

Why if I may ask.

[FlatlandClimber]

New team paint jobs rumored to be presented this week. Anyone can confirm we'll see new new paint jobs soon?

[ccie6872]

Has anyone else experience a 'ticking' but not a creak out of their headset (Sworks SL7 w/ Aerofly2). Happens over small bumps and very consistent. I have double checked the torque of every bolt and I was going to rebuild the entire cockpit. I realize sound travels well in a bike but 99% it is coming from the headset. Spesh doesn't call for a lot of grease or carbon paste...

[Tonytony]

New sagan collection online

[ome rodriguez]

I did experience that sound. I just regreased both headset bearings inside and out. Applied carbon paste on the stem. It's silent since.