What are we expecting from Specialized in '22?

[NotYou]

Since it's expectations and not so much wishes: at least one more substantial increase in prices across all models. People are still buying everything produced and production lacks behind, so no reason not to do it from a finance perspective.

As for new models: there were rumors of a new Allez being basically an aluminum SL7 (which makes sense if they can weld it like that), and also very hopeful for a re:venge, although mostly out of curiosity which way the marketing curve ball will fly this time to make previous absolute statements obsolete again

[sam95]

There was a Specialized Vaunt in the UCI frame approval list which disappeared after a short time. No further informations about that but I personally think it could be a new aero Bike from spec.

[KonaSS]

I have zero insight, but would love to see a DSW aluminum new Crux.

[Ronin416]

There was a Specialized Vaunt in the UCI frame approval list which disappeared after a short time. No further informations about that but I personally think it could be a new aero Bike from spec.

My bet is whatever surplus seat-posts they have the most of in the warehouse. They did a good job of clearing out the Gen 1 - Venge seat-posts this last time. Possibly SL6 or SL7 posts will be used along with current front forks.


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[spdntrxi]

more BS

[dolophonic]

more BS

Haha.. yes lots of that and clothing, i heard they want that pie too.

[robertbb]

Litigation.
An extra 2mm of tyre clearance, for $$$.
Litigation.
Recalls of forks.
Litigation.
Some weird leopard print paint jobs. But only on the fork. The frame will be high vis aqua.
Litigation.

[Ronin416]

I have zero insight, but would love to see a DSW aluminum new Crux.

After seeing the aluminum Diverge with a formed toptube/headtube junction. I’d expect them to carry this over to the new Allez or whatever they want to call it and use the SL7 style stem or similar.


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[Mockenrue]

Further price increases?

[wheelsONfire]

I would expect a new aero bike like Venge.

[CEVelo]

New Roubaix would be nice

And given the success on the Aethos, an endurance fit Aethos version (Aethos with revised geometry) to match what 99% of its customers actually need. That be sweet

[Kayba]

And given the success on the Aethos, an endurance fit Aethos version (Aethos with revised geometry) to match what 99% of its customers actually need. That be sweet

Oh yes!
+1

[robeambro]

New Roubaix would be nice

And given the success on the Aethos, an endurance fit Aethos version (Aethos with revised geometry) to match what 99% of its customers actually need. That be sweet

I doubt they'll want to expand their line-up. They've already taken a different approach than most others in that the SL7 is pretty much their only race bike (and most of their pro riders are not 'heavily encouraged' to showcase their other models as it happens with say Trek) and their newer models (Aethos, Crux) are not necessarily made as purebred racers without compromise. They might take the same 'Aethos approach' with the Roubaix, but that will hardly be a WW choice if they keep any sort of dampening system.

[niklasp]

Further price increases?

This. Maybe another Sagan edition...

[Andrew69]

More hype, constrained supply and increased prices.
So pretty much the same the last year or two

I would like to see a slightly more relaxed Aethos. Not as relaxed as a Roubaix, but along the lines of what Canyon has done with the Endurace.
Might even buy into the hype, constrained supply and increased prices!