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gurk700 wrote:
Thu Aug 22, 2024 11:23 pm
Hey there. Can anyone tell me the difference between these two colors? I believe the second one is current and first one is previous year but I don't know what the difference is to the naked eye. Official photos don't tell me much.
Satin Silver Dust/Gloss Transparent Decals
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Satin Fog Tint Brush / Black Pearl
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The difference is really in the logo coloring... both silvers are pretty simialr, but in the 2023 model, the logos are simply gloss vs. the satin frame. They are essentially invilsible and I'm guessing that Specialized wanted more visibility.. so they added a bit of black tint for the 2024 model year. On my 2023, they are literally invisible unless you're inces from the frame with light hitting the right angle.

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CrankAddictsRich wrote:
Fri Aug 23, 2024 2:33 am
gurk700 wrote:
Thu Aug 22, 2024 11:23 pm
Hey there. Can anyone tell me the difference between these two colors? I believe the second one is current and first one is previous year but I don't know what the difference is to the naked eye. Official photos don't tell me much.
Satin Silver Dust/Gloss Transparent Decals
Satin Fog Tint Brush / Black Pearl
The difference is really in the logo coloring... both silvers are pretty simialr, but in the 2023 model, the logos are simply gloss vs. the satin frame. They are essentially invilsible and I'm guessing that Specialized wanted more visibility.. so they added a bit of black tint for the 2024 model year. On my 2023, they are literally invisible unless you're inces from the frame with light hitting the right angle.
Thanks for both answers! Glad the silvers aren't different. Looks like a 2023 silver and custom logos on my horizon as well.
Current bikes: '24 S-Works Tarmac SL8, '24 Specialized Allez Sprint
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gurk700 wrote:
Fri Aug 23, 2024 10:19 am
CrankAddictsRich wrote:
Fri Aug 23, 2024 2:33 am
gurk700 wrote:
Thu Aug 22, 2024 11:23 pm
Hey there. Can anyone tell me the difference between these two colors? I believe the second one is current and first one is previous year but I don't know what the difference is to the naked eye. Official photos don't tell me much.
Satin Silver Dust/Gloss Transparent Decals
Satin Fog Tint Brush / Black Pearl
The difference is really in the logo coloring... both silvers are pretty simialr, but in the 2023 model, the logos are simply gloss vs. the satin frame. They are essentially invilsible and I'm guessing that Specialized wanted more visibility.. so they added a bit of black tint for the 2024 model year. On my 2023, they are literally invisible unless you're inces from the frame with light hitting the right angle.
Thanks for both answers! Glad the silvers aren't different. Looks like a 2023 silver and custom logos on my horizon as well.
Don't quote me that the silvers aren't different... they must be slightly different because Specialized is labeling them differently, but I think to the normal person, they look the same.
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CrankAddictsRich wrote:
Fri Aug 23, 2024 12:29 pm
gurk700 wrote:
Fri Aug 23, 2024 10:19 am
CrankAddictsRich wrote:
Fri Aug 23, 2024 2:33 am
gurk700 wrote:
Thu Aug 22, 2024 11:23 pm
Hey there. Can anyone tell me the difference between these two colors? I believe the second one is current and first one is previous year but I don't know what the difference is to the naked eye. Official photos don't tell me much.
Satin Silver Dust/Gloss Transparent Decals
Satin Fog Tint Brush / Black Pearl
The difference is really in the logo coloring... both silvers are pretty simialr, but in the 2023 model, the logos are simply gloss vs. the satin frame. They are essentially invilsible and I'm guessing that Specialized wanted more visibility.. so they added a bit of black tint for the 2024 model year. On my 2023, they are literally invisible unless you're inces from the frame with light hitting the right angle.
Thanks for both answers! Glad the silvers aren't different. Looks like a 2023 silver and custom logos on my horizon as well.
Don't get me that the silvers aren't different... they must be slightly different because Specialized is labeling them differently, but I think to the normal person, they look the same.
Newer one seems a little darker from most photos but not so different that it would change my mind. The 2023 is the only one I can find in stock so I went for it. Seeing yours helped the decision :mrgreen:
PS: Hah! Spoke too soon. They cancelled my order and said stock info was not correct. Found a 2024 in Chicago and got that one though and equally happy :thumbup:
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New colorway looks awesome! I wish it was my turn in the household to bulid up a new bike.

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Upgrades!

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SPECS: 2022 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Size 49 in Tarmac Black/Brushed Foil

GROUPSET: SRAM RED AXS E1 rear derailleur, shifters and calipers, SRAM DUB BB, SRAM Red AXS E1 chain, SRAM RED AXS E1 cassette 10-36, SRAM RED 1 AXS crankset 165mm 50t AERO chainring.

WHEELS & TYRES: ENVE 65 Foundation wheelset, ENVE SES 27mm tyres, Shimano Ice-Tech centerlock rotors.

COMPONENTS: S-Works Tarmac SL7 stem 110mm -12 degree, Tarmac SL7 stem cable bat and stem cover kit, RaceWare 3D printed spacer, Specialized Roval Rapide handlebars 380mm, Burgh Lightning Bar Tape, Specialized S-Works Power saddle 143mm & carbon rail clamp, S-Works Tarmac FACT Carbon seatpost 20mm offset, Xpedo Thrust SL titanium pedals, AliExpress carbon cages.

WEIGHT: 7.67kg.

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^ hawt!

For anyone looking to block off the front derailleur holes.

https://www.specialized.com/au/en/road- ... S201900002

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jaseyjase wrote:
Thu Aug 29, 2024 1:29 am
For anyone looking to block off the front derailleur holes.
Bang on! I stumbled upon that and thought I'd buy one and give it a go. It's made of rubber and the rubber plugs do line up well with the holes left over from the braze-on mount. There was an extra bit of rubber between the plugs that I had to shave off for it to fit flush, but well worth the hassle as I'm happy with the end result.

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justinfoxphotos wrote:
Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:36 am
jaseyjase wrote:
Thu Aug 29, 2024 1:29 am
For anyone looking to block off the front derailleur holes.
Bang on! I stumbled upon that and thought I'd buy one and give it a go. It's made of rubber and the rubber plugs do line up well with the holes left over from the braze-on mount. There was an extra bit of rubber between the plugs that I had to shave off for it to fit flush, but well worth the hassle as I'm happy with the end result.

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I'm pretty sure sure i saw your photo in a facebook group yesterday.

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justinfoxphotos wrote:
Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:36 am
Bang on! I stumbled upon that and thought I'd buy one and give it a go.
Full disclosure, i posted this because i saw your post on FB ! :D


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Latest full bike shot (love it the more I ride it!).

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justinfoxphotos wrote:
Tue Sep 10, 2024 12:47 am
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Latest full bike shot (love it the more I ride it!).
commented in your build thread already.... but damn, I can't look at this bike and no comment. Sexy as hell and MEAN!

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CrankAddictsRich wrote:
Tue Sep 10, 2024 1:29 pm
commented in your build thread already.... but damn, I can't look at this bike and no comment. Sexy as hell and MEAN!
Cheers mate! Thanks for the inspiration!

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CrankAddictsRich wrote:
Tue Sep 10, 2024 1:29 pm
justinfoxphotos wrote:
Tue Sep 10, 2024 12:47 am
Image
Latest full bike shot (love it the more I ride it!).
commented in your build thread already.... but damn, I can't look at this bike and no comment. Sexy as hell and MEAN!
That bike looks awesome!!
Could you please post a closeup of the headset top cap conversion to the sl7 stem?
I'm about to pull a trigger on a size 49 frame. Btw what saddle high do you use? Just for me to get a perception of how it will look mine.

Thanks!

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