Anyone have thoughts on whether we’re going to see an SL7 this spring?

[image] Ivanecky: Hoping to find something a quick but still comfortable for long(er) stuff Gets tiring when I mention comfort and everyone refers me to endurance bike… For me its given these fast bike are fast enough which is more comfortable. Maybe start a new thread on this as I still do…

Here’s my 0.02. Since you are planning to race on this bike, you will almost certainly crash during a race or a training/group ride. Buy the bike that is easiest to maintain, transport, and replace (bye bye $$$$) in these situations. All these bikes handle differently too. I owned a Tarmac in the pa…

Watching Evenepoel descend in Stage 1 of the Vuelta de Burgos today on the SL7…down in the super-tuck position and he was kinda all over the place (~32km to the finish). Not saying the bike is sketchy, but it is the first time I have ever really seen a pro rider look like that in the super-tuck.

[image] iLikeTofu88: Since you are planning to race on this bike, you will almost certainly crash during a race or a training/group ride. Buy the bike that is easiest to maintain, transport, and replace (bye bye $$$$) in these situations. Yes I also have this in mind. So my other way of think…

Dropped a new thread, feel free to add your comments to it

[image] Power13: Not saying the bike is sketchy, but it is the first time I have ever really seen a pro rider look like that in the super-tuck. It was a windy stage. No supertuck is safe when the crosswind/wind gust hits you.

I see. My considerations are different, but similar thought process. I think it would help if you can do some quick spins. The more race oriented bikes will handle differently, like going from a sports car to an SUV. They can both be fun, both take you down the road, but it won’t take long at all to…

[image] jgthomas59: I don’t think I was able to treat myself to anything when I finished my PhD, so you’re already off to a great start! PhD is in my spare time as university work is my second job, first one is running branding agency so the money is from busienss not from education. I only w…

Anyone have a true bike picture or link to the Blue Tint over Spectraflair/Brushed Chrome ? Wondering how it compares in real life to the Spec website image S-Works Tarmac SL7 Frameset | Specialized.com Why should you be forced to choose between aerodynamics and weight, between ride qu…

I was excited until I saw the 1X on the Pro. W-T-F…

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iLikeTofu88 July 28, 2020, 8:17pm 815

It was a windy stage. No supertuck is safe when the crosswind/wind gust hits you.

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