The bike I would have built for myself is now a production bike.
08-24-15, 01:56 PM
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The bike I would have built for myself is now a production bike.
A lightweight, aero shaped, alloy framed road bike without a front derailleur.
It also "Dropes the hamer" according to the article.
Specialized Allez Sprint drops hammer on carbon - BikeRadar
It also "Dropes the hamer" according to the article.
Specialized Allez Sprint drops hammer on carbon - BikeRadar
08-24-15, 02:01 PM
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What is with that huge loop of cable out the back? Is that a normal thing for that groupset?
08-24-15, 02:04 PM
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08-24-15, 02:05 PM
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Why is the rear brake cable zip tied to the top tube?
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And ignore the unsightly zip-ties; those were only present on the prototype. Production bikes have far cleaner internal setups
08-24-15, 02:07 PM
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08-24-15, 02:08 PM
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That is one sweet play. Aside from the resulting improvement in the physical properties of the frame, compared to the bottom bracket on my new Felt Z85 with its rather industrial-looking weld – not at all matching the precision look of the rest of the bike – this approach is definitely the way to maximize the properties of alloy.
08-24-15, 02:32 PM
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Less of an issue for steel: "A more recent innovation in heat treatment is steel that hardens as it cools gaining strength following welding or brass brazing. The process overcomes the liability of strength loss due to high heat. Reynolds 853 and True Temper OX-Platinum are examples of this new generation of steels." ~Peloton
08-24-15, 03:57 PM
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08-24-15, 05:23 PM
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Pretty cool would be nice if they went after the CX market not sure how many "crit" or "fixie" guys would be interested in that top of bike. Just doesn't seem to have the cool factor required.
08-24-15, 05:41 PM
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No front dérailleur is going to drop sales. Either go fixie, or don't. No one likes half way.
Ive been wondering why autoshift hasn't been brought to the market. With electronic shifting, why do we still have 2 shifters?
Ive been wondering why autoshift hasn't been brought to the market. With electronic shifting, why do we still have 2 shifters?
08-24-15, 05:49 PM
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08-24-15, 05:59 PM
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As welds go, they're awfully nice, and I think the 1x configuration was intentional.
I can sorta dig it, especially the polished version. Too bad it's so Speshal.
You seem to be arguing against yourself. If one shifter is OK, why is one derailleur not? Exactly how would a single shifter operate two derailleurs?
In any event, I for one could go for a 1x11. Effectively it's only five fewer gears than a 2x10 when you discount cross-chained selections, and plenty of folks stay on the big ring in circuit races and on casual rides that aren't too challenging hill-wise.
I can sorta dig it, especially the polished version. Too bad it's so Speshal.
In any event, I for one could go for a 1x11. Effectively it's only five fewer gears than a 2x10 when you discount cross-chained selections, and plenty of folks stay on the big ring in circuit races and on casual rides that aren't too challenging hill-wise.
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08-24-15, 06:02 PM
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Would have been all over this had they not left out mounts for a front derailleur. No FD? So those without another well-rounded road bike will be bettwr tuned to riding flats OR hills, but not both. But hey, I have an excuse for bogging up climbs now 
Only innovation I see is that two piece BB. Looks like the welds' heat is directed away from the shell itself allowing the BB30 races to maybe stay concentric.
Only innovation I see is that two piece BB. Looks like the welds' heat is directed away from the shell itself allowing the BB30 races to maybe stay concentric.
08-24-15, 06:19 PM
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Actually, you can, quite well. Granted, they're nicer than most, but they're painted, and if the welds on this example were painted, too, I think they'd look the same. If you want fine connections, then you want fillet brazed.
08-24-15, 06:30 PM
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As welds go, they're awfully nice, and I think the 1x configuration was intentional.
I can sorta dig it, especially the polished version. Too bad it's so Speshal.
You seem to be arguing against yourself. If one shifter is OK, why is one derailleur not? Exactly how would a single shifter operate two derailleurs?
In any event, I for one could go for a 1x11. Effectively it's only five fewer gears than a 2x10 when you discount cross-chained selections, and plenty of folks stay on the big ring in circuit races and on casual rides that aren't too challenging hill-wise.
I can sorta dig it, especially the polished version. Too bad it's so Speshal.
You seem to be arguing against yourself. If one shifter is OK, why is one derailleur not? Exactly how would a single shifter operate two derailleurs?
In any event, I for one could go for a 1x11. Effectively it's only five fewer gears than a 2x10 when you discount cross-chained selections, and plenty of folks stay on the big ring in circuit races and on casual rides that aren't too challenging hill-wise.
08-24-15, 07:39 PM
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2x11 model ships in December.
08-24-15, 07:43 PM
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