Did you guys hear about the New Sworks Tarmac SL?
07-02-05, 07:20 AM
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Did you guys hear about the New Sworks Tarmac SL?
going to be like 290grams lighter then the lightest bike in production (Scott)...the Campy Record version (Sworks crank and Stem/bar combo)....$9,000
Availible in December....two of the team riders will have it for the Tour
Availible in December....two of the team riders will have it for the Tour
07-02-05, 11:17 AM
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Read about it this morning on cn.com. Another entry into the "unless you get it for free and get paid for a bike you'll look like a poseur (which is fine in my book)" list.
07-02-05, 11:37 AM
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https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCWha...95&refp=USHome
Supposedly ligher and stiffer than the current S-Works Tarmac. Too rich for my blood.
Supposedly ligher and stiffer than the current S-Works Tarmac. Too rich for my blood.
07-02-05, 04:32 PM
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It's a gorgeous bike, but when I hear the name, I can't help but think...
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07-02-05, 04:39 PM
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Specialized has their own wheelset now?!?
Am I the only one who thinks Specialized is spreading themselves too thin? Frames, saddles, tires, sunglasses, helmets, shoes, computers, lights, pumps etc, etc. is their anything they won't put their name on?
Kinda dilutes the brand, imho.
30 years ago a "bike company" might make and brand everything, but at the level of technology/innovation we're at today it would seem that specialization would be the key.
Am I the only one who thinks Specialized is spreading themselves too thin? Frames, saddles, tires, sunglasses, helmets, shoes, computers, lights, pumps etc, etc. is their anything they won't put their name on?
Kinda dilutes the brand, imho.
30 years ago a "bike company" might make and brand everything, but at the level of technology/innovation we're at today it would seem that specialization would be the key.
07-02-05, 04:50 PM
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I think having certain parts designed "in house" lets them design something more specific to their purpose, especially something like this bike. I don't think they would end up doing this for all their bikes anyway.
I personally don't mind, but it's not like I could afford this bike anyway or put it to good use if I can.
I personally don't mind, but it's not like I could afford this bike anyway or put it to good use if I can.
07-02-05, 04:53 PM
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I just ordered one.
Ok, not really.
Ok, not really.
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07-02-05, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MacMan
"Levi Leipheimer who'll be riding a 895 gram Tarmac SL frame ..."
The Scott CR1 limited weighs 880 grams.
The Scott CR1 limited weighs 880 grams.
07-02-05, 08:17 PM
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then the whole bike weighs less than 2 lbs...
07-02-05, 08:36 PM
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sorry, I meant the original poster... saying that the entire bike weighs less than the entire Scott CR-1 Team.
