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04-10-13, 08:19 AM
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This is my first carbon bike, and I love it. 2012 Specialized Tarmac, /w Sram Rival and Fulcrum Racing 6 wheels. The first time I rode it I was amazed at both the power transfer you get with the carbon frame, and how sturdy the handling felt on fast descents. The stock wheels are really smooth but a bit heavy (around 1800-1900g if I remember correctly), that's probably going to be my first major upgrade. The whole bike comes in at 18lb. 11oz., a ton compared to c0lnago's bike 
, but I still like it!
, but I still like it!
04-10-13, 09:53 AM
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That's a long stem.
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04-10-13, 11:44 AM
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Yeah, it's a 90mm. The original 110mm had me stretched out a bit too much, in reality I probably should have gone for the 56cm frame rather than the 58cm. I didn't realize however that the effective top tube length on the tarmac is almost the same as on my previous bike (a 61cm fuji roubaix). Lessons learned I guess, check all frame dimensions before purchasing! The 90mm isn't bad at all though, especially since I've been riding it for a while on the fuji too. If any of the 2014 tarmacs tickle my fancy later this year I might sell this one and get a 56cm.
04-10-13, 12:16 PM
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04-10-13, 12:22 PM
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Sadly I gave that a lot of thought but the brakes don't inspire confidence. I originally planned one set of DT shifters and a 1x6 to be honest.
04-10-13, 12:43 PM
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04-10-13, 07:03 PM
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Second day of owning this bike. Breaking her in slowly, 30 miles so far. After riding a 32lbs Trek 7.2fx, a 21lbs Fuji 1.1C is an absolute dream.
Sorry, I know it's supposed to be chain on the big ring up front and small in back, but I sometimes suffer from dyslexia.
Sorry, I know it's supposed to be chain on the big ring up front and small in back, but I sometimes suffer from dyslexia.
04-10-13, 07:52 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
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04-10-13, 08:06 PM
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So, was it under 16?
Looks amazing. Great build. I need a gold chain, haha.
Looks amazing. Great build. I need a gold chain, haha.
04-10-13, 09:12 PM
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Well, you have double the good taste my friend! I fell in love with the look, ride, and price point of the Sportif. I was looking at the Domane 2C, the Fuji won out.
04-10-13, 10:26 PM
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That Fuji 1.1C is set up for some serious climbing it looks like. What is that a 32t big cog? And a mid-length cage rear derailer.
04-11-13, 05:02 AM
#1021
Throw the stick!!!!
Yep, 15.49 with cages and pedals. Thank you.
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04-12-13, 10:42 AM
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Need some better weather for a nice outside photo, this one will have to do for now...
04-19-13, 03:54 PM
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