My New Ride - 2009 S-Work Tarmac SL2
07-09-08, 09:15 PM
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My New Ride - 2009 S-Works Tarmac SL2
Built up my new ride tonight. Here are a few pics; I'll take more photos tomorrow morning during it's first ride. 
Bike specs:
- SRAM Red
** Levers
** Derailers
** Crank & Cassette
** Brakes
** Black Box - GXP Team Ceramic BB
- Ritchey WCS Carbon Evolution bar
- Ritchey WCS 4-Axis 44
- Specialized Toupe Saddle
- Speedplay Zero pedals
- Pro 3 Race tires
- KMC X10SL chain
- Reynolds DV46C Wheelset
New Photos added 24 Oct 08 (First 3)
*** First ride pics.
I'm headed to Austin on the 19th to be fitted with Specialized's BG Fit system.
Bike specs:
- SRAM Red
** Levers
** Derailers
** Crank & Cassette
** Brakes
** Black Box - GXP Team Ceramic BB
- Ritchey WCS Carbon Evolution bar
- Ritchey WCS 4-Axis 44
- Specialized Toupe Saddle
- Speedplay Zero pedals
- Pro 3 Race tires
- KMC X10SL chain
- Reynolds DV46C Wheelset
New Photos added 24 Oct 08 (First 3)
*** First ride pics.
I'm headed to Austin on the 19th to be fitted with Specialized's BG Fit system.
Last edited by Blade-Runner; 01-14-09 at 06:22 PM. Reason: spelling
07-09-08, 09:24 PM
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Holy sweet jesus. That's beautiful. No deep dish?
What's the difference between regular Tarmac and S-Works Tarmac?
What's the difference between regular Tarmac and S-Works Tarmac?
07-09-08, 09:29 PM
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07-09-08, 09:32 PM
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07-09-08, 09:35 PM
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That's a sweet bike. Too bad that blue glow isn't part of the bike 
You they guy they accidentally shipped Red to instead of Force?
You they guy they accidentally shipped Red to instead of Force?
07-09-08, 09:38 PM
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That's disgusting!
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mmmmm that bike is the sexy!
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
07-09-08, 09:55 PM
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Its Freakin HammerTime!!!
like 6.2 pounds with pedals and water bottles.
Zat Right?
Zat Right?
07-09-08, 10:01 PM
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Tho the wheels and cranks on the OP's bike are not stock.
Damn. That's a nice bike.
07-09-08, 10:04 PM
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I love the bike! I'm not sure about the chain yet though...
07-09-08, 10:08 PM
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Red is the stock group on the SL-2: https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=34166
Tho the wheels and cranks on the OP's bike are not stock.
Damn. That's a nice bike.
Tho the wheels and cranks on the OP's bike are not stock.
Damn. That's a nice bike.
07-09-08, 10:25 PM
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love the bike, still a Shimano guy myself, and not sure about the chain either. All together tho, that is one amazing machine, treat her well!
07-09-08, 10:53 PM
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Thanks guys!!
Currently Specialized is only selling the 09 tarmac S-Works frames (without cranks); which is fine with me.
Currently Specialized is only selling the 09 tarmac S-Works frames (without cranks); which is fine with me.
07-09-08, 10:58 PM
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That is a very sweet bike - nicely understated. I'm amazed you didn't take it out already, I don't think I'd have that level of self control.
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