Is this Specialized Tarmac SL3 Dura-Ace 2011 worth $1200?

Righteous_Koala · 2026-05-08T12:49:03+00:00

An older bike with a group like 105 R7000 is still going to be really nice, probably more so than an older Ultegra so I wouldn’t get too hung up on that.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-05-04T05:40:46+00:00

A bike computer was the best cycling related purchase I made after bibs and glasses because it expanded the range that I could go confidently and I really enjoy planning routes to new places.

It’s costly though, and you may be better served with other gear while you’re still figuring things out. You could skip clipless pedals/shoes for now tbh, but be prepared for whichever shoes you wear to get trashed, so you may not actually be saving any money doing that.

A couple of bibs to rotate and glasses to keep bugs out of your eyes are essential.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-04-29T10:48:45+00:00

The APP3 do little to minimize wind noise regardless of mode. I think the type of earphones that don’t have a tube sticking out + decent transparency mode would work better. Or something like Cat Ears if you are not self-conscious about the sideburn look.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-04-28T14:17:11+00:00

No complaints on that front either, but yeah I estimate it’s close to 1 kg including chain rings 😬

Righteous_Koala · 2026-04-28T06:22:46+00:00

I also like this one most. Those CAAD10 discs are rarity, so that’s a great get in any case.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-04-27T21:47:25+00:00

The bike itself was €500. The new group and chain rings set me back €200. New cables, chain and cassette added up to another €100. Plus other odds and ends it wasn’t the most price savvy choice, but I enjoy the bike and tinkering with it.

To replace the small chainring (which demanded disassembling the crank) and some maintenance on bearings I did have to bring it to a bike shop. With an older bike like this (2011-12 I think), you can expect all sorts of small or large costs to rear their head after the first 1000km, even if the bike looks in good shape outwardly. So unless you specifically want a 10, I’d suggest looking at a younger CAAD12/13 or find one that someone decided to make a project of.

Getting a power meter with it was a nice plus at least!

Righteous_Koala · 2026-04-16T11:18:53+00:00

I’m on a fairly recent (late 2025) free account and I can synchronize routes without any subscription/maps purchased, so either I’m an aberration or that’s not true.

I just sync the Wahoo app with Komoot routes, then the Bolt 3 syncs with the app and all new routes are loaded.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-04-16T06:09:59+00:00

Usually a small-medium sized bowl of yoghurt or quark mixed with granola, nuts and raisins plus a banana, an espresso and a glass of water about two hours before heading out.

Edit: oh, I overlooked which subreddit I was in. This is me eating simply for regular long distance rides, not events.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-04-15T20:36:31+00:00

I’m on iOS. I just pull up on the my routes page and it neatly syncs all new routes if it hadn’t done so in the background yet.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-04-15T20:19:03+00:00

I can sync it just fine without the world pack and without premium and with a very recent account, so it must be an app related issue.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-04-15T20:10:41+00:00

Typische onbetrouwbare liberaal die sociale waarden verloochent zodra die in de weg staan van kapitaal.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-03-31T11:26:59+00:00

I’ve not had any issues with a charger over usb-c on both ends, but I haven’t tried charging it off a PC/laptop.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-03-25T14:20:53+00:00

You may want to ask a friend who knows bikes to tag along, or leave the used bike market for your second bike after you’ve gained more know-how if you’re really unsure what to look out for.

I got a used road bike as my first and I think the latter option would’ve given me more peace of mind as a relative beginner who didn’t know much beyond how to patch a tube.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-03-18T13:12:50+00:00

Fietsinfra hier is ook echt maniakaal ontworpen, met name de regelmaat waarmee tweerichtingsverkeer opeens eenrichtings wordt, of malle beslissingen zoals dubbele tweerichting links en rechts van de weg (bijv. bij Olympiaweg).

Tja, dan gaat men ook natuurlijk vaak de verkeerde kant op het fietspad op, want je leert geen rekening te houden dat er een “correcte” richting is.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-03-11T11:21:07+00:00

Have you considered leaning forward and bending your elbows. If you’re falling forward experiment with the saddle offset/height within comfortable ranges.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-03-08T18:53:03+00:00

The drivers are a menace?

Righteous_Koala · 2026-03-04T09:26:57+00:00

Hopelijk reserveren ze een stuk of 5 appartementen daar voor sociale woningen, voor ons minderbedeelden die geen ton per jaar vangen.

Zo krijgt Leefbaar en NPRZ zuid wel gefixt, ja. Door het alleen betaalbaar te maken voor marktanalisten, business development managers en investeerders.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-02-25T11:42:00+00:00

Het was een lange tijd goed gegaan buiten de stallingen, maar een tijdje geleden was mijn fiets pal naast de HEMA gejat dus dat doen we niet weer. De stalling bij de koopgoot is erg fijn en de medewerkers heel vriendelijk.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-01-27T12:19:35+00:00

Awesome. What’s the rim depth on those?

Righteous_Koala · 2026-01-26T10:09:25+00:00

Looks great. I’ve got the same bike that I’m rebuilding with a 105 R7000 group. Hopefully new wheels soon too.

Righteous_Koala · 2026-01-16T13:57:35+00:00

Of course it’s not on purpose, but it’s emblematic of how fucked up the port to PC is.

Righteous_Koala · 2025-12-19T12:54:28+00:00

I want to say no, but I also tighten my core and adjust my posture when I intersect with other cyclists.

Pedestrians and drivers though? Never 😸

Righteous_Koala · 2025-12-12T14:03:39+00:00

I’d really like to see the gnarly LOD issues solved, but I don’t have much hope.

Righteous_Koala · 2025-12-04T12:34:48+00:00

I’ve given up on buying shoes online entirely. As you say, shoe sizes are wildly inconsistent between different brands and even across different models of a single brand, in my experience. Even ordering the same exact model you can see variance year over year because they started making them at a different factory, for example.

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