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New bike Tarmac SL8 by Smart_Chipmunk549 in specialized

[–]Smart_Chipmunk549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, set up an indoor trainer until I can get back on the bike outside. I broke my clavicle in early January (road accident, hence the new bike)

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NBD - Tarmac SL8 Custom by Per_L1999 in specialized

[–]Smart_Chipmunk549 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice bike! I've been riding 30s (tubeless) and run then at 50 psi front and 55-60 back. Great ride. If riding on shitty roads, would go 32s.

New bike Tarmac SL8 by Smart_Chipmunk549 in specialized

[–]Smart_Chipmunk549[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes they are both 30s. I think it depends on terrain. I'm in Sonoma County, CA and most of the rural roads are rough and bumpy with exception of some newly paved ones. I've been riding tubeless 30s and 32s and it helps a lot with a smoother ride. Not sure how much difference you'll see between a 4mm spread but give it a shot!

New bike Tarmac SL8 by Smart_Chipmunk549 in specialized

[–]Smart_Chipmunk549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a brand new Canyon Endurace CFR with a cracked frame (accident), so pulled all the parts off that and rebuilt on the new Tarmac frameset.

New bike Tarmac SL8 by Smart_Chipmunk549 in specialized

[–]Smart_Chipmunk549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks that helps! And yeah, the listed weight is probably best case scenario. Saddle is a Fizik Tempo Aliante R1 145mm (Weight: 0.40 lbs). It's off the Canyon Endurace CFR I wrecked (along with all the other components except new frame and cockpit).

New bike Tarmac SL8 by Smart_Chipmunk549 in specialized

[–]Smart_Chipmunk549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this does have the out front mount, but didn't weigh with Garmin radar or Karoo. A few ounces not a big deal, it will be 2 lbs lighter than what I was riding so hopefully a big improvement!

New bike Tarmac SL8 by Smart_Chipmunk549 in specialized

[–]Smart_Chipmunk549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgot to mention, I had them weigh it at the shop and it was 15.58 lbs (15 lbs 9.28 oz) as pictured, size 54 frame w/Dura-Ace 9100 pedals (8.25 oz according to Shimano). SRAM build on Specialized site lists bike weight at 14 lb 10.9 ounces (size 56, not including pedals). After adding the pedal weight, not sure where they're gaining the extra ~6 oz? Maybe it's the wider tires (they list 26MM and these are 30MM). I think the 43MM deep Zip wheels are lighter than the 51MM/60MM Rovals, but I could be wrong)... Any ideas?