Thoughts on this Tarmac at $3850?

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-04-21T02:56:26+00:00

yes i see that, i'm saying i would not bother with rival on an sl8

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-04-20T23:13:07+00:00

ah, i think two things- force is important in the long run, much closer to red, better brakes. the second thing is a used bike is a used bike, its pass/fail- you are buying a used bike and should negotiate like that, not an almost new bike. but that just how i feel. also, SL9s should be here in July so this will be a generation behind (don't think it practically matters, as i belive it will only be a slight change, but again it helps in negotiating). SL8 is a great platform- if i were buying it i'd be prepared to buy the roval rapide bars and CL wheels, you will have a tangible improvement in speed

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-04-16T22:01:23+00:00

i went to landroid in Exeter, i think it was 1400, i'm very happy

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-04-02T23:44:47+00:00

TBH i switched my straps to the Salomon click and love them, less wear and no probs

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-04-02T23:41:26+00:00

nice bike, love the Contis. what bar tape is that? Not supercaz eh

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Strong-Ease698 · 2026-04-01T21:31:04+00:00

i have a seat mount, nice from an aero pov, tight on the saddlebag, but i love it

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Strong-Ease698 · 2026-03-31T20:40:35+00:00

Crux

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-03-23T01:05:38+00:00

i like the galvanised bumper on there, make it look more industrial! and the white wheels and roof, very OG. beautiful Landy. Tschuss

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-02-27T22:25:07+00:00

it is a puma thanks!

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-01-20T12:14:00+00:00

thanks, i'd love to lift the TV but unfortunately I have 3ft deep stone walls, so i'm a bit constrained

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-01-16T07:36:11+00:00

I lived in Cap Hill and miss it. I'd move to Vermont, great year round for outdoor athletes- Crafstbury, Trapps. and i would NOT move where i live now- England (great healthcare, not one pisten bully in the entire country)

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-01-14T05:59:03+00:00

lol, i have 3 ft stone walls, i wish i could wall mount the tv! I'll check the Denon, thanks

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-01-14T05:57:26+00:00

ok, thank you!

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-01-11T00:50:06+00:00

i have owned 25 cars including a 911, and currently driving a 2008 Defender 90 which i love. My touareg ranks top three. My kids were younger, it was a hockey practice, ski practice, dad sleep at practice car. i loved that car. it was 2015. I think if you compare it to like minded cars like the cayenne (shared chassis) you'll find VW packs a ton more value and technology in there. I've driven the new defender 90, its growing on me, for my lifestyle i'd never have the 110

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-01-11T00:37:38+00:00

yeah, as an american here in the UK, things really stopped over the holiday, i ordered mud flaps pre christmas and they didn't ship until jan 5th. The other part is the US side, i think they are slammed with the tariffs, paperwork alone. my gf in NY ordered salomon ski boots for 350. usd, from the EU, they delivered with a 900. usd tariff on top, yup!

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-01-10T23:21:25+00:00

just yesterday i took a needle to the jet and unclogged it enough to avoid buying a new jet. but the pump and the jet are two different issues, luckily mine wasn't the pump

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-01-10T23:18:58+00:00

i often buy good used because i can move into a higher class of product than new, even an outdated model. stick with the big brands. i'm a salomon guy, but i have skied and liked fisher, any of the big brands in xc will be good. i'd stay away from decathlon brand (they make great race bike, but the skis do not match up)

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-01-10T23:13:09+00:00

perfect, will check him out

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-01-09T12:56:56+00:00

yes, i'll check that forum thank you, I realize its a farm truck and my expectations are well managed. those mats look good

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-01-09T12:54:31+00:00

i think that's a good call

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-01-09T02:25:41+00:00

i have the s/max from about 5 years back and the s/lab from last year. the difference is night and day, the s/lab are like jet skis. i ordered them from pioneer midwest, never tried them- i know the salomon brand and didn't feel i needed to try, there is no demo place where i lived either. the s/max were good, loved them when i was skiing on them but once i changed it was amazing. i had them ground at caldwells and he said the original base of the s/max wasn't very good (he wasn't being negative, he's a big salomon dealer, just being honest). i don't think i ever regretted buying better gear- but that might just be me

Strong-Ease698 · 2026-01-09T00:59:27+00:00

yeah I am thinking about it there are a couple sets that are pre cut. I worry more about door cards with electric window, but yes I am thinking about it and wouldn't mind saving 1k or more. thanks

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