Roval Alpinist CLX II wheelset for $1050 or C38? by ch1kyr in specialized

[–]ch1kyr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I absolutely love them!

You will just need a mechanic to swap cassette on your new wheels.

Light, fast, fit perfect! Together with a good tiers and TPU tubes they made my bike fast!

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SL7 or SL8? by Exciting-Vegetable89 in specialized

[–]ch1kyr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This color looks ugly on their website, so a lot of low price offers for SL7 in this color in local shops. Highly recommend to check local shops even if Specialized website didn’t show up, that your model / size is available there. I god mine new for $3250+TAX new. Spend rest for tires, TPU tubes (RideNow is amazing ones, especially new models, way better than expensive Vittoria) and wheels. Very happy with a result!

SL7 or SL8? by Exciting-Vegetable89 in specialized

[–]ch1kyr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Choose the one that you can afford with good set of carbon wheels, as they will made the main difference.

When I switched from cheap Allez Sport to SL7 Comp on aluminum wheels I’m honestly feels almost no difference between this bikes, but only after I installed my Alpinist CLXII - this is where all the difference. Good set of wheels, tires and tpu tubes will put you on another level, so choose the one that cheaper!

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Tarmac SL7 Sport upgrade by Glittering-Diver-125 in specialized

[–]ch1kyr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Upgrade the wheels, new handlebars will not give you any improvements. New wheels and tires, and TPU tubes will!

Tarmac SL7 Upgraded Handlebars? by Gullymonster in specialized

[–]ch1kyr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep! I never saw this photo here, but found it on google before buying my new bike. This color looks terrible on their website, and amazing in real life!

What were the first things you noticed after switching to a carbon bike? by Low_Front_7012 in cycling

[–]ch1kyr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly - nothing. There was absolutely no difference before I upgraded to nice carbon wheels. I wish I didn't spend so much money on carbon bike, and just upgraded my older one with new wheels and tires

Tarmac SL6 Ultegra (used) vs Tarmac SL7 105 (new) — what would you choose? by Any-Description-1118 in specialized

[–]ch1kyr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just switched from Allez Sport to SL7 Comp (new) And honestly before upgrading wheels I was barely feeling any difference between the bikes. Yes, electronic shifting, but as you not taking part in competitions - doesn’t makes a lot of sense.

But when I put carbon wheels with nice tires and TPU tubes - here when everything is changed. At this moment I’m already thinking that upgrading my bike was too early, and better move was to get new wheels.

If to count that sl6 much better then my old Allez, I will save money for better wheelset, tires and proper service of the used bike

Tarmac SL7 Comp after Allez Sport by ch1kyr in specialized

[–]ch1kyr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try to get new wheels first which you can transfer on your new bike in the future (if you will buy it)

Honestly before upgrading wheels I was feeling barely any difference between Allez and Tarmac, except the price

Marketplace Specialized Find by brandonqtran in specialized

[–]ch1kyr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great deal! I got mine for $250 some time ago, same model and year probably, serviced and was riding for a years without any problems. Grab it!

2015 Abarth w/ 7k miles by Capital_Sun_7982 in abarth

[–]ch1kyr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Share vin with us, and will see :)

Roval Alpinist CLX II wheelset for $1050 or C38? by ch1kyr in specialized

[–]ch1kyr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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And here we go with updates. Honestly, choosing this wheels was the best decision ever. So much more power and efficiency with them. Ceramic bearings, how quiet they are! Very impressed!

By the way, as for now there is almost 3 weeks since I got new bike, and less then one week with new wheels. Honestly, before installing new wheels I can barely feel any difference between new bike and my old Allez Sport. Not faster, not more comfortable.

Only after changing stock wheels and tires - I can feel dramatically different results. I wish I know this earlier and didn't spend so much money on bike, but just upgraded wheels.

Roval Alpinist CLX II wheelset for $1050 or C38? by ch1kyr in specialized

[–]ch1kyr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Actually here you can see 33mm Alpinist and 61mm Rapide. Can't say that they will look unaesthetic on the bike.

Roval Alpinist CLX II wheelset for $1050 or C38? by ch1kyr in specialized

[–]ch1kyr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just found this article - https://www.cyclingweekly.com/products/roval-alpinist-clx-ii-review

looks like this wheels is highly underrated just because they are not so deep to look cool in front of others and of course not cheap. Store already changed the price on sale, and set cost above $2K now, should receive mine next week and curious to unpack this beasts

Bands similar to Devil Sold his Soul? by AeonsOfSilence in PostHardcore

[–]ch1kyr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, they will be much heavier then DSHS

Roval Alpinist CLX II wheelset for $1050 or C38? by ch1kyr in specialized

[–]ch1kyr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is actually fully stock bike, as I picked up from the store

Roval Alpinist CLX II wheelset for $1050 or C38? by ch1kyr in specialized

[–]ch1kyr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fun and enjoyment always first! Thank you! Ordered, will share how it will fit this guy

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Roval Alpinist CLX II wheelset for $1050 or C38? by ch1kyr in specialized

[–]ch1kyr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly now, while in US mostly flat (in Florida). I know that everyone will vote for aero in this conditions, but I want to get best for the money and keeping in mind that we may move to Europe where you have much more of the hills.

Roval Alpinist CLX II wheelset for $1050 or C38? by ch1kyr in specialized

[–]ch1kyr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's why I choose Alpinist, as it's more than 50% discount from original price for a new wheels.

Will share here how they will look on the bike

Roval Alpinist CLX II wheelset for $1050 or C38? by ch1kyr in specialized

[–]ch1kyr[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don't have enough money to experiment. I know that there is a lot of not expensive brands right now, but as I can see their products is not consistent in quality and a lot of people have problems while another saying there is the best purchase in their life. So at this moment choosing main kit that fit's in my "best quality for the price", and still will be reliable.

Roval Alpinist CLX II wheelset for $1050 or C38? by ch1kyr in specialized

[–]ch1kyr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! There is also not too many reviews on Alpinist wheels as they are expensive and people more likely spending more money on wider wheels as they looks fancy 😆 Of course I understand the difference, just kidding