2020 Specialized Tarmac SL7

[YH0]

I've just purchased a July 2021 SL7 Pro and am wondering if there is a simple way for me to check if the steerer recall compression ring and extended bung have been fitted ?

Yes, check the colour: red is the "good one", the black was the previous one that was recalled.

[Sub2]

Thanks YHO, is it easy enough to take the fittings inside the fork tube out to determine the colour ?

[thematzie]

Here's my SL7,
Basic & boring.

Basic jep, biut in my opinion absolutely not boring. I really like it and I like a bit of understatement. Timeless colour. I like glossy frames a lot.

[ullmanz]

I've just purchased a July 2021 SL7 Pro and am wondering if there is a simple way for me to check if the steerer recall compression ring and extended bung have been fitted ?

I think if the steerer is red, then it's the new one

[ullmanz]

Thanks YHO, is it easy enough to take the fittings inside the fork tube out to determine the colour ?

You just take off the top cap and you see if the steerer is red.

[MarkMcM]

I've just purchased a July 2021 SL7 Pro and am wondering if there is a simple way for me to check if the steerer recall compression ring and extended bung have been fitted ?

As above, checking the expansion plug is easy, you just have to remove the top cap and check the color of the expansion plug (new one has a red lip and knurled expander, old one is all black):



The new compression ring is trickier, because it is underneath the headset transition cap. But you might be able to look into the gap between the head tube and the transition, and check if you can see the stainless steel ring:



There are a few slots in the aluminum tapered cap (anodized grey), so you may be able to see the stainless steel ring through one of the slots. The view through the slots may be obstructed, as that is where the cables route, but the hydraulic hoses only run through the front slot and one side slot, so you may be able to see the SS ring through the other side gap.

[Sub2]

Much obliged guys , I really appreciate the detailed information.
I'll get round to checking it over the weekend and take it from there.
I'm not concerned about an imminent failure as the bike has only covered a few hundred miles and I'll probably be waiting on better weather to start using it , but if it's the down level components I'll change them / get them changed out.

[Sub2]

Here's my SL7,
Basic & boring.

Looking good, I'd not like to try and hang onto your wheel climbing

[eucalyptus]

I've just purchased a July 2021 SL7 Pro and am wondering if there is a simple way for me to check if the steerer recall compression ring and extended bung have been fitted ?

Take it apart and check? You will see in 2 seconds if you either have the new parts or not.

[cfrankscid]

Just sold my SW Sl7 after almost 4 years of hard riding. Bought a 2024 Factor Ostro VAM v2 frameset as a replacement.

Thought you guys may appreciate a compare / contrast to the SL7 in my review in the gallery:

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[LeMillion]

Took some proper shots of my Sl7 I got custom painted 5 months ago. I had the bike for 2 years and when the SL8 was revealed, I couldn't see myself upgrading. Current weight with the CLXIIs, pedals, cages, and mount is 6.77kg. I'm probably going to buy a 45mm wheel set which should bring it down to ~6.45kg.

[scottydonald]

looks awesome!

[Beancouter]

Took some proper shots of my Sl7 I got custom painted 5 months ago. I had the bike for 2 years and when the SL8 was revealed, I couldn't see myself upgrading. Current weight with the CLXIIs, pedals, cages, and mount is 6.77kg. I'm probably going to buy a 45mm wheel set which should bring it down to ~6.45kg.

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Looks great - would you mind letting me know what spacer you are using for the roval rapide stem (MagCAD?)

Thanks


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[chorus88]

Took some proper shots of my Sl7 I got custom painted 5 months ago. I had the bike for 2 years and when the SL8 was revealed, I couldn't see myself upgrading. Current weight with the CLXIIs, pedals, cages, and mount is 6.77kg. I'm probably going to buy a 45mm wheel set which should bring it down to ~6.45kg.

I was thinking of your frameset.

[CAAD8FRED]

Took some proper shots of my Sl7 I got custom painted 5 months ago. I had the bike for 2 years and when the SL8 was revealed, I couldn't see myself upgrading. Current weight with the CLXIIs, pedals, cages, and mount is 6.77kg. I'm probably going to buy a 45mm wheel set which should bring it down to ~6.45kg.

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What spacer kid are you using on the Rapide?