2020 Specialized Tarmac SL7

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by skinnybex

LanceLegstrong wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:19 pm
Still waiting for better weather, 26F in this picture.

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Go ride that bike with those sexy tires, I'm happy to ride when it's 28 degrees with no wind, Ice or rain. Lol, Jk.
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skinnybex wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:44 pm
LanceLegstrong wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:19 pm
Still waiting for better weather, 26F in this picture.
Go ride that bike with those sexy tires, I'm happy to ride when it's 28 degrees with no wind, Ice or rain. Lol, Jk.
Lol. I'm a fair weather rider. Below 40F I'm riding indoors. We also just got a few inches of snow last night and more expected this week.
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skinnybex wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:44 pm
LanceLegstrong wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:19 pm
Still waiting for better weather, 26F in this picture.

Image
Go ride that bike with those sexy tires, I'm happy to ride when it's 28 degrees with no wind, Ice or rain. Lol, Jk.
Nice bike. Really dig this frameset, wish someone was selling a 58cm in the US.
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DCcyclist wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:06 pm
skinnybex wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:44 pm
LanceLegstrong wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:19 pm
Still waiting for better weather, 26F in this picture.

Image
Go ride that bike with those sexy tires, I'm happy to ride when it's 28 degrees with no wind, Ice or rain. Lol, Jk.
Nice bike. Really dig this frameset, wish someone was selling a 58cm in the US.
At this point it rather makes sense to wait until July and see if they release an SL8 with the tour, doesn't it?
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sealucky wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:10 pm
Just my bullet, really love these Galfer rotors, so much better than Shimano XTR

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Weight?

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That handlebar really looks sexy.
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DCcyclist wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:06 pm
skinnybex wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:44 pm
LanceLegstrong wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:19 pm
Still waiting for better weather, 26F in this picture.

Image
Go ride that bike with those sexy tires, I'm happy to ride when it's 28 degrees with no wind, Ice or rain. Lol, Jk.
Nice bike. Really dig this frameset, wish someone was selling a 58cm in the US.
There are some in white.

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sealucky wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:10 pm
Just my bullet, really love these Galfer rotors, so much better than Shimano XTR

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Why do you like them better than XTR? what is the advantage that you see? Aurely they are probably lighter, but do they actually stop better? They look thin, like they'd warp quickly from heat.

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by sealucky

CrankAddictsRich wrote:
Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:06 pm
sealucky wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:10 pm
Just my bullet, really love these Galfer rotors, so much better than Shimano XTR

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Why do you like them better than XTR? what is the advantage that you see? Aurely they are probably lighter, but do they actually stop better? They look thin, like they'd warp quickly from heat.
They are not thiner for sure, they are lighter than XTR, they stop better, no rubbing at all even if you brake hard

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by treyxt

DCcyclist wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:06 pm
skinnybex wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:44 pm
LanceLegstrong wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:19 pm
Still waiting for better weather, 26F in this picture.

Image
Go ride that bike with those sexy tires, I'm happy to ride when it's 28 degrees with no wind, Ice or rain. Lol, Jk.
Nice bike. Really dig this frameset, wish someone was selling a 58cm in the US.
I've got a 61cm in that color if you're interested (I'm also in DC).
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by Vuong05

sealucky wrote:
Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:13 pm
CrankAddictsRich wrote:
Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:06 pm
sealucky wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:10 pm
Just my bullet, really love these Galfer rotors, so much better than Shimano XTR

Image
Why do you like them better than XTR? what is the advantage that you see? Aurely they are probably lighter, but do they actually stop better? They look thin, like they'd warp quickly from heat.
They are not thiner for sure, they are lighter than XTR, they stop better, no rubbing at all even if you brake hard
That's interesting to hear! I find the XTR rotors stop significantly better than the Galfer rotors, plus they have slightly better modulation as well. Both rotors seem to be ok against warping. I'm not the most aggressive rider, and I'm only 68kg as well. Everyone in our riding group prefers the XTR rotors over the Galfer rotors, so your experience is quite intriguing.
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Better modulation from a rotor change? My Galfers have been excellent as well, they withstood many long very steep descents still remaining quite and not fading.

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There's a whole long thread just about rotors and I think mostly positive about the Galfers (mine have been great with 12sp Ultegra on my SL7)

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LanceLegstrong wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:19 pm
Still waiting for better weather, 26F in this picture.

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How's your experience with these tires? pretty rare so far
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by LanceLegstrong

ViperFFM wrote:
Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:06 pm
LanceLegstrong wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:19 pm
Still waiting for better weather, 26F in this picture.

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How's your experience with these tires? pretty rare so far
Haven't been able to ride them yet unfortunately. They weren't too bad to mount, slightly harder than the GP5000 S TR. The interface between the tire and rim leaked a little sealant but sealed up nicely and have held air great since. Weight was 250g for the 27, which measures 27.7mm on my Zipp 404 FC. I bought them mainly for looks because they look killer in real life. Hopefully get out to ride soon.
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