Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8
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Yes I also have the Roval rapide first generation wheels on the venge.... I absolutely love them, a little deeper than the clx 50s that I had on the venge but same weight and more stable in the wind. The roval rapide cockpit works really well on the venge too.
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I used it. Why wouldn't you? It weighs next to nothing, and eliminates a potential noise source.
Thanks for the reply....it's not that I don't want to use it I just don't have it unfortunately.... I will definitely get some though.cyclespeed wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:44 amI used it. Why wouldn't you? It weighs next to nothing, and eliminates a potential noise source.
Any LBS will have some and sell it by the foot or meter for a few dollars. Add a little oil or dish soap inside to make it easier to slip on when installing it.Charlie69 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:27 pmThanks for the reply....it's not that I don't want to use it I just don't have it unfortunately.... I will definitely get some though.cyclespeed wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:44 amI used it. Why wouldn't you? It weighs next to nothing, and eliminates a potential noise source.
That's great, thanks for the tipJaisen wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:51 pmAny LBS will have some and sell it by the foot or meter for a few dollars. Add a little oil or dish soap inside to make it easier to slip on when installing it.Charlie69 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:27 pmThanks for the reply....it's not that I don't want to use it I just don't have it unfortunately.... I will definitely get some though.cyclespeed wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:44 amI used it. Why wouldn't you? It weighs next to nothing, and eliminates a potential noise source.
No to the stem and yes to the Roval Rapide spacers with the S-Works frameset. The normal Specialized frameset comes with both the stem and the Roval Rapide spacers.
It's gonna be an issue for S-Works customers seeing as the Roval Rapide integrated bars are out of stock in most sizes until summer.
Giant Propel Advanced SL Red Etap 11s Easton EC90 wheels CeramicSpeed BB Zipp SL70 bars 6.5kg
Vitus ZX1 CRS Campy Chorus 12s Bora WTO 45 disk brake wheels Zipp SL70 bars 7.5kg
Vitus ZX1 CRS Campy Chorus 12s Bora WTO 45 disk brake wheels Zipp SL70 bars 7.5kg
SL8 build with Craft CS5060 Wheels in progress
Am I right to assume that the di2 cable exit port for the front derailleur is behind the derailleur mount? ... and if so do I need to remove the mount completely to to get the cable out?..,,I know I read some people had issues fitting the front derailleur mount so I don't want to remove all the way if it's unnecessary.
Can anybody tell me why it is impossible to find an S Works SL8 frame in stock, let alone the integrated cockpit? Is this a temporary issue? Will there be more stock in October? When is the SL9 expected to come out?
SL9 will be released with TdF.
On a more serious note, a lot of shops are starting to stock up so it's a matter of time.
Road // 2023 S-Works Tarmac SL8 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Roval Rapide CLX
Gravel // 2023 Specialized Crux Pro | SRAM Force AXS | Roval Terra CL
Retired // 2022 S-Works Shiv TT // 2021 S-Works Tarmac SL7 // 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Red Hook
Gravel // 2023 Specialized Crux Pro | SRAM Force AXS | Roval Terra CL
Retired // 2022 S-Works Shiv TT // 2021 S-Works Tarmac SL7 // 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Red Hook
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SL8 was released last year... given Specialized's normal release schedule, it'll be TDF 2026 for the SL9 release.
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Yes, you have to remove the front derailleur hanger completely. But the inner part (inside the frame) that the hanger bolts thread into is held in place by a plastic "snap-in place bit".Charlie69 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:25 pmAm I right to assume that the di2 cable exit port for the front derailleur is behind the derailleur mount? ... and if so do I need to remove the mount completely to to get the cable out?..,,I know I read some people had issues fitting the front derailleur mount so I don't want to remove all the way if it's unnecessary.
The FD hanger on my frame came pre-installed from the factory (frameset) and I could remove the hanger and install cable and the inner part didn´t come loose during the operation.
Current:
S-Works SL8 RTP (build in progress) | Diverge Comp Carbon
Retired:
S-Works SL7 | S-Works Venge | Ultimate CF SLX Mk IV | Ultimate CF SLX Mk III | S5 | R3 | Cento | ...
S-Works SL8 RTP (build in progress) | Diverge Comp Carbon
Retired:
S-Works SL7 | S-Works Venge | Ultimate CF SLX Mk IV | Ultimate CF SLX Mk III | S5 | R3 | Cento | ...
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True, but be careful, because my inside bit did come loose and fell down to the BB. Getting it back in place was a right SOB.ill principe wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:54 pmYes, you have to remove the front derailleur hanger completely. But the inner part (inside the frame) that the hanger bolts thread into is held in place by a plastic "snap-in place bit".Charlie69 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:25 pmAm I right to assume that the di2 cable exit port for the front derailleur is behind the derailleur mount? ... and if so do I need to remove the mount completely to to get the cable out?..,,I know I read some people had issues fitting the front derailleur mount so I don't want to remove all the way if it's unnecessary.
The FD hanger on my frame came pre-installed from the factory (frameset) and I could remove the hanger and install cable and the inner part didn´t come loose during the operation.