Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

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This may not be the best place to ask this, but a lady in our club has a SL8 with the Roval Rapide handlebar (the aero handlebar not the integrated cockpit) and is doing a triathalon in May. Are there clip on aerobars that she can put on with the Rapide bar? If so what options are out there?
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Mocs123 wrote:
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:11 am
This may not be the best place to ask this, but a lady in our club has a SL8 with the Roval Rapide handlebar (the aero handlebar not the integrated cockpit) and is doing a triathalon in May. Are there clip on aerobars that she can put on with the Rapide bar? If so what options are out there?
Best bet for her is the stem mounted Specialized
ITU Venge Clip-on Aerobar. Just check first the dimensions of the Tarmac stem if it's similar to the Venge stem.

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ome rodriguez wrote:
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:18 am
Here's my take on my rapide cockpit with clip-on aerobars.

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That is very cool. Have you considered selling them?


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Mocs123 wrote:
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:11 am
This may not be the best place to ask this, but a lady in our club has a SL8 with the Roval Rapide handlebar (the aero handlebar not the integrated cockpit) and is doing a triathalon in May. Are there clip on aerobars that she can put on with the Rapide bar? If so what options are out there?
ome rodriguez wrote:
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:01 am
Best bet for her is the stem mounted Specialized
ITU Venge Clip-on Aerobar. Just check first the dimensions of the Tarmac stem if it's similar to the Venge stem.

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=158665
It won't fit as-is, but there's an adapter clamp for the SL7 stem. SKU 21021-2003 ITU/TT/TRI CLIP ON TARMAC CLAMP BLK
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I just ordered an 11/34 cassette to replace the stock 11/30. Do I need a new chain as well?

Sorry for the multiple posts... 😅
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I just ordered an 11/34 cassette to replace the stock 11/30. Do I need a new chain as well?

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I just ordered an 11/34 cassette to replace the stock 11/30. Do I need a new chain as well?

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Brybo wrote:
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:48 pm
I just ordered an 11/34 cassette to replace the stock 11/30. Do I need a new chain as well?

Sorry for the multiple posts... 😅
yes.

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Size 54, stock ultegra everything (11/30) wanting to swap it for (11/34).

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Brybo wrote:
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:51 pm
I just ordered an 11/34 cassette to replace the stock 11/30. Do I need a new chain as well?
Whoever built my pro kindly sized my chain long.

When I put an 11/34 on I bought a dura chain, sized it myself. Turns out it's the same length as the one that came on the bike.

That said, even if it's a little small it's unlikely to be an issue if you avoid big-big 🤷‍♂️

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