Hey All,
Whilst I love my 2013 Roubaix with about 20k on the odometer I think that I want something sportier as I find myself with a need for speed on some rides (all relative of course as a 41yo 96kg mamil![emoji4]) and my 10speed 50/34 is not quite cutting it.
So I was buying my sons 5th birthday bike and got was nosing around and I think I have fallen in love with this....
https://www.specialized.com/au/en-au/bi ... di2/106251" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
They are currently 'reduced from' $11990 to $9990 and a good contact can take off a chunk of that.
Any one got one...feedback...alternatives?
Matt
2015 SWorks Tarmac Disc
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Re: 2015 SWorks Tarmac Disc
Postby rearviewmirror » Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:31 pm
I doubt your Roubaix is slowing you down but if you must indulge you can't go wrong with an Sworks Tarmac. I have there non-disc model, it can't be faulted. I'm not sold on disc brakes for full road use yet, they can make a bit of noise which is fine for CX and MTB but unacceptable on a road bike. I also find the power to be a bit much for fast road descents. I have an Sworks Crux disc, I use it on the road sometimes and that's how o know I still prefer rim brakes for the roadie.
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Re: 2015 SWorks Tarmac Disc
Postby Drizt » Sun Mar 27, 2016 9:01 pm
Go hydro road disc, you will never go back.
I'm waiting for Canyon aero road disc then I'll upgrade.
I'm waiting for Canyon aero road disc then I'll upgrade.
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Re: 2015 SWorks Tarmac Disc
Postby TheWall » Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:05 pm
Bought. Pick up next week. Is this colour scheme...Excited beyond being rationale [GRINNING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]....
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Re: 2015 SWorks Tarmac Disc
Postby Toyopet » Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:55 pm
Congrats. You’re gonna love it.
I’ve had the non S-Works version with UDi2 and hydros since mid-2015.
I still love mine, and it’s not as good as yours.
So you’re gonna love yours even more!
I’ve had the non S-Works version with UDi2 and hydros since mid-2015.
I still love mine, and it’s not as good as yours.
So you’re gonna love yours even more!
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Re: 2015 SWorks Tarmac Disc
Postby TheWall » Wed Mar 30, 2016 10:33 pm
Cheers Toyopet.
Once in lifetime bike me thinks.
Counting down the days...the killer is fit and pick up Friday arvo but then have to head to Brissie for the weekend..land no time for riding. Sigh...
Once in lifetime bike me thinks.
Counting down the days...the killer is fit and pick up Friday arvo but then have to head to Brissie for the weekend..land no time for riding. Sigh...
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Re: 2015 SWorks Tarmac Disc
Postby TheWall » Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:41 am
Felt a bit emotional (Guilty [CRYING FACE]) this morning on the Roubaix...it has seen me through about 20000klm and the loss of 21kg. Will still keep and ride it especially on the wetter/rougher circuits I do...
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Re: 2015 SWorks Tarmac Disc
Postby Calvin27 » Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:55 am
Discs in the wet, no?
Heavy road bike
Cushy dirt bike
Very cushy dirt bike
Bike crushed by car (RIP)
No brakes bike
Ebike
Cushy dirt bike
Very cushy dirt bike
Bike crushed by car (RIP)
No brakes bike
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Re: 2015 SWorks Tarmac Disc
Postby TheWall » Thu Mar 31, 2016 10:03 am
Hey calvin.Like a new car that you don't allow food in for a period before resistance becomes futile...give me time...[WHITE SMILING FACE]
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Re: 2015 SWorks Tarmac Disc
Postby TheWall » Sat Apr 09, 2016 9:32 pm
2 rides down ...I think I am in love.
Can't ride in the morning as wifee has a run organised so just may have to head out tomorrow night because I even think about waiting for Tuesday morning (Monday is impossible due to wk)!!!
Love the brakes as much as anything else...will never go back to rim...
Can't ride in the morning as wifee has a run organised so just may have to head out tomorrow night because I even think about waiting for Tuesday morning (Monday is impossible due to wk)!!!
Love the brakes as much as anything else...will never go back to rim...
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