The Fruits of My Impulsivity
11-15-08, 06:59 AM
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The Fruits of My Impulsivity
I'm a sucker for non-current closeouts. For an even 2K I scored this Specialized Tarmac Expert. It's got Fulcrum wheels and full Ultegra with the exception of a Dura Ace rear derailleur.
I'm a major Fred and immediately set out to Fred this thing up. I put a Specialized Body Geometry comfort saddle (my butt loves these), some super heavy duty puncture resistant Specialized Armadillo tires and some Crank Brothers Acid pedals (pilfered from my MTB) on it. It weighed 16.4 without pedals on the LBS scale before my additions. As pictured, I porked it up to 19.1. I'll order in some different pedals eventually. Now I need to get a frame mount pump and an under seat suitcase and I'll be set.
I'm a major Fred and immediately set out to Fred this thing up. I put a Specialized Body Geometry comfort saddle (my butt loves these), some super heavy duty puncture resistant Specialized Armadillo tires and some Crank Brothers Acid pedals (pilfered from my MTB) on it. It weighed 16.4 without pedals on the LBS scale before my additions. As pictured, I porked it up to 19.1. I'll order in some different pedals eventually. Now I need to get a frame mount pump and an under seat suitcase and I'll be set.
11-15-08, 07:01 AM
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Gorgeous bike and great deal.
Is the ultegra group SL?
Is the ultegra group SL?
11-15-08, 07:04 AM
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you didn't flip the stem?
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11-15-08, 07:14 AM
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Good deal. I got the '05 tarmac comp (same frame as the expert, just with a compact) for $750 with 150 miles on it. Not a single scratch on it. Pictured it weighs in at 19 flat (using the bathroom scale method with cages and computer). I have a crappy saddle on it from my beater bike and forte pedals for the time being. Once PBK has the look sprint's in stock and I upgrade to a specialized toupe, I'm expecting it to weight 18.5 at least. I still have the stock ALX 330's on it, so once I upgrade those I'm expecting to drop a pound and a half (which will put the bike at 17 pounds). It currently has all ultegra 9 sped with the exception of 105 brakes and front der.. I plan on upgrading the gruppo to campy chorus 11 speed or record 10 speed next year. Once I do that, I should have the bike at 16 pounds. Maybe new handlebars and seatpost will bring it to 15.5 pound.
Where are the mirrors on the bike?
Where are the mirrors on the bike?
11-15-08, 07:19 AM
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Good deal. I got the '05 tarmac comp (same frame as the expert, just with a compact) for $750 with 150 miles on it. Not a single scratch on it. Pictured it weighs in at 19 flat (using the bathroom scale method with cages and computer). I have a crappy saddle on it from my beater bike and forte pedals for the time being. Once PBK has the look sprint's in stock and I upgrade to a specialized toupe, I'm expecting it to weight 18.5 at least. I still have the stock ALX 330's on it, so once I upgrade those I'm expecting to drop a pound and a half (which will put the bike at 17 pounds). It currently has all ultegra 9 sped with the exception of 105 brakes and front der.. I plan on upgrading the gruppo to campy chorus 11 speed or record 10 speed next year. Once I do that, I should have the bike at 16 pounds. Maybe new handlebars and seatpost will bring it to 15.5 pound.
Where are the mirrors on the bike?
Where are the mirrors on the bike?
11-15-08, 08:26 AM
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WOW nice Bike...but more importantly where do ya live??? Nice setting here inNJ it is cold & wet
11-15-08, 08:36 AM
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that's the joke. he's fredding it up, so why not flip the stem skyward.
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