2011 Specialized S-Works Amira Build
01-19-12, 05:08 PM
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2011 Specialized S-Works Amira Build
2011 S-works Amira 48cm
Shifters= Sram Red
Brakes= Sram Red
Crankset= Sram Red Compacts
RD= Sram Red
FD= Sram Force
Bars= FSA SL-K 38cm Compacts(should arrive tomorrow)
Cassette= Sram Force 11-28T
Chain= Sram Red
Saddle= Fizik Arione 130
Pedals=Look Keo 2 Max Carbon
Wheels and Tires= Easton EA90SLX w/ Vittoria Rubino Pro Slicks
Going to build this girl up, and update later with some new pics. Should weigh in mid 14's when done. I have only been riding road bikes since July of 2011, and never built a bike before that, this is my 4th build. Is it an addiction or an expensive hobby?
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01-19-12, 06:31 PM
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You know there is already a thread for posting what road bike you have right? 
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01-19-12, 08:39 PM
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That's so awesome. Please post pix as it gets built and a weigh-in when complete.
Is that saddle one that your wife already rides? It doesn't look very girl friendly.
Is that saddle one that your wife already rides? It doesn't look very girl friendly.
01-19-12, 09:10 PM
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01-19-12, 09:13 PM
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No it's not, she was just saying that, thinking about getting her Ruby Gel expert in black/red, just like the one they sell on fully assembled build. But I can't find it anywhere.
01-19-12, 10:13 PM
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Saddle comfort trumps matchy-matchy every time, that bike would look fine with a black or white saddle (and matching bar tape). Or maybe you can ask at some bike shops, not everyone will want the stock saddle, they might have take-offs.
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Rubys come in widths. 130 is unusually narrow for a woman. I ride a Toupe (same shape as Ruby) and I know I couldn't ride that Arione for 10 minutes.
Saddle comfort trumps matchy-matchy every time, that bike would look fine with a black or white saddle (and matching bar tape). Or maybe you can ask at some bike shops, not everyone will want the stock saddle, they might have take-offs.
Saddle comfort trumps matchy-matchy every time, that bike would look fine with a black or white saddle (and matching bar tape). Or maybe you can ask at some bike shops, not everyone will want the stock saddle, they might have take-offs.
01-20-12, 08:13 AM
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Nice, I looked at getting my wife an Amira last year, but she is too tall - 5'10", so I got her a Tarmac SL3 Pro. Her bike is Force with a Sram Quarq.
One question though, it looks like you pulled the shifters off another bike. You do plan on putting new cables/housing on there, right?
One question though, it looks like you pulled the shifters off another bike. You do plan on putting new cables/housing on there, right?
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Nice, I looked at getting my wife an Amira last year, but she is too tall - 5'10", so I got her a Tarmac SL3 Pro. Her bike is Force with a Sram Quarq.
One question though, it looks like you pulled the shifters off another bike. You do plan on putting new cables/housing on there, right?
One question though, it looks like you pulled the shifters off another bike. You do plan on putting new cables/housing on there, right?
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Found the Specialized Ruby Gel woman's saddle in Black/Red and the Bars came in today and finally finished. Weighing in @ 14.72Lbs with Pedals!! Will take a pic with a decent camera tomorrow and post it.
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Scored on some New Specialized Roval Rapide SL45's w/ Conti GP 4000's so here it is, let me know what you guys think!
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Excellent build! Looks like a really funky/extreme bend on that brake cable between around the seat tube/top tube area.
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Holy crap is that a nice looking bike. Well done. I hope she rides the hell out of it
01-22-12, 08:36 AM
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very nice. i generally dont care for the specialized paint schemes, but i really like that matte black. well done. your wife is a lucky lady.
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