Originally Posted by Scooty Puff Jr (Post 19610754)

Very nice bike !

Thanks for posting the weight link pic, I've been wondering what they "really" weighed. I've been told they were 23 pounds, I don't have a whole lot of trust in my local Specialized LBS, they've told me a few other things I later found weren't true.

Originally Posted by axxman (Post 19610454)

ok, photos comming in a few, just need to make some quick notes:
2017 Specialized Expert Carbon X1

XPEDO Silver Aluminum pedals

Brakes
BLM506 this is for anyone wondering about the brake lever model. it is Ispec B compatible, I am ordering the Problem Solvers Mis Match adaptor so I can get rid of the shifter clamp.
BRM447 calipers.

Bike weight brand new with pedals and nothing else.



SRAM Shifter


Front Crank and XPEDO Pedal

Waterbottle cage, Specialized flat black to match room for a second cage or????


Drivetrain photo


Installed a Quadlock adaptor

Originally Posted by ColonelSanders (Post 19610803)

Congrats. :thumb:


Those Sirrus' are such gorgeous bikes. :love:

Originally Posted by Scooty Puff Jr (Post 19610754)

Very nice bike !

Thanks for posting the weight link pic, I've been wondering what they "really" weighed. I've been told they were 23 pounds, I don't have a whole lot of trust in my local Specialized LBS, they've told me a few other things I later found weren't true.

EDIT: I forgot the X1 doesn't have a front derailleur, shifter, or double front chainring, while those don't weigh 2 pounds, they definitely would put the Expert Carbon bike north of 21 pounds.

Originally Posted by axxman (Post 19610810)

Thank you Colonel. could you please let me know if you are able to see the photos, I had a problem earlier and had to re-host them with Flickr

Originally Posted by Scooty Puff Jr (Post 19610843)

Are you coming down for Cooter Fest ? :D

Pics are working, nice looking bike !

Originally Posted by axxman (Post 19610846)

Dont know what cooter fest is, I come down to check on my house every so often. I usually ride the santos trails on my 1999 trek 4500 mountain bike.

Originally Posted by Scooty Puff Jr (Post 19610883)

Cooter Fest is a annual turtle festival in Inverness, they get quite the crowd.

Have you ever rode the Withalachochee Trail ? Its very nice and scenic, but can get a bit boring if you're riding alone.

Rails To Trails of the Withlacoochee - supports the 46 mile recreation trail for biking, skating and horseback riding. With Trails Heads in Inverness, Hernando, Floral City, and Dunnellon.

Originally Posted by djmcnz (Post 19610956)

Yep, photos are fixed, nice one! :thumb:
thank you
And yep, certainly looks the part. Frame is no different to mine but I love seeing these bikes! The 1X setup is also very, very clean (mine is 2x11).
for me I think it will be fine, in NZ you have steep mtns so I think you need the extra rations. I have a a Spesh Mtn bike that is 1X11 and a trek DS 8.6 that I plan to change to 1X11, so I will have 3 bikes with the same drivetrain and brakes. so I buy 1 set of spares. I have a spare set of brakes in case any of them break.


Suggestion for the second bottle cage mount: ABUS 6000 Folding Bike Lock - I'm getting one soon, not perfect but I don't think any lock is.

he he, I was thinking the same thing, whatever I end up putting there, I want it to have some sort of quick release.

Those pedals look awesome, I'm going to look them up - was training my sights on a set of Shimano Saint pedals, will consider these as well.

thanks they are actually mountain bike pedals but I like them, I prefer flat pedals that are fairly large so I can change positions when I ride.
As far as the pedals, i have saint pedald on my other bike and i like them however they are definitly heavier than these pedals i bought at my lbs. these come in 5 colors, i chose silver for a little contrast, the little screws are smoothe no threads so no sharp edges. They also have 2 other styles that can be changed out. I would say they are slightly larger than the shimano saints but not by much.

So the seat is stock? The Phenom Comp? It looks nice and aggressive.
yes it is the stock seat that came with it. I have never had a problem with specialized seats.


And finally, does (one of?) your headset spacers have notches on either side? It seems so from one of your pics. I'm trying to get my hands on one but Specialized tell me they don't sell it as a spare part. :( If you have a close up photo that would be great (but don't go to any special effort). If it does have notches and you don't want notches I'll happily swap my notchless one for yours.

Well, my plan is to get the specialized stix light and mount it there like that other guy did. that part is for sale here it comes in the kit with the mount. Maybe in NZ it is harder to come by, looks like I already have one so when I get the kit if there is an extra one I am sure we can work something out. I wont be buying many accessories for a few week as my visa card is still on fire from buying the bike. :twitchy: but I plan on ordering fenders and the lights soon.


http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4273/3...f82fa241_b.jpg

The more I ride mine the more I love it and I'm sure your experience will be the same, congratulations on your investment!
Thanks man, cant wait to ride it next week, I have to go away for a few days as it is holiday here. but as soon as weather allows, I will be out on it finding a nice place to take photos.

:ride:

Originally Posted by Wanderer (Post 19611304)

Every time I see real pictures of the new Sirrus, I get a (*%^#$()(&. I'm really considering giving mine to my son, and spending some more money!

Originally Posted by badger1 (Post 19611321)

Very, very nice @axxman.

I have been and am tempted myself (replacement for my '10 Sirrus Comp). Two things causing delay:

1. The insane price differential currently, in Canada, and
2. I'm hoping for a design refresh in '18 that will take out the curve in the top tube (where it meets the seat tube) -- a bit like the change in the Roubaix for '17.

The first is the real impediment; the second is simply a silly aesthetic preference for straight top tubes on my part -- not a criticism at all!

Originally Posted by badger1 (Post 19611321)

Very, very nice @axxman.

I have been and am tempted myself (replacement for my '10 Sirrus Comp). Two things causing delay:

1. The insane price differential currently, in Canada, and
2. I'm hoping for a design refresh in '18 that will take out the curve in the top tube (where it meets the seat tube) -- a bit like the change in the Roubaix for '17.

The first is the real impediment; the second is simply a silly aesthetic preference for straight top tubes on my part -- not a criticism at all!