My Ruby Expert, great bike!

Another Specialized Expedition Touring Bike.

2006 Specialized allez elite

2006 Specialized S-works E5

I am getting a White/Red Specialized Toupe to finish it off.


-Dustin

...dp

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2005 Allez Elite
The frame is the only component that hasn't been replaced.

Also, I'm looking for a 54cm E5 S-Works frame. Anyone?

Well alright, another excuse to post my bike!



The only update since this pic was taken is that I've found & installed my wayward DA 7800 front derailleur.

Did you by any chance get the Saxo Bank frame, and then get the blue repainted to red? Because that's what it looks like o.O...

Me? Nope. 2010 Pro SL. Isn't the Saxo Bank team issue an S-Works frame?

Ohh, I see. I only have seen Pro SL's in that naked matte black finish, wasn't aware they have a white/red version also.

The Saxo Bank color (white/blue) is on the S-Works as well as the Expert SL, which is what I have. It is also available on the Allez too *cough*... the Saxo Bank logos are just stickers ~.~... I left mine on.

Gotcha- yeah, surprisingly I haven't seen another Tarmac in white/red/black yet- granted, I do only see the same people over & over when I ride....

Pics of your Expert?

**had to lol at your "cough". Honestly, why do companies do that?...

Sorry for the small image. I'll have to learn how to get a better pic into BF.
It's my '09 Tarmac Expert. Got it about 3 months ago and am loving it. All Ultegra, expect pedals which are some inexpensive Nashbars that I am looking to replace. Since this pic I have replaced the Specialized tires with Conti 4000S. Flats were killing me with the OEM tires. The Contis are working great. I was looking for a bike with a compact crank (this one is standard double), and a different frame color. But the deal I was offered on this "new" bike with a warranty was too good to pass. So far, I haven't run out of gears, and I'm OK with the bike color.
The bike really moves when I step on the pedals. The challenge now is to get my riding skills and performance to a level deserving of the bike.

Congrats on the new Tarmac Changing to a compact is doable for your bike. I initially regretted going with a standard double when I got mine, since a lot of my rides are in hilly areas, however I have become adjusted to it. Granted a compact would make climbing easier. Enjoy! (And yes the OEM tires aren't that great ... )

Another 99 Allez Comp! Bought this recently to tide me over until a splurge down the road...but I'm going to have a hard time justifying another bike until something breaks.

First road bike, just picked her up last week. Took one ride Sunday morning and promptly caught a flu or something. Feeling better today so took a short 10 mile ride so i can go back out again this weekend. yay



why are my pics so small?

2008 Tarmac Expert that I recently picked up:

Here is mine 07 Tarmac S Works. Ultegra groupo,FAS kwing bars, slk stem and cranks, Mavic open pros with Chris King hubs.
White saddle and tape to come(it needs some color)

I apologize for the lack of white door and crappy Iphone picture.

09 Roubaix Compact w/ Aksiums and Ultegra brake upgrades.

Just got around to taking a picture of my new 09 Allez Sport Compact. Got it on closeout for a song. I think the frame is really cool and the white color hooked me and I had to leave the store with it. 105 components all around, CXP22 rims w/Specialized hubs, replaced the nice Specialized stem with a shorter Truvativ I had laying around the house. I'm considering a new set of Psimet's wheels and a new saddle. As soon as I can, I'm replacing the bar tape with red or black, because white looks great in the shop and crappy after a few rides.

The white bartape actually holds up pretty well on my Tarmac.

2009 Allez. Gets it done.

So many nice rides!

This is my 2008 S-Works Tarmac SL "Quick Step" with SRAM Red. I feel very lucky to have found this bike. Fast, stiff, and responsive (10R Carbon Frame), but the ride is never harsh. Something special about the way the Ksyrium SL's and hubs work visually with this bike. Also, one of the most dependable and trouble free light weight wheel sets for a big guy. I'm new to SRAM Red but I'm very impressed with their technology. All-in-all, Specialized is quite a company.




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Here's my 2008 Specialized Allez Elite. This was a shot from the first day I brought her home. I have added aero bars and speedplay pedals since then.

2009 S-Works Tarmac SL2 with SRAM RED BB30, S-works Barmac Bars and Zipp 404's.

Awesome, good to see this thread has been revived.
My 06 Allez Triple
New Fuzion F1 Wheels, Bontrager Race Lite Hard Case tires, and Shimano SPD 520 pedals.