Specialized Tarmac SL2
02-01-08, 06:13 AM
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02-01-08, 06:20 AM
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They've been difficult to get a hold of as Specialized has been slow to get them out the door. You might not have much of a choice for shopping around at this point because a lot of places won't have any in stock for a while yet.
02-01-08, 07:41 AM
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IIRC, Specialized is one of the brands that prohibits online sales.
Anyway, ride it, sucka, and then support the LBS.
Anyway, ride it, sucka, and then support the LBS.
02-01-08, 01:53 PM
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Your best bet is to get in touch with a Specialized dealer/Concept Store nearest you, depending where you live.
02-01-08, 07:37 PM
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A couple of team members choose the sl2 for their team buy and specialized has none for them.
02-01-08, 08:12 PM
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Is this a chronic problem with Specialized and their higher end bikes? I waited 18 months for an S-Works Roubaix frame in my size under their frame replacement policy, and thought the dealer was jerking me around. The dealer steadfastly said Specialized didn't have the replacement size I needed. Maybe I was being too hard on the dealer?
02-01-08, 08:17 PM
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I don't think it's a chronic problem... At least I hope not.
From what I hear, the full range of 2008 bikes are in stores now with the single exception being the SL2. Not sure what the distinction is. I heard that most places will start to get them in by April.
All of the replacement frames that have come through my local shop have been dealt with in a matter of weeks if not days. From my experiences, they are also real good about sending out warranty parts, too. Your situation may have been a special case. I'm not sure.
From what I hear, the full range of 2008 bikes are in stores now with the single exception being the SL2. Not sure what the distinction is. I heard that most places will start to get them in by April.
All of the replacement frames that have come through my local shop have been dealt with in a matter of weeks if not days. From my experiences, they are also real good about sending out warranty parts, too. Your situation may have been a special case. I'm not sure.
02-01-08, 10:34 PM
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I don't think it's a chronic problem... At least I hope not.
From what I hear, the full range of 2008 bikes are in stores now with the single exception being the SL2. Not sure what the distinction is. I heard that most places will start to get them in by April.
All of the replacement frames that have come through my local shop have been dealt with in a matter of weeks if not days. From my experiences, they are also real good about sending out warranty parts, too. Your situation may have been a special case. I'm not sure.
From what I hear, the full range of 2008 bikes are in stores now with the single exception being the SL2. Not sure what the distinction is. I heard that most places will start to get them in by April.
All of the replacement frames that have come through my local shop have been dealt with in a matter of weeks if not days. From my experiences, they are also real good about sending out warranty parts, too. Your situation may have been a special case. I'm not sure.
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I've had a Transition on order since Dec. Today the LBS told me they expect it this month. We shall see.
02-02-08, 08:22 AM
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Not sure if it's chronic or not. I got my SL real quick so I'm guessing its just the sl2. Probably because they set the pro teams up first, new build process etc.
Is this a chronic problem with Specialized and their higher end bikes? I waited 18 months for an S-Works Roubaix frame in my size under their frame replacement policy, and thought the dealer was jerking me around. The dealer steadfastly said Specialized didn't have the replacement size I needed. Maybe I was being too hard on the dealer?
