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12-12-16, 05:46 PM
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standard for the $1200 PURPLE ANODIZED/METALLIC WHITE/ZEBRA
Allez DSW SL Sprint Frameset - Limited Edition
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bi...ition-i/125946
for only $1200, you can buy an aluminum frameset that looks like a Fremont Street hooker.
Allez DSW SL Sprint Frameset - Limited Edition
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bi...ition-i/125946
for only $1200, you can buy an aluminum frameset that looks like a Fremont Street hooker.
12-12-16, 05:57 PM
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standard for the $1200 PURPLE ANODIZED/METALLIC WHITE/ZEBRA
Allez DSW SL Sprint Frameset - Limited Edition
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bi...ition-i/125946
for only $1200, you can buy an aluminum frameset that looks like a Fremont Street hooker.
Allez DSW SL Sprint Frameset - Limited Edition
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bi...ition-i/125946
for only $1200, you can buy an aluminum frameset that looks like a Fremont Street hooker.
12-12-16, 06:41 PM
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I know, isn't it cool!
12-15-16, 02:24 PM
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Snow day shot
Got some new cages. I know some people don't care for the gumwall tires, but I love how it looks as it sits now. I have tossed around the idea of going black tires and black chain, but haven't made a conclusion on that decision yet.
Got some new cages. I know some people don't care for the gumwall tires, but I love how it looks as it sits now. I have tossed around the idea of going black tires and black chain, but haven't made a conclusion on that decision yet.
12-15-16, 02:35 PM
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Everyone keeps posting EVOs all over the site and I'm just over here like, why is mine taking so long to ship!?!
Looks good, btw!
Looks good, btw!
12-15-16, 02:44 PM
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12-15-16, 02:57 PM
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Everything is set to go, just waiting for the frame to arrive, which should be any day now. The frame was supposed to be here in November but Cannondale pushed everything back to mid December.
12-15-16, 03:11 PM
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It's the black Dura Ace frame (all black with silver logo) and then eTap, SiSL cranks, and enve components.
Everything is set to go, just waiting for the frame to arrive, which should be any day now. The frame was supposed to be here in November but Cannondale pushed everything back to mid December.
Everything is set to go, just waiting for the frame to arrive, which should be any day now. The frame was supposed to be here in November but Cannondale pushed everything back to mid December.
Thats going to be one badass build! Love that Etap too! Cant wait to see it built up man
12-15-16, 03:59 PM
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I'm quite giddy...just trying to be patient.
12-15-16, 04:20 PM
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12-15-16, 04:41 PM
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But yeah, I figure it'd be easy to swap out if I ever wanted to go to something else.
12-15-16, 04:58 PM
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I've been considering Campagnolo Chorus as a replacement, but an eTap shift kit would be an interesting experiment. If I hate it, it would be an easy flip(because I can get it for OEM cost).
12-15-16, 06:29 PM
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I've tried eTap for about 20 miles, and it was fine. I love my 6800 groupset, but after 50k miles some components are becoming quite worn.
I've been considering Campagnolo Chorus as a replacement, but an eTap shift kit would be an interesting experiment. If I hate it, it would be an easy flip(because I can get it for OEM cost).
I've been considering Campagnolo Chorus as a replacement, but an eTap shift kit would be an interesting experiment. If I hate it, it would be an easy flip(because I can get it for OEM cost).
Just got the call from the shop, frame is delivered on Tuesday!
12-15-16, 06:33 PM
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Etap is a fantastic product. If could buy a complete Etap red group set at OEM, it would be on all my bikes.
12-15-16, 07:51 PM
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12-15-16, 08:59 PM
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2016 Specialized Venge Vias Rocket Red / Black. Swapped the Di2 for E-Tap. Also put a KMC DLC Black and Blue chain, as well as a new 2017 S-Works crank arm. Supacaz super sticky kush bar tape with red polka dots. Stainless Speedplay Zero pedals.
2017 Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited / Purple and Zebra. Roval CLX64, S-Works Turbo Cotton tires. Cinelli cork zebra bar tape. Dura Ace R9100 mechanical. S-Works Quarq crankset. Specialized White power saddle. -17* 130mm S-Works stem. Purple Jockey wheels, purple skewers, and titanium stem bolts. Speedplay Zero Stainless pedals.
2016 Specialized Venge Vias Rocket Red / Black. Swapped the Di2 for E-Tap. Also put a KMC DLC Black and Blue chain, as well as a new 2017 S-Works crank arm. Supacaz super sticky kush bar tape with red polka dots. Stainless Speedplay Zero pedals.
2017 Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited / Purple and Zebra. Roval CLX64, S-Works Turbo Cotton tires. Cinelli cork zebra bar tape. Dura Ace R9100 mechanical. S-Works Quarq crankset. Specialized White power saddle. -17* 130mm S-Works stem. Purple Jockey wheels, purple skewers, and titanium stem bolts. Speedplay Zero Stainless pedals.
Skinsuit to match
12-16-16, 05:38 AM
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NSFW gold chains and gumwalls or bust. I pity the fool who thinks otherwise.
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12-16-16, 05:39 AM
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Why not tan hoods, bar tape and saddle to go with the "gumwalls" and gold chain instead? Someone with a matte black bike should do it....
12-16-16, 07:04 AM
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Beautiful bike and I'd certainly say that it's hot, but I also have to admit that the black/gray/murdered/ghosted is starting to lose its appeal even to me.
12-16-16, 07:13 AM
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I even considered getting the bike vinyl wrapped like you see on so many cars but I don't want to put even more money into it right now. Might just do colored cable housings in the future...
12-16-16, 07:31 AM
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So you can imagine how much my 2009 nude carbon Xenith bores me. I mean, it's fine and I'm not going to hesitate to ride it, but newer bikes that are electric orange or powder blue or whatever make me dream about replacing it for no good/functional reason.
12-16-16, 07:33 AM
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I'm glad I'm not the only one. Doesn't mean a bike isn't nice or that I wouldn't ride it, just that a world full of black bikes is boring.
12-16-16, 08:59 AM
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Oh I fully understand that the all black bike has become boring to many people and can say that most all black bikes (with gumwalls or not) have also started to bore me. BUT for me, this has been a dream bike of mine and I have built up this bike with every piece in mind to fit both the image I wanted to complete, as well as have it be a top shelf performaning machine. I still find myself walking out to my garage on a weekly basis to just stare at it. I'm not a person who is comoletely satisfied with my purchases and usually get bored with a purchase within months, leaving me wanting to buy something to replace it. This bike has been quite the opposite in the fact that I'm still in awe after a year of having it.
Just to clarify, I'm not defending my reasoning or bike here at all because the feedback has all been positive. I'm simply stating that I can fully understand when someone says the all black bike has gotten boring. Maybe some day in the near or far future, I too will make that walk out to m7 garage and it just won't do it for me anymore. Till then, I'll enjoy staring at it ;-).
Just to clarify, I'm not defending my reasoning or bike here at all because the feedback has all been positive. I'm simply stating that I can fully understand when someone says the all black bike has gotten boring. Maybe some day in the near or far future, I too will make that walk out to m7 garage and it just won't do it for me anymore. Till then, I'll enjoy staring at it ;-).
12-17-16, 11:00 PM
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better lighting this time. ignore the accessories, it was about to get dark.
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12-17-16, 11:44 PM
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Posting for a friend.
2016 Specialized Venge Vias Rocket Red / Black. Swapped the Di2 for E-Tap. Also put a KMC DLC Black and Blue chain, as well as a new 2017 S-Works crank arm. Supacaz super sticky kush bar tape with red polka dots. Stainless Speedplay Zero pedals.
2017 Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited / Purple and Zebra. Roval CLX64, S-Works Turbo Cotton tires. Cinelli cork zebra bar tape. Dura Ace R9100 mechanical. S-Works Quarq crankset. Specialized White power saddle. -17* 130mm S-Works stem. Purple Jockey wheels, purple skewers, and titanium stem bolts. Speedplay Zero Stainless pedals.
2016 Specialized Venge Vias Rocket Red / Black. Swapped the Di2 for E-Tap. Also put a KMC DLC Black and Blue chain, as well as a new 2017 S-Works crank arm. Supacaz super sticky kush bar tape with red polka dots. Stainless Speedplay Zero pedals.
2017 Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited / Purple and Zebra. Roval CLX64, S-Works Turbo Cotton tires. Cinelli cork zebra bar tape. Dura Ace R9100 mechanical. S-Works Quarq crankset. Specialized White power saddle. -17* 130mm S-Works stem. Purple Jockey wheels, purple skewers, and titanium stem bolts. Speedplay Zero Stainless pedals.
but seriously, what's with the zebra stripes?
