My new 2011 Spec. Secteur Elite!
08-19-10, 12:06 PM
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My new 2011 Spec. Secteur Elite!
I did it!! I finally broke down and bought a new 2011 Specialized Secteur Elite! Price: $1250. They also gave me a 50% discount on a new carbon fiber water bottle cage. Sweet!
The tech took about 1.5 hours with me to fit the bike. He swapped out the part of the stem that connects to the handlebar, adjusted handlebar height, adjusted seat height, angle and back/forward position, measured me and the bike 20 times, used all sorts of tools and gadgets for measuring and even installed my new wireless cyclometer. I like this shop!!!
Pics are attached. I had to lean it against a little guitar amp. It's all I had handy.
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The tech took about 1.5 hours with me to fit the bike. He swapped out the part of the stem that connects to the handlebar, adjusted handlebar height, adjusted seat height, angle and back/forward position, measured me and the bike 20 times, used all sorts of tools and gadgets for measuring and even installed my new wireless cyclometer. I like this shop!!!
Pics are attached. I had to lean it against a little guitar amp. It's all I had handy.
TimIMG_0877..jpgIMG_0878..jpgIMG_0880..jpgIMG_0874..jpgIMG_0876..jpgIMG_0879..jpgIMG_0881..jpgIMG_0875..jpgIMG_0883..jpg
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I did it!! I finally broke down and bought a new 2011 Specialized Secteur Elite! Price: $1250. They also gave me a 50% discount on a new carbon fiber water bottle cage. Sweet!
The tech took about 1.5 hours with me to fit the bike. He swapped out the part of the stem that connects to the handlebar, adjusted handlebar height, adjusted seat height, angle and back/forward position, measured me and the bike 20 times, used all sorts of tools and gadgets for measuring and even installed my new wireless cyclometer. I like this shop!!!
Pics are attached. I had to lean it against a little guitar amp. It's all I had handy.
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The tech took about 1.5 hours with me to fit the bike. He swapped out the part of the stem that connects to the handlebar, adjusted handlebar height, adjusted seat height, angle and back/forward position, measured me and the bike 20 times, used all sorts of tools and gadgets for measuring and even installed my new wireless cyclometer. I like this shop!!!
Pics are attached. I had to lean it against a little guitar amp. It's all I had handy.
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Congrats the bike looks awesome!
08-19-10, 12:56 PM
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If that piece is the stem, then what do
08-19-10, 02:58 PM
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Awesome ride! 
08-19-10, 04:04 PM
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08-20-10, 09:00 AM
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I don't have any experience with brake lever shifters so I wasn't biased when
considering Shimano vs. SRAM. But I gotta say I totally love the SRAM! Very
comfy on the hoods and very easy to brake from the hoods. Also, I love that
I can pull the shift lever in while in the drops for rapid fire upshifting during sprints.
But I've only been on one ride so far. I'm sure I'll only grow to love it more!
Tim
considering Shimano vs. SRAM. But I gotta say I totally love the SRAM! Very
comfy on the hoods and very easy to brake from the hoods. Also, I love that
I can pull the shift lever in while in the drops for rapid fire upshifting during sprints.
But I've only been on one ride so far. I'm sure I'll only grow to love it more!
Tim
08-20-10, 09:18 AM
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nice bike, hope you have many healthy miles on it.
09-06-10, 06:55 AM
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The seat!! My butt starts hurting at about the 11 mile mark! But I've still managed to put about 200 miles on her.
Apart from that the bike is freakin' awesome! I haven't paced above 18mph in 14 years and now cruising at 21 is
no problem. Feels soooo different! I'm heading out shortly to put another 20 on her. But first, a quick search
of the forums for saddle recommendations. I know, I know, everyone has their faves, but I gotta start somewhere!
Tim
Apart from that the bike is freakin' awesome! I haven't paced above 18mph in 14 years and now cruising at 21 is
no problem. Feels soooo different! I'm heading out shortly to put another 20 on her. But first, a quick search
of the forums for saddle recommendations. I know, I know, everyone has their faves, but I gotta start somewhere!
Tim
09-06-10, 07:07 AM
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Have you gotten rid of the dog dish on your back wheel yet? 
09-06-10, 08:15 AM
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kudos for no reflectors on the wheels.
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09-13-10, 06:52 AM
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09-13-10, 06:58 AM
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more known as the Pie Plate
behind hte rear sprockets to keep dirt out
behind hte rear sprockets to keep dirt out
09-13-10, 10:44 AM
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Nice ride. I am looking at getting one of those myself (though, hopefully not in white), as I am very intrigued by the SRAM Apex group. I am hoping to test ride one soon up here near Toronto. It also sounds like the shop did you a solid with the setup and fit. Good job and happy riding....lots of it!
Cheers,
Brian J.
Cheers,
Brian J.
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09-13-10, 03:34 PM
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Your front brake is the same as the one on my 2011 Allez, both of which has that small, square piece of what looks like duct tape. Can anyone explain this to me?
