99m6z28

Ok, I am torn. I am getting a new bike soon but can't decide between the RS or Tarmac SL2 comp. the RS has full Rival where the SL2 is full ultegra. The cervelo is 2600.00 and the Tarmac is 3000.00. Help me decide!

ColinL

these bikes aren't that similar. the cervelo RS' intended use is more like what a specialized roubaix would be used for.

have you ridden them both? seems like you would've noticed the differences in rigidity/compliance, cornering ability, etc.

Seattle Forrest

I would go with the RS because, well, I did. After some test rides, it was the bike for me. But what I like isn't really that useful for you to know. Surely, there must be bike shops around that will let you do some test rides?

spazzkid

I have the Tarmac SL2 frame. It's more speed-oriented than the RS. The ride is stiff, but not harsh. One can definitely feel the road under.

dtrain

buy two RS's in the next few hours...

99m6z28

I went in today and rode several diffrent bikes. The winner was the RS.

I will be braving 20 mph wind but I cant wait to ride it.











Components are:
Speedplay Zero pedals
SRAM Rival Front Derailer
SRAM Rival Rear Derailer
SRAM Rival Shifters
FSA Gossamer Crank set
FSA Gossamer Front and Rear brakes
3T Dorico Team Seat Post
3T Funda Pro Fork
fi'zi:k pave cx seat (will be swapped out for Taupe)
fi'zi:k Bar Tape
FSA Gossamer Handle Bars
Specialized Bottle Cages
Fulcrum Racing 1 Tubeless Wheels
Hutchinson Intensive Road Tubeless tires

I am in love with this bike! All I have to do now is attach my Garmin and go!

sosojeffcc

did you still get the $1000 off? I'm loving mine

99m6z28

Unfortunately I did not get the discount but I am ok with that! I love it so far and still can't get over how much lighter and faster this bike fells than my other.

Munk69

Nice looking ride. By the amount of spacers you have, the RS was probably the correct buy.


Ride the hell out of it!

njkayaker

Wait till you actually ride it!

99m6z28

I have ridden it twice now. Unfortunately only short rides. The wind has been blowing 20 mph the last two days so that has been pretty brutal. I didn't really care for the fi'zi:k saddle yesterday so I swapped it out for my toupe. I still have to make a few minor saddle adjustments to hit that sweet spot. I also had to adjust my speed plays cause they kept disengaging but they are all good now. I can't wait for some nice weather to really have some fun with it. The wind is going to be calm tomorrow but I have jury duty. Hopefully I don't get picked and I can get the afternoon to ride. Just from the two short rides I am amazed how light and nimble it is. I love it!

njkayaker

I have 177 miles on mine.

99m6z28

Awesome! Like I said I cant wait for some better weather. Hopefully I will go back to the bike shop tomorrow afternoon and let them make a few more adjustments on my positioning since I put the speed plays on and changed my seat. I think it is going to be an excellent bike and I absolutely love the look of the Fulcrum Racing 1 Tubeless wheels. I have never had tubeless before so we will see how it goes. Hopefull less flats in my future!

slims_s

Having a giant picture of your bike as the signature is NOT cool.

99m6z28

Noted! I removed it. I dont know how to make a smaller one!

99m6z28

Sorry, I am just excited about my new bike!