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[Roadrider48]

Thanks Ed. Here is a pic as it looks now. Gonna get another bottle and cage, then that's it for a while; my pocket is well and truly empty!

 

[Roadrider48]

Thanks Ed. Here is a pic as it looks now. Gonna get another bottle and cage, then that's it for a while; my pocket is well and truly empty!
8.2kg....

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Picked up a new Specialized Roubaix SL4 today(full carbon). In matt black with full internal cable routing.
This is a stock picture. But I have changed the saddle and pedals and added my edge 800 with cadence sensor.
I will take a pic in daylight tomorrow. Rode it for half an hour back from Evans and it is the dogs nuts....VERY HAPPY!

You have every reason to be happy. The SL4 Roubaix and Tarmac are outstanding framesets.. Looks great, what size frame is that @Roadrider48

 

[young Ed]

@Roadrider48 doesn't matter how skint you might be you now have a VERY nice bike!

now when you have the monies you need a pair of carbon deep section rims and the bike is complete
what pedals are you running on there?
Cheers Ed

 

[Roadrider48]

You have every reason to be happy. The SL4 Roubaix and Tarmac are outstanding framesets.. Looks great, what size frame is that @Roadrider48

Thanks MR H. It's a 56 frame. To say I am pleased with it would be a massive understatement.
I just need to sort out some new wheels now; any recommendations?

 

[Roadrider48]

@Roadrider48 doesn't matter how skint you might be you now have a VERY nice bike!

now when you have the monies you need a pair of carbon deep section rims and the bike is complete
what pedals are you running on there?
Cheers Ed

I am gonna look in to some new wheels soon. The pedals are just the cheapest spd Shimanos at the moment.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Thanks MR H. It's a 56 frame. To say I am pleased with it would be a massive understatement.
I just need to sort out some new wheels now; any recommendations?

For the Roubaix and Tarmac SL4 I personally like Zipp 202 which are simply fantastic wheels for these frames ask @jowwy who also runs a set on his SL4
If your budget does not stretch to Zipp's the Roval wheels are top performers for the money and come with ceramic bearings as standard.
If you do not wish to go for a carbon wheel I would simply look at some quality hand built wheels. A good set of stiff wheels simply put the cherry on a great frame.

 

[jowwy]

Zipps are awesome on the sl4 they just feel magic to ride and so compliant

 

[young Ed]

@Roadrider48 as above the zipps do seem great but rather expensive! don't know how they stack up against the stock wheels but the fulcrum 7's are good bearings and not dead heavy if you aren't into deep section
Cheers Ed

 

[ScotiaLass]

Some gorgeous bikes here.
I have recently bought this lovely lady....

A Myka Sports Disc 2014 - rides like a dream!

 

[Roadrider48]

The 202's are awesome! But the price.
Any thoughts on these?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products...match__plid_&gclid=CNn41rWS270CFbMftAodiUUAbg

 

[Roadrider48]

@Roadrider48 as above the zipps do seem great but rather expensive! don't know how they stack up against the stock wheels but the fulcrum 7's are good bearings and not dead heavy if you aren't into deep section
Cheers Ed

The Zipp wheels are fantastic, you're right.

 

[y2blade]

Pic taken today (See other thread http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/your-ride-today.8938/ for more pics).

Have has this since new (what seems like years ago now), still a joy to ride.

 

[young Ed]

The 202's are awesome! But the price.
Any thoughts on these?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products...match__plid_&gclid=CNn41rWS270CFbMftAodiUUAbg

seem good to me, so long as they are well built and the spokes are of good quality then they should be great!
Cheers Ed

 

[SWSteve]

The 202's are awesome! But the price.
Any thoughts on these?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products...match__plid_&gclid=CNn41rWS270CFbMftAodiUUAbg

Why do you want deep dish rims? just out of interest