I have a Tarmac SL6 with the carbon D shaped seatpost which dropped while riding today and now seems very firmly stuck in the frame.

Any tips on how to get it free? Or should I make this a problem for a local bike shop?

Looking for another beater for the off-season/to tinker with, and found a rather well maintained Roubaix SL2 for around 400 bucks and was wondering if this is a good deal as I really don't know much about Specialized bikes.

I would also like to use 28c tires on it, would this work? A quick google search gave mixed results as apparently it depends on a specific tire manufacturer.

I'm spec'ing out the Tarmac in size 52. My saddle height is 66-67. Can someone tell me what the maximum handlebar height is with this size. I want to be able to have the saddle as close to the top of the bars as possible for when I age but now I can ride with the decent amount of difference between the bars and saddle. So if any of you have a size 52 and your saddle height is around 66 please share.

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Looking at getting a GPS computer for my Levo. Anyone have a wahoo/Garmin and get the correct info displayed even though they have Levociraptor installed? I'd ideally like to see cadence, gear, battery life, speed etc on display.

Ive actually had this bike for a month but I’ve been upgrading it with some new stuff like the carbon wheels, disc rotors, and cassette. Hoping to upgrade the cockpit in the next few months.

Hello,

I’m wondering if anyone else has had experience with their bike not showing up in the specialized app?

I’ve immediately emailed the brand safety email they recommend but in the mean time I’m stressed I’ve bought a lemon 🫠

Too spooky?

Hi,

Does anyone know if the Tarmac SL7 Sport 105 mechanical could be upgraded to di2 , I assume it could be? Has anyone done it?

https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/tarmac-sl7-sport-shimano-105/p/216958

Thanks

Hey y’all,

I’m looking to buy a new hybrid bike after mine was stolen. I’ve been eyeing the specialized Sirrus x 2.0 at a local bike shop, and I’ve been checking online for deals just in case: On specialized’s website the Sirrus X 3.0 is on sale from 1000 to 650. But they only have small and XS. I’m 5’7” with pretty short legs. It’s such a good deal I want to risk it but what do y’all think?

Edit: to clarify I’m talking about the size Small, not XS

New wheels on my Tarmac. Ultegra C60, pretty stoked!

how does a sl2 from 2009-2010 compare to a sl6 from 10 years later, speaking only in terms of the frameset weight, performance, etc.

Hello, I have a 2021 Tarmac SL6 base model. It has 10s Tiagra and I believe hydraulic disc brakes. The cables at the handlebar are all externally routed. I am looking to install something like an S works tarmac stem + aero bars for something flatter profile and better width for my shoulders.

I could not find a good YouTube video for this kind of job. how do you detach the cables from the shifters (for shifting and braking) and then re route them? My bike is mechanical shifting but I heard I could semi integrate the cables to clean up the front end. I'd prefer to tidy it up, but idk how it works. I was also looking at one piece cockpits on Aliexpress but the headset converter you need to use looks very awkward..

Here is the model I have: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/tarmac-sl6/p/175300?color=293448-175300

Here is an example of what I am looking to do if possible: https://ibb.co/6yBJGf6

Hey everyone,

I’m considering an upgrade for my gravel bike and torn between the Roval Terra CL and the Roval Terra CLX II wheelsets. My current setup is a pair of DT Swiss G 540s, so I’m looking to make a solid step up in weight savings and performance. I’d love to hear from people who have experience with either of these Roval wheelsets to help me make the final call!

A Bit About My Riding and Needs

• Riding Style: Mostly gravel with some mixed-surface routes. I’m not racing but enjoy pushing the pace and tackling more challenging, rough terrain.
• Priorities: I’m after a balance of weight savings, control, and durability. I’d love a smooth roll with the ability to handle tougher surfaces, ideally without a ton of maintenance.
• Price Options: I can get the CLX II for $2,050 USD and the CL for $1,350 USD. I’m open to investing more if the performance difference is significant, but I’d rather save if the CL offers most of what I need.

What I’m Weighing

• Weight & Efficiency: The CLX II is lighter by about 140g and uses ceramic bearings, which I hear are smoother but might require more maintenance. For anyone who’s ridden the CLX II, did you notice a big difference in ease or speed on long rides?
• Durability: The CLX II sounds perfect for top performance, but I wonder if the Terra CL might be better for rougher gravel, given the steel bearings and more robust spokes. If you've tested either on challenging terrain, how did they hold up?
• Value for Money: I’m debating whether the performance benefits of the CLX II justify the price jump from the CL. If you’ve tried both, is the weight/efficiency advantage of the CLX II noticeable enough over the CL?

Specific Questions

1. For those coming from heavier wheels, did you find the jump to the CL or CLX II worth it?
2. How often have you needed to service the ceramic bearings on the CLX II in real-world gravel conditions?
3. For CL users, do you feel like it has enough performance, or have you felt the need to upgrade?

Any insights on how these wheelsets perform over time or across different surfaces would be super helpful! And if there are other wheelsets in a similar price range I should consider, let me know.

Thanks in advance for any advice! 😊

Purchased in May 2024 and have loved every minute of riding this beaut.

• Hunt Carbon 40
• GP5000 30mm (with inner tubes)
• 3D printed saddle from Ebay

I have a Garmin Varia rear light. Any front light recommendations for road cycling a couple of hours before sunrise/after sundown?

Anyone have any experience with the specialized custom retul insoles?

Hey everyone. I am 5’8.5” and looking to get a stumpjumper. According to the specialized website, I fall into a s4, Is that correct? Or should I drop to s3?

S4 is 5’8 - 6’2. So I would be on the low end

I have a sirrus I bought several years ago and was wondering if you can put mountain bike tires on one? Not super in the know about bikes sorry.

When unlocking my bike I broke the head unit off the bike. The minus button doesn’t work and the head unit isn’t connected to the bike. Would replacing the wires and keeping the display unit I have fix the problem? Are the Levo unit wires compatible with the Vado? The display unit seems to be working fine other than that. Is there a cheap fix?

For those of you with Torch 2.0 cycling shoes or similar with white scuff guards in the front what do have you used to remove the inevitable black marks you get on them from rubbing against the front tire sometimes when turning. I know it doesn't happen to everyone but I run my cleats as far back as they can go which pushes my toebox forward enough that I rub my front wheel when my cranks are level to the ground and I'm making a tight turn. I'm considering using some light 120 grit sandpaper by hand or maybe even a rotary sander. Anyone have any luck with that method or others?

Removed 15mm worth of spacers from my SL7 and still have a gap between the top tube and the lowest spacer/dustcover. The expansion plug is torqued correctly and seated on the steerer tube. I used the open-holed top cover and have a 10mm spacer above the stem (which leaves me with 3mm from the top of the spacer to the steerer tube). Top cap is torqued finger tight and I can feel the compression as I torque it in the spacers. The top and bottom bearings appear to be seated.

I tried multiple times with placing pressure down on the stem and up on the fork and still have this gap. It's about 1.5mm all around. I thought it was maybe because I didn't use enough spacers on top of the stem (since I took out 15 below the stem) and added another 5mm up top to really make sure there was clearance, but even with this 8mm gap, there was no change. I assume the 10mm spacer itself is providing enough clearance since the top cover adds some thickness to the entire stack height?

https://imgur.com/a/yvhv5te

My first Specialized so I am not sure what type of gap I'm supposed to be seeing and I stupidly did not look at the preexisting space prior to changing things out. Saw some posts that say this type of space is fine and some that say it's not. Any thoughts? There is no headset play and everything seems solid. But this seems like a somewhat sizable gap that could allow dirt and water in. I understand that there has to be some space to allow dustcover clearance from the frame, but this much?

Noticed the damage couple days ago. Have no idea how did it happened? What should I do with it? That is the rear wheel. Always ride with inner tube.

https://preview.redd.it/xh1633193pxd1.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e419dc02b64fb0c400afd8fbb4ef560bb0d90612