Specialized Tarmac

[mark st1]

Roubaix is more comfy than the Tarmac imo Tarmac is more aggressive I found it a bit harsher on the back but if it's what suits you then you will know it. Your money your choice I'd try as many as you can if I were you. I found the SL 3 Tarmac more comfy than the SL4 but over longer distances the Roubaix suits me perfectly I did 100 miles on it last Sunday and the only part of me that hurt was my sunburn. After 50-70 miles on an SL4 Tarmac I felt stiff as a board. Both nice bikes though good luck with your choice.

 

[2pies]

I popped into Evans over the weekend and took one out for a test run. Very stiff and responsive, but still much more comfortbale than my old alloy bike. Essentially great fun to ride. I asked them to tweak a few things and they were very obliging. I had a quick look at a few other bikes but none appealed or felt as natural. So I bought it there and then Been riding it every day since; a brisk club run on Sunday and commutes yesterday & today.

Thanks for the suggestions and advice. I'm very happy with it and would certainly recommend to others.

Tarmac

• 2pies
• 17 Jul 2016
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[GravityFighter]

Very nice @2pies! Interesting you swapped the wheels out straight away; they're the one thing I would upgrade too.

I popped in to Evans Castleford yesterday after seeing the Specialized price reduction. Quick text ride, lots of help in setting up from their staff and the right price.

I'm now a proud Tarmac owner too. Miles apart form the Cannondale CAADX I've been doing my road riding on. So connected to the road, brilliant power transfer and the S_Works Gripton tyres are fantastic.

 

[iamRayRay]

Just seen this thread - welcome to the Specialized Club my friend! I'm sure you will enjoy every mile as much as I do on my beast!

 

[iamRayRay]

 

[Killiekevin]

They are good looking bikes guys

 

[iamRayRay]

They are good looking bikes guys

Not been on my lovely bike enough this summer. Mainly because of my friends not wanting to go out with me!

Alas, if anyone lives nearby, let me know and let's go out for a bike ride!

 

[vickster]

Join a club?

You may also want to say where you live if looking for a ride buddy

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Join a club?

You may also want to say where you live if looking for a ride buddy

Looking at the weathering on that decking I would say somewhere in Hertfordshire

 

[iamRayRay]

Looking at the weathering on that decking I would say somewhere in Hertfordshire

Hahaha oh the magic crystal ball.

I'm in Hertfordshire and I only cycle in the summer as I play hockey. So not joining a club.
Leisure cyclists let me know if you are close!

 

[bonsaibilly]

Hahaha oh the magic crystal ball.

I'm in Hertfordshire and I only cycle in the summer as I play hockey. So not joining a club.
Leisure cyclists let me know if you are close!

I have a feeling @vickster hoped you would narrow it down a bit further than which county you're in...

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[vickster]

I have a feeling @vickster hoped you would narrow it down a bit further than which county you're in...

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I had no idea. Location doesn't appear on the phone version of CC

 

[AndyRM]

I had no idea. Location doesn't appear on the phone version of CC

Try landscape mode

 

[vickster]

Right. Nah like it portrait

 

[AndyRM]

Right. Nah like it portrait

I view in landscape and reply in portrait, easier to type.