How good can it really be? First Ride on the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7!

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  • @MrDamonLeBeouf
    @MrDamonLeBeouf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    this is how a bike review should be made. i can go look up specs myself. i dont need my reviewer to read a spec sheet to me. bravo guys, loved the vid.

  • @bee_whisper
    @bee_whisper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    the bike looks top notch . also you should do a sprint training video like how do you get so good at sprinting.

    • @eddieestrada112
      @eddieestrada112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Ride hard until you taste metal

    • @ChazTurmon
      @ChazTurmon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I have a couple sprint videos on my channel. I also have some workout videos to help with sprinting.

    • @tommysmith8588
      @tommysmith8588 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      you get good at sprinting by sprinting

    • @ChazTurmon
      @ChazTurmon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tommy Smith while true, doing specific workouts will help as well.

    • @gefloigle
      @gefloigle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Standing Sprint Intervals: Put it in your highest (hardest) gear and go as hard as you can for ten seconds from a standing start. Then rest for 1 minute. Wash, rinse, repeat 10 times. Warm up for 10 minutes before hand, and cool down after. You won't want to ride again that day. 🙂

  • @MLLD00
    @MLLD00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You guys are perfect presenters! So far from the bought reviews at GCN. Honest, punchy and with great riding skills. It makes you trustworthy.

    • @markduchesne8722
      @markduchesne8722 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Monster watts up that hill. Far out!!

  • @jgrefrath
    @jgrefrath 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    One of the best product "review" videos I've seen. Great mix of personal and technical information. The video, shots, edits, and action were also awesome. Great job and keep these coming!

    • @NorCalCycling
      @NorCalCycling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you Jason!

    • @ChrisRiekert99
      @ChrisRiekert99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jason. Much appreciated!

    • @charles2633
      @charles2633 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why does everyone like Jason Grefrath’s comment? Who is Jason Grefrath?

    • @ramonsanabria1472
      @ramonsanabria1472 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So right on ! " Pure " !

    • @helmsandrose5372
      @helmsandrose5372 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, prefer this to reading specs which I can read myself.

  • @matthewweatherman7921
    @matthewweatherman7921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Finally a great bike review! Specialized making a great decision to get well-spoken, experienced riders to talk on the aspects you can't get from reading the spec sheet. Great work Jeff. Can't wait for the longer-term review.

  • @joshuasmith4315
    @joshuasmith4315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ignore the haters, it's awesome having a subjective review. When I got my new Emonda it was just a dozen channels listing off specs and approved marketing material for 10 minutes.

  • @rei9269
    @rei9269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is what I like about NorCal Cycling when they present

  • @sweatnosweat
    @sweatnosweat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    some of this footage is absolutely insane, congrats

    • @ChrisRiekert99
      @ChrisRiekert99 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!!! Jeff and I are trying to shoot and ride... it can be tough. Glad you like it!

  • @ianbent0n
    @ianbent0n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    Send it to a "random" subscriber ;)

    • @lechprotean
      @lechprotean 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      how about a random subscriber from Poland? ;)

    • @grandpalouis818
      @grandpalouis818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Giveaway to people with a name begging with L...O....U...

    • @jakeryansison1764
      @jakeryansison1764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      How about random subscribers commented here

    • @dan2782
      @dan2782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I heard the 4th comment here gets the bike ;)

    • @mopedvieh
      @mopedvieh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Let's do the Oprah version like: You get a Tarmac, you get a Tarmac, you get a Tarmac, EVERYONE GETS A TARMAC

  • @kurtXhecticXpl
    @kurtXhecticXpl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just bought full carbon bike on ultegra for 1/12 of the price. That what I think about spec and all new bikes.

    • @LittleBU96
      @LittleBU96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What was the bike?

    • @michaelcheng6469
      @michaelcheng6469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@LittleBU96 he's still trying to recall it from his dreams

  • @TheMischiefmadness
    @TheMischiefmadness 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The content of the channel is expanding Jeff, nice honest reviews that you've made so far for some products you got hands on. Keep up the good work!

  • @lechprotean
    @lechprotean 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    5:55 "It goes uphill crazy, it's super fast up hill" Looks at speedo - 6mph ;)

    • @NorCalCycling
      @NorCalCycling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I can only stay with chris on ~14% @700+ watts for so long.

    • @s1mpleniko488
      @s1mpleniko488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Now look at the watts

    • @ChrisRiekert99
      @ChrisRiekert99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@s1mpleniko488 yea!!! look at those WATTS! 💪🏻

    • @s1mpleniko488
      @s1mpleniko488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ChrisRiekert99 damnnnn my idol and jeff

    • @jahmalbaptiste9915
      @jahmalbaptiste9915 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was actually at 12 though

  • @rascal1234
    @rascal1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love my tarmac sl6 2015. Time soon for an upgrade. Thanks for show this awesome new bike.

  • @xxredmaxx
    @xxredmaxx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That green paint is unreal

  • @kenmei18
    @kenmei18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh my god, what a beauty of a bike. Super jealous! Saw someone with a MB Kit today @Alviso while on my ride. Gave him a good wave, whoever it was!

  • @hiddenrob6289
    @hiddenrob6289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got to be honest we all love cycling videos this is just what I need to get it going the blood I love it. I always watch these before I go out and get my body moving. I love when I always watch one of these, and then put up my heavy playlist I love like Delta Parole and then I just go haaaaard!!!! Tactic hasnt let me down yet.

    • @Marco-717
      @Marco-717 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's called brainwashing

  • @quangdo6011
    @quangdo6011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Damn, Jeff. Went from an old Felt with chinese off-brand wheels and parts to a Venge and now a Tarmac SL7.
    Truly "started from the bottom" and now we're here

    • @cccpkingu
      @cccpkingu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Still all chinamade.

    • @kellrockets101
      @kellrockets101 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The new Felt FR Disc and AR disc are pretty slick looking, fast and well made bikes too

  • @fireballracer3948
    @fireballracer3948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great review! I’ve seen probably 20 reviews by the big sites and they all just requote the marketing material / use the stock footage. Having real world use - eg how it feels over a pothole on a downhill / how much confidence does the handling give you is much better to the average rider / racer not on a pro tour team and cuts through the marketing blurb much better

  • @rideforwarriors4192
    @rideforwarriors4192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys are like kids in a candy store! Glad you enjoyed the new bikes great video hope you get to do more of these videos!

  • @lilwillie428
    @lilwillie428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Shop just sold one of these, they look sweet. Was really tempted to give it a ride before sending it off

  • @stevenleffanue
    @stevenleffanue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good you mention seperate bar/stem advantages. Gday from down under Oz 🚲👍

  • @tritoobe
    @tritoobe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great and honest feedback. That's what we all want to hear... Thanks!

  • @SlowMoe462
    @SlowMoe462 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    stoked you guys got to do this. great vid. hope you get more opportunities like this.

  • @felipernb
    @felipernb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review! One thing I think would be great to add to your videos is the locations where they are shot. You mentioned that you found a road in San Jose region, with low traffic, etc, and it would be nice to share the location, so besides showing good bikes you also share good riding spots in NorCal ;)

  • @stafgruglnioe5122
    @stafgruglnioe5122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    wow amazing.. I would like to have a bike like this at some point in time..

  • @The_R_Vid
    @The_R_Vid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoyed this. The footage and road you were riding were fantastic.

  • @davidwalton3291
    @davidwalton3291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So refreshing to see pretty presenter. And excellently presented it was!

  • @AlexRochette
    @AlexRochette 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Where did you shoot this? (I live in the Bay Area: don’t be afraid to be specific or share a Strava route as I’ll go check it out.)

    • @MrJmccoy4
      @MrJmccoy4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was wondering too. Looks like Mt Tam or Old La Honda.

  • @artt3231
    @artt3231 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the format. Two knowledgeable cyclists going at it and showing different shades of the bike... but would say this is more for current Specialized owners (very oriented). Sponsored riders by Specialized, praising the bike to be awesome goes little to sway me on how objective the review is.. but really like the concept. Suggest you stack it up against Cannodale SuperSixEvo Hi-Mod, new Émonda SLR (keeping an USA theme) for the long term review... nice job guys !

  • @shmee.
    @shmee. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Managed to just get one before they fully sold out everywhere in the UK!

    • @Murphy252000
      @Murphy252000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where are people getting the money with a major recession coming :/

    • @shmee.
      @shmee. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Murphy252000 Dead grandparents

    • @Murphy252000
      @Murphy252000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shmee. ain't it, im on half decent wage as a nurse, but not ten grand bike money lol

    • @cccpkingu
      @cccpkingu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congratulations, dumbest purchase in cycling to date.

    • @shmee.
      @shmee. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unbias I’m so sorry I’ll return it immediately you’ve shown me the error of my ways

  • @durianriders
    @durianriders 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    good to see corporate brands seeing the power youtuber channels have now. You got more views than cycling tips and almost as many views as the mega scripted production big s made. Good work!

    • @loc9588
      @loc9588 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      sl7 still a squishy gravel bike

  • @chrispyy606060606
    @chrispyy606060606 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Bike looks great, I really wish they’d pull that specialized logo off the fork legs.

  • @jeromenadel
    @jeromenadel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Jeff and Chris!

  • @jefferymoore8019
    @jefferymoore8019 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea to review the bike while racing it. Provides a different perspective that usual.

  • @KenChiwo
    @KenChiwo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I respect your channel and opinion a lot...so please review more bikes like this!

  • @bluemystic7501
    @bluemystic7501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a good review. Great camera work too!

  • @edjack1993
    @edjack1993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cool review. Love the colour of that frame too.
    Weight comparison with your Venge not really apples with with apples though: no pedals on the SL7 when you weighed it and it’s the S-works spec, so its several thousand bucks of lighter wheels/components vs your Venge Pro. Would be interesting to know what the weight difference is with the equivalent S-works Venge.

  • @cliffordchaperon6795
    @cliffordchaperon6795 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    best review yet - Brilliant vision of fast riding - the competitors on uTube all blurb out spec's rather than experience. well done. You guys should do all the tests as you are putting the bikes to real life situations

  • @bikedawg
    @bikedawg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    6:05 *YIKES* Cross chaining!

    • @5speed735i
      @5speed735i 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel sorry for that poor rear derailleur!

    • @bikedawg
      @bikedawg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@5speed735i I think the rule of thumb when being filmed or photographed on a bike is to ALWAYS be seen on the BIG CHAINRING. Otherwise, you'd look like a wimp.

  • @Zeben84
    @Zeben84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Compairing the weight between a Sworks Tarmac Sram Red to a Specialized Venge Sram Force :')

    • @k20z3allmotorFTW
      @k20z3allmotorFTW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The venge also had pedals lol the tarmac did not

  • @yuxuansun8271
    @yuxuansun8271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    6:10 how does the drivetrain feel when you ride fully crossed chained while putting down serious watts?

    • @ChrisRiekert99
      @ChrisRiekert99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It fine. that shot was from our practice run. I wanted to send that hill in the big ring... and it was a-okay.

  • @chemistry9942
    @chemistry9942 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just broke my bike (trek domane al2) in a crash soo looking at vids like these are all i have for the next few months

  • @mitchellsteindler
    @mitchellsteindler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't like the fork-headtube interface...looks old. But pretty amazing that you've got this opportunity. Congrats!

  • @Arfonfree
    @Arfonfree 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drat... I've been avoiding all the hype about the new Tarmac... now I want one. Just not enough to pay for it. But a gift would be graciously accepted...

  • @ComeListenyo
    @ComeListenyo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the new content, definitely something new and different from gopro footage

  • @nathantang9964
    @nathantang9964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    can you do a video on how you guys train? and maybe tell us your cycling story? how did you get so good?

  • @USA_Tyler
    @USA_Tyler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i just bought the Sl7 green prism color --Loved it ! have only done 4 rides and i can feel the speed as well as how quick it handles----had the venge vias so this one feels more scrappy....whats the weight of a 44 frame ?? is it 920 grms?

  • @furyl1_neverz91
    @furyl1_neverz91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Aw should've watch this instead of the release of specialized pff

  • @QuailFat
    @QuailFat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Time to take apart the headset and look for anything freaky deaky.

  • @mathis12racing55
    @mathis12racing55 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Video!! Love the channel.

  • @cpf55
    @cpf55 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job guys thanks!

  • @Texas_nc
    @Texas_nc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best paint job I’ve seen on a race bike.

  • @DanTuber
    @DanTuber 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    covered everything except the crazy high cost

    • @ReVoltaire
      @ReVoltaire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's a team bike...

    • @chris_noswe
      @chris_noswe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Flagship model(s) will flagship model. Good thing the SL6 isn't going anywhere!

    • @DanTuber
      @DanTuber 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chris_noswe until it's sold out and you can't get it.

    • @404nobrakes
      @404nobrakes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      DanTuber actually they’re keeping the SL6 under the $5000 (di2 alloy wheels) level

  • @aerojetrocketdyners-2538
    @aerojetrocketdyners-2538 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Edward Snowden reviews top of the line premium bike

  • @czmliu
    @czmliu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Agree on the vertical compliance. There some clever engineering there. Compared to the Roubaix, the SL7 is only slightly less comfortable.

  • @norcalchrismeister
    @norcalchrismeister 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vid. I plan on getting a Tarmac someday. Can't wait to ride one up to Mt. Hamilton.

  • @davidyoung-nb2pu
    @davidyoung-nb2pu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info guys thanks from the UK

  • @shaunb93291
    @shaunb93291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks more like the Venge than the old Tarmac....gorgeous machine

  • @gourami7
    @gourami7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    After seeing your great review I can see how aero this is. Lovely colour, similar to Oxford Green on my old BMW 540i.
    Price though is crazy and also the parts.
    So are there many 2020 Venge's around ?

    • @ChrisRiekert99
      @ChrisRiekert99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really pretty color in person!

  • @pabs3065
    @pabs3065 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Would love to see more like this.

  • @robertphillips3078
    @robertphillips3078 ปีที่แล้ว

    Same colour as mine . 54cm came in at 6.75 ride away . Awesome bike

  • @maximilianlassek5705
    @maximilianlassek5705 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That green glitter ✨😍

  • @randomuploadsbyT
    @randomuploadsbyT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a power that can give you!!

  • @yazidyusop
    @yazidyusop 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome... the channel is growing

  • @maxbelcher8610
    @maxbelcher8610 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Jeff, the bike looks awesome 👌🏼

  • @JROCKG23
    @JROCKG23 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well.........those are badass. Was never a fan of the newer venge but that new tarmac could be the answer !!

  • @finnmcguire2134
    @finnmcguire2134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RIP S-WORKS Tarmac. 2020-2022 😢

    • @NorCalCycling
      @NorCalCycling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      some good memories on that bike

  • @sky51778
    @sky51778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She’s a gorgeous bike with great specs. This is their answer to Trek’s new Emonda and I’d take either one. Both are getting rave reviews.

    • @LOGICAL-JAY
      @LOGICAL-JAY 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes indeed..I own both emonda SLR & SL7 s-works tarmac...both are quick, nimble, light, fast, slight aero, etc...I prefer my SL7 tarmac over my emonda SLR..I prefer the shimano 12 speed di2 drive train on my SL7 over the Sram red etap on my emonda..the SL7 is also stiffer and seems slightly faster like it's asking for more and more speed..lol

  • @lojicdotcom
    @lojicdotcom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does the crankset spin freely? I've seen some unflattering reports of misalignment.

  • @Turbo329
    @Turbo329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You weighed the Venge with the pedals and the SL7 without pedals. So probably closer in weight than you think.

  • @DCRUZ547
    @DCRUZ547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really like that "British Racing Green" color....

    • @DCRUZ547
      @DCRUZ547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I ordered one in this same color back in October. It finally came in 2 weeks ago. Going with ENVE wheels and aero bar and SRAM Axs. Conti 5000"s
      Can't wait for it to be ready!!!

  • @steppings5645
    @steppings5645 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Frame is a beauty but I couldn't afford to crash it in a race!

  • @ricardopatriarca4057
    @ricardopatriarca4057 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's Really nice to use for Sprint Training

  • @bikefax8177
    @bikefax8177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    They have the best Marketing. Still same Taiwan frames that cost $100 to make yet they charge $4000. Glad most riders are riding other smaller brands.

    • @DM-hw4cr
      @DM-hw4cr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. Specialized are great bikes but they try to penny pinch on the components.

  • @sknkwrksowner
    @sknkwrksowner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Awesome! Now if I can just sell my car, twelve pints of plasma, rent out my house on Air BnB, and maybe rob a check cashing place.... 😝😜💰💰💰

    • @ChrisRiekert99
      @ChrisRiekert99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣

    • @sknkwrksowner
      @sknkwrksowner 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChrisRiekert99 sent you a question via Jeff at the NorCal gmail about the "gold wheels".

    • @ayowser01
      @ayowser01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ...maybe then you'd have enough for a down payment

    • @ovathere93
      @ovathere93 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Annnnndddddd sell drugs.

  • @dmlawncare749
    @dmlawncare749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    sick bike!!!! hey Jeff what type of program are you using to edit your videos?

  • @GVR39
    @GVR39 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Easily avg 22 miles with this bike : sprints easily up to 50 : I love the front suspension for the west coast : it’s a very necessary bike for the culture

  • @songluo
    @songluo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    5:05, is that Moody rd in Los Altos?

  • @8rk
    @8rk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is better than specialized's launch video :P

    • @8rk
      @8rk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also, what a LONG WAY from the first crit videos huh? I'm so happy for you man. Love your videos and so happy you get recognized and get to do these things with such a huge brand.

    • @NorCalCycling
      @NorCalCycling  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Gurk!

    • @elijahkwon422
      @elijahkwon422 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just checked and it’s already got 400 more views than the launch video. And Specialized has 6 times more subs

    • @ChrisRiekert99
      @ChrisRiekert99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Gurk! We'll pass that along to them 🤣

  • @franciss2529
    @franciss2529 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Still though, my 2019 rim brake Trek Emonda SL6 is lighter even with alloy wheels and ultegra. So... Is this a Tarmac or another weirder Venge? The tarmac used to be a lightweight beauty, the Venge an aero weapon. Now both seem to be the same bike, so I don't really get it.
    Then again I wouldn't mind owning one... Good to see you reviewing the bike too.

  • @umutbirey101
    @umutbirey101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    it really amazes me that a bike is far more expensive than a very decent motorcycle.

    • @Stoffendous
      @Stoffendous 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Tells you enough about the bullshit from this industry. I want one regardless though, and I don't want a motorcycle.

    • @ruffrydazz2032
      @ruffrydazz2032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Let's put this in perspective. One of the nicest, most expensive race bikes in the world costs about as much as a ho-hum motorcycle. The equivalent performance level in a MotoGP bike would run you around a million dollars or more.

    • @404nobrakes
      @404nobrakes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      RUFF RYDAZZ I think this is the wrong way to think about this. The material/manufacturing cost of the bike is not even close to the material/manufacturing cost of the $12k motorcycle. RnD is also probably cheaper for the bike. The main difference is that there are fewer cycling enthusiasts (smaller quantity) and there are a LOT of wealthy cycling enthusiasts. People complain that these bikes are overpriced but bike shops have absolutely no problem selling them.

    • @ruffrydazz2032
      @ruffrydazz2032 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@404nobrakes What? No. That's just, extremely wrong.

    • @channul4887
      @channul4887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ruffrydazz2032 you're a dumdum, you know that?

  • @movem1
    @movem1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yup. Value your bike opinions 👍

  • @dominantroot
    @dominantroot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wooooooowe, that green is nice!!

  • @badhorse84
    @badhorse84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I quite like the evolution..from the video some time ago..where you were saying...you do not need newest shit, look what I am racing on...to ..."specialized gave us a latest Tarmac for review"

  • @Blacksunshine636
    @Blacksunshine636 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That paint is sick!

  • @songboek
    @songboek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i'm waiting for the long term review! When can we expect it?

  • @LordVilmore
    @LordVilmore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10:32 is that Supacaz bartape wrapped from the tops??

    • @ChrisRiekert99
      @ChrisRiekert99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When you want to wrap without taping, wrap top down.

  • @benelliott3168
    @benelliott3168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jeff, how you liking non ISM saddles since moving to Mike's?

    • @NorCalCycling
      @NorCalCycling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like both. ISM is probably better when crouched really low, but I had no reason to switch from the Specialized power saddle which came with the bike.

  • @83dsvhtubb
    @83dsvhtubb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should do a test between the SL7 and the Venge like the test you did with the the aero vs non-aero

  • @mohamedhassen5154
    @mohamedhassen5154 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you link to that bike washing video with the venge? I can’t find it in your videos.

  • @ridewithgae1467
    @ridewithgae1467 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful, great review

  • @Turbo329
    @Turbo329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review guys as usual. I wonder if Specialized licensed that wheel design from HED like Cannondale did for the SystemSix. The SystemSix was the first to do that with the rim being wider than the tire and it is clearly the fastest wheel design out right now. One has to wonder if the Aero bike category will become obsolete with this new wave of UCI limit GC bikes with aero profiles.

  • @eyang9001
    @eyang9001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great that you're getting this opportunity to review it, but where's the disclaimer on the nature of the partnership like you did on your Akaso camera video? Are you getting paid by Specialized for this? Did they have any input on the content prior to you releasing? Does Specialized get special treatment here?

  • @andrewtodd7422
    @andrewtodd7422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a cat1 sprinter did you go with the 48/35 front rings? Was that undergeared on the top end for you? Do you think the ride is “harsher” than the sl6?

  • @Rshorttt
    @Rshorttt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work! Thank youGuys!

  • @fredrik_eglese
    @fredrik_eglese 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Realy beautiful video as well being a lot of fun to listen to you guys talking about it. Definitely would like more videos like this! Amazing quality! All the best guys

  • @jlcool007
    @jlcool007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would not bomb that road as fast as you guys were. Tons of people race on that road. Be safe 🤙🏾

  • @erlendhansen5635
    @erlendhansen5635 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope you can make a video about styrkeprøven in the future.. Its a 540km annual race from Trondheim - Oslo. Would be interesting to see Mikes Bikes represented :)

  • @Swampster70
    @Swampster70 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When Sean Kelly was racking up an impressive number of top level wins on a flex-a-noodle Vitus 979, I wonder how concerned he was about the current trend for stiffness? I think spaghetti that's been cooked for 10 minutes too long has more stiffness than the 979.
    One question I do have - where was the review done? I'm in NorCal and looking to get back on the bike and those look like some interesting roads.

    • @ChrisRiekert99
      @ChrisRiekert99 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahaha. Tech has come a looooong way hasn't it!?

  • @johnlindsay7301
    @johnlindsay7301 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Specialized Tarmac (beautify bike by the way)actually looks like the 2019 Giant Defy. That Defy is always so far ahead of the curve. I had the 2010 Defy Alliance 1 (truly an amazing bike ahead of its time) and it looks so much like the new 2021 Trek Emonda. I’m not exaggerating. Give it a look. Giant knows what they are doing.