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.
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. 🙂
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 ;)
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
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 !
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.
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...
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!
@@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.
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!!!
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 ?
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.
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 :)
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?
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"
So, its basically another Specialized Promo video ... . No issues, no downsides. - Perfect. One for the fan boys (Even at its completely over inflated price).
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.
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
AFAIK, the Venge emphasized aero at the expense of weight & handling (had old Tarmac for that) - Not sure how two Venge riders could really be expected to find fault with the _new_ Tarmac...
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.
Thank you!
the bike looks top notch . also you should do a sprint training video like how do you get so good at sprinting.
Ride hard until you taste metal
I have a couple sprint videos on my channel. I also have some workout videos to help with sprinting.
you get good at sprinting by sprinting
Tommy Smith while true, doing specific workouts will help as well.
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. 🙂
You guys are perfect presenters! So far from the bought reviews at GCN. Honest, punchy and with great riding skills. It makes you trustworthy.
Monster watts up that hill. Far out!!
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!
Thank you Jason!
Thanks Jason. Much appreciated!
Why does everyone like Jason Grefrath’s comment? Who is Jason Grefrath?
So right on ! " Pure " !
Agreed, prefer this to reading specs which I can read myself.
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.
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.
This is what I like about NorCal Cycling when they present
some of this footage is absolutely insane, congrats
Thanks!!! Jeff and I are trying to shoot and ride... it can be tough. Glad you like it!
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!
Send it to a "random" subscriber ;)
how about a random subscriber from Poland? ;)
Giveaway to people with a name begging with L...O....U...
How about random subscribers commented here
I heard the 4th comment here gets the bike ;)
Let's do the Oprah version like: You get a Tarmac, you get a Tarmac, you get a Tarmac, EVERYONE GETS A TARMAC
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!
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!
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
Still all chinamade.
The new Felt FR Disc and AR disc are pretty slick looking, fast and well made bikes too
That green paint is unreal
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.
It's called brainwashing
Love my tarmac sl6 2015. Time soon for an upgrade. Thanks for show this awesome new bike.
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
5:55 "It goes uphill crazy, it's super fast up hill" Looks at speedo - 6mph ;)
I can only stay with chris on ~14% @700+ watts for so long.
Now look at the watts
@@s1mpleniko488 yea!!! look at those WATTS! 💪🏻
@@ChrisRiekert99 damnnnn my idol and jeff
He was actually at 12 though
So refreshing to see pretty presenter. And excellently presented it was!
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 ;)
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
Shop just sold one of these, they look sweet. Was really tempted to give it a ride before sending it off
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 !
Good you mention seperate bar/stem advantages. Gday from down under Oz 🚲👍
I really enjoyed this. The footage and road you were riding were fantastic.
I just bought full carbon bike on ultegra for 1/12 of the price. That what I think about spec and all new bikes.
What was the bike?
@@LittleBU96 he's still trying to recall it from his dreams
stoked you guys got to do this. great vid. hope you get more opportunities like this.
Great idea to review the bike while racing it. Provides a different perspective that usual.
I respect your channel and opinion a lot...so please review more bikes like this!
Love the new content, definitely something new and different from gopro footage
Bike looks great, I really wish they’d pull that specialized logo off the fork legs.
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.
wow amazing.. I would like to have a bike like this at some point in time..
Well done Jeff and Chris!
great and honest feedback. That's what we all want to hear... Thanks!
can you do a video on how you guys train? and maybe tell us your cycling story? how did you get so good?
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
That's a good review. Great camera work too!
Thanks for watching!
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...
Managed to just get one before they fully sold out everywhere in the UK!
Where are people getting the money with a major recession coming :/
@@Murphy252000 Dead grandparents
@@shmee. ain't it, im on half decent wage as a nurse, but not ten grand bike money lol
Congratulations, dumbest purchase in cycling to date.
Unbias I’m so sorry I’ll return it immediately you’ve shown me the error of my ways
Best paint job I’ve seen on a race bike.
I don't like the fork-headtube interface...looks old. But pretty amazing that you've got this opportunity. Congrats!
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.)
I was wondering too. Looks like Mt Tam or Old La Honda.
Time to take apart the headset and look for anything freaky deaky.
Compairing the weight between a Sworks Tarmac Sram Red to a Specialized Venge Sram Force :')
The venge also had pedals lol the tarmac did not
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!
sl7 still a squishy gravel bike
6:05 *YIKES* Cross chaining!
I feel sorry for that poor rear derailleur!
@@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.
Great video Jeff, the bike looks awesome 👌🏼
Love the Video!! Love the channel.
Nice vid. I plan on getting a Tarmac someday. Can't wait to ride one up to Mt. Hamilton.
That green glitter ✨😍
Really like that "British Racing Green" color....
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!!!
Well.........those are badass. Was never a fan of the newer venge but that new tarmac could be the answer !!
Looks more like the Venge than the old Tarmac....gorgeous machine
Agree on the vertical compliance. There some clever engineering there. Compared to the Roubaix, the SL7 is only slightly less comfortable.
Edward Snowden reviews top of the line premium bike
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 ?
Really pretty color in person!
Frame is a beauty but I couldn't afford to crash it in a race!
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.
Yes. Specialized are great bikes but they try to penny pinch on the components.
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.
hahaha. Tech has come a looooong way hasn't it!?
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 :)
Awesome... the channel is growing
i'm waiting for the long term review! When can we expect it?
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?
Great video. Would love to see more like this.
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"
So, its basically another Specialized Promo video ... . No issues, no downsides. - Perfect. One for the fan boys (Even at its completely over inflated price).
I would not bomb that road as fast as you guys were. Tons of people race on that road. Be safe 🤙🏾
Aw should've watch this instead of the release of specialized pff
the new king
This is better than specialized's launch video :P
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.
Thanks Gurk!
Just checked and it’s already got 400 more views than the launch video. And Specialized has 6 times more subs
Thanks Gurk! We'll pass that along to them 🤣
6:10 how does the drivetrain feel when you ride fully crossed chained while putting down serious watts?
It fine. that shot was from our practice run. I wanted to send that hill in the big ring... and it was a-okay.
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.
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
Wooooooowe, that green is nice!!
Chris, show up at TNR today. I want to see it :-)
What a power that can give you!!
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
That paint is sick!
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?
Great info guys thanks from the UK
You should do a test between the SL7 and the Venge like the test you did with the the aero vs non-aero
RIP S-WORKS Tarmac. 2020-2022 😢
some good memories on that bike
Filmed LOL. Bike looks great. I want one.
sick bike!!!! hey Jeff what type of program are you using to edit your videos?
premiere pro mostly
Great job guys thanks!
That green flake paintjob might have just decided my next bike purchase...
it really amazes me that a bike is far more expensive than a very decent motorcycle.
Tells you enough about the bullshit from this industry. I want one regardless though, and I don't want a motorcycle.
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.
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.
@@404nobrakes What? No. That's just, extremely wrong.
@@ruffrydazz2032 you're a dumdum, you know that?
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.
Here for the bike. Staying for the Flippac.
Ahahaha. Truck is filthy.
covered everything except the crazy high cost
It's a team bike...
Flagship model(s) will flagship model. Good thing the SL6 isn't going anywhere!
@@chris_noswe until it's sold out and you can't get it.
DanTuber actually they’re keeping the SL6 under the $5000 (di2 alloy wheels) level
5:05, is that Moody rd in Los Altos?
bingo.
Same colour as mine . 54cm came in at 6.75 ride away . Awesome bike
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.
It's Really nice to use for Sprint Training
Yup. Value your bike opinions 👍
You weighed the Venge with the pedals and the SL7 without pedals. So probably closer in weight than you think.
AFAIK, the Venge emphasized aero at the expense of weight & handling (had old Tarmac for that) - Not sure how two Venge riders could really be expected to find fault with the _new_ Tarmac...
10:32 is that Supacaz bartape wrapped from the tops??
When you want to wrap without taping, wrap top down.
Where are those downhill shots at?? I live in the bay and am looking for the best routes, looks great!
on hwy9 and parts of skyline
Nice video! Hoping for more