Change It Up Wednesday - BIKE INDUSTRY NEWS

Welcome back to our mish mash blog post known as Wednesday!  Just want you to know that I received my Specialized Rime MTB shoe, installed my egg beater cleats on them, and will be riding them as often as possible in the near future to give you a review of them.  One highlight I already love about them is the dial in adjuster that is easily maneuvered while in motion and can make the shoe tighter or loser to keep you comfortable.  That is a great feature.  I cannot wait for the trails to open up so I can give them a shot at Sprague Brook!  Keep your eye out for upcoming review of the shoe!




Fizik is updating some of their saddles - let's see what the news has to say about their changes:

Fizik has just added padded versions of their three braided carbon rail saddles. The new Versus Braided takes the super lightweight construction of the Arione, Antares and Aliante and adds a decent amount of padding with a relieved center channel for proper blood flow.
Here’s the quick breakdown from Fizik:
Arione Versus Braided (209g) – The flat and narrow Arione shape meets an ergonomic channel spanning the length of the saddle. It is available in two colour options both black and white/gloss red.
Antares Versus Braided (179g) – The flat and wide Antares meets an ergonomic channel spanning the length of the saddle. It is available in two colour options both black and white/gloss red.
Aliante Versus Braided (219g) – The waved and wide Aliante comes meets an ergonomic channel spanning the length of the saddle. It will be available in two colour options both black and white/gloss red.



Could SRAM be coming out with a 22 speed?  The rumor is out there and this VIDEO helps substantiate it but it did come out April 1st so maybe it is a big April Fools Day joke???



This is Tom Boonen's Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4 RVV and you can click on the link to read the review of his bike.

Full Specifications

Complete bike specifications

Frame: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4, size '60 Pro'
Fork: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4
Headset: Specialized S-Works by Cane Creek, 1 1/8-to-1 3/8" tapered
Stem: Zipp Service Course SL, 140mm x -6°
Handlebars: Zipp Service Course CSL, 42cm (outside-to-outside)
Tape/grips: Specialized S-Wrap Roubaix
Front brake: SRAM Red 2012 w/ Zipp Tangente Platinum Pro carbon-specific pads
Rear brake: SRAM Red 2012 w/ Zipp Tangente Platinum Pro carbon-specific pads
Brake levers: SRAM Red 2012 DoubleTap
Front derailleur: SRAM Red 2012
Rear derailleur: SRAM Red 2012
Shift levers: SRAM Red 2012 DoubleTap
Cassette: SRAM PC-1070, 11-26T
Chain: SRAM PC-1091
Crankset: Specialized S-Works Carbon, 177.5mm, w/ SRAM Red 2012 chainrings, 53/39T
Bottom bracket: Specialized OSBB by CeramicSpeed
Pedals: Look KéO Blade
Wheelset: Zipp 303 Firecrest tubular
Front tire: FMB Paris-Roubaix tubular, 25mm
Rear tire: FMB Paris-Roubaix tubular, 25mm
Saddle: Specialized S-Works Chicane, 155mm
Seat post: Zipp SLSpeed, 20mm setback
Bottle cages: Tacx Tao (2)
Computer: Garmin Edge

Critical measurements

Rider's height: 1.92m (6' 4")
Rider's weight: 82kg (181lb)
Saddle height, from BB (c-t): 813mm
Saddle setback: 100mm
Seat tube length, c-t: 580mm
Seat tube length, c-c: 535mm
Tip of saddle nose to C of bars (next to stem): 650mm
Saddle-to-bar drop (vertical): 125mm
Head tube length: 175mm
Top tube length: 595mm
Total bicycle weight: 7.29kg (16.07lb)

First Ride Review: Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29

Price: US$4,300Available sizes: small, medium (tested), large, extra-large
Weight: 12.02kg (26.50lb) complete, without pedals; 11.89kg (26.21lb) when set up tubeless; 2.63kg (5.80lb) bare frame with shock, rear derailleur hanger, seatpost collar, bottom bracket adapter sleeve
Pros: Brilliant Brain auto-lockout, stiff carbon front triangle, reasonable weight, excellent manners in rocky terrain, highly thought-out spec, feels faster than you'd expect
Cons: Vague SRAM X7 shifters, somewhat fragile tire casings, wish it were lighter for the price
Cyclingnews verdict: 4 stars
More information: http://www.specialized.com

Full specifications

Frame: Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29, FACT 9m carbon fiber front triangle, M5 aluminum chain stays and seat stays, 100mm travel
Available sizes: S, M (tested), L, XL
Rear shock: Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain with inertia valve and Brain Fade adjust
Fork: RockShox Reba RLT 29, tapered alloy steerer, 100mm travel, standard dropouts
Headset: FSA Orbit tapered
Stem: Specialized XC
Handlebars: Specialized XC Flat, 680mm
Tape/grips: Specialized lock-on, size-specific
Front brake: Avid Elixir R SL w/ alloy-backed pads, 160mm or 185mm rotor depending on size
Rear brake: Avid Elixir R SL w/ alloy-backed pads, 160mm rotor
Brake levers: Avid Elixir R SL w/ tool-free reach adjust
Front derailleur: SRAM X7
Rear derailleur: SRAM X9
Shift levers: SRAM X7
Cassette: Shimano HG-81, 11-36
Chain: KMC X10
Crankset: SRAM S-1250, 38/24T
Bottom bracket: SRAM GXP with PressFit-86 adapter
Pedals: Resin test ride pedals
Rims: DT Swiss X450SL
Front hub: Specialized Hi Lo disc, 32h w/ oversized end caps and RWS thru-bolt
Rear hub: Specialized Hi Lo 142+ Disc
Spokes: DT Swiss Champion 15g
Front tire: Specialized S-Works The Captain, 29x2.0"
Rear tire: Specialized S-Works Renegade, 29x1.95"
Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Comp
Seat post: Specialized 2014 alloy

And to wrap up the day a video from the Spring Classic - Milan San Remo Road Race in some inclement weather.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWL54Abw1Go&feature=player_embedded

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