Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2 Dura-Ace

Price Paid:  $0.00

Favorite Ride:
Donut Ride

Bike Setup:
Stock plus Dura Ace C50 wheels

Summary:
2009 Tarmac SL2 Saxo Bank

Wow - just one ride in and Im in awe of this bike. Im coming from an 8r frame Tarmac with Ultegra on it, which is a great bike too and has the same geometry (so I knew how it would handle), but Im shocked at how well this SL2 goes. It just goes and goes and goes. I found that I was hanging with the guys who normally start to pull on me on the bumps and the gap was just a bit easier to close.

I sold the Zipp 404s that came on the bike before riding them and stuck with my Dura Ace C50 tubulars.

TIP: I like a tighter fit so Ive stuck with the same 52cm I had on the previous bike. Im 5'9 with 31 inch inseam. Works well for me even though every bike shop (except the one smart one) steered me to a 54. The tarmacs are longer than they are high, and it works for me.

Strengths:
Stiff stiff stiff and light light light. The 7900 Dura Ace stuff is amazing.

Weaknesses:
It isnt cheap! No weaknesses found yet, but only one ride.

Similar Products Used:
8r Tarmac with Ultegra

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Price Paid:  $0.00 at LBS

Bike Setup:
2009 Tarmac SL2
DA 7800 components throughout
Taupe Seat

Summary:
Bike is as good as it gets. Makes me train harder because I do not feel worthy of ridding such a fast machine. Really does ad +2mph to your average speed with less effort

Strengths:
Bike is extremely fast and nimble.
Corners like a rail and not so stiff to be uncomfortable. Ride for hours with a smile on my face

Weaknesses:
none yet

Similar Products Used:
Colnago C50-DA components