~* brianc - A trip down bt timah *~

Finally got to test out the Specialized Tarmac at the shop, and its just one word to describe how the whole thing feels: "Fantastic". In order to fit everything in my budget ceiling, I got to change all the dura ace components to a ultegra-full set up, and this move will take a mere 1000 bucks ++ alittle more off the retail price of $6,800, and rounding everything off to 5.2k. Hopefully I can still clinch a deal to include rear blinker, bottle cage and maybe a pair of gloves or another jersey..... y.h. was with me all along, and him with just a simple objective of getting a spd and a pair of clip-on shoes on that day, start twigging his eyes to the roadies~

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Kinda of my fault, hahaha he got his attention on another specialized retail at 2.1K with full 105. ok ok, why mine so expensive right? Well please let me explained lahzzzz its a full carbon delievery man...... All the way from the frame, fork, stem, headset and handle-bar = carbon fabricated and total weight is about <9kg.>

FRAME
Specialized FACT 6r carbon, triple monocoque construction, compact race geometry, Zertz seatstay inserts
FORK
Specialized FACT monocoque carbon fork, full carbon legs, crown and steerer, with Speed Zertz
HEADSET
Specialized Mindset Plus, 1 1/8" integrated threadless, sealed stainless steel cartridge bearings, carbon 20mm cone with two 5mm alloy spacers
STEM
Specialized Pro-Set lightweight stem, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4- position adjustable
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Pro lightweight handlebar, all aluminum, racing drop, 31.8 clamp
TAPE
Body Geometry Bar Phat, cork ribbon with 2.5mm gel padding
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano Ultegra
REAR BRAKE
Shimano Ultegra
BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, STI, flight deck compatible, with brake lever extensions
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Ultegra, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Ultegra, short cage
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, STI, flight deck compatible
CASSETTE
Shimano Ultegra, 12-25t
CHAIN
Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed
CRANKSET
Shimano Ultegra, double crankset, Hollowtech II 2-piece design
CHAINRINGS
53x39T
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano Ultegra, Hollowtech II
PEDALS
ultegra
RIMS
Mavic Ksyrium Equipe, welded aluminum double wall rim, machined sidewalls
FRONT HUB
Mavic Ksyrium Equipe, 18 hole, Mavic QR
REAR HUB
Mavic Ksyrium Equipe, 20 hole, Mavic QR
SPOKES
Stainless 14g aero
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23C, aramid bead, 120TPI
REAR TIRE
Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23C, aramid bead, 120TPI
TUBES
Specialized standard presta tube, 0.9mm thickness
SADDLE
Body Geometry Alias, carbon reinfoced base, microfiber cover
SEAT POST
Specialized Pavé FACT carbon seatpost with Zertz insert, 27.2mm
SEAT BINDER
Specialized, forged/CNC, double wedge

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Trust me guys and ladies, its truly a beauty and it make me turn off all bikes from Trek, Giant and Cervelo. Hmmm, well maybe high-end trek still appeals to me. I find the whole package very worth it as other brands with full-carbon will definately cost more than 8k.... But now of cos the purchase is on-hold but I believe and hoepfully by end of this year can GET IT!!!! HAHAHA

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