2013 Specialized Epic 29 Mountain Bikes Leaked
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Colours & Specifications may not be correct.
Colours & Specifications may not be correct.
From Mountain to Road by Jo Riley
Jo's new Specialized S-Works Roubaix
As I sat on it on the windtrainer in the middle of the shop, we were drawing a lot of admiring glances. I liked to think they were all for me but alas no, the bike was getting all the attention. And quite rightly so. Fitted out in Sram Force, Roval Fusee SL25 wheels and other carbony goodness, it’s very pretty. And finished in matt black it matches my Specialized Fate 29er perfectly (this is very important!).
Now, I’m sure there are flashier, faster and sexier bikes out there but for me, this is perfect. Ideal for long training rides, a dabble at crits and maybe (only maybe) a road race or two.
Anyway, finally a dry, work free day arrived and it was time to go for a ride.
I haven’t been to the Yarra Boulvard for a couple of years and was pleased to find it had been resurfaced and was lovely and smooth. No wait, what’s that?? It’s not been resurfaced? What can it be then? My bike?? Really?
Today was a revelation for me. I never would have believed a road bike could be so smooth and comfortable. The ride was like silk and so confidence inspiring. No hovering over the saddle when anticipating a bump, less caution descending at speed – it was pretty darned amazing.
Cornering was precise, no drifting out into the middle of the road (or maybe that’s just my dodgy bike handling) and it felt stable and secure and accelerated quickly out of corners, up hills and flew down the other side.
And the brakes! I never knew road brakes could actually stop you in less then 50 metres! I felt so happy and confident on this bike that I couldn’t stop riding it and did another lap, just for fun. Now THAT is just weird.
Any negatives? My legs are cactus from some long hilly MTB rides recently and I got overtaken by a bloke on a singlespeed with flat handlebars. Otherwise, I’m loving the ride.
Thanks Jo for taking the time to write this review. Looking forward to hearing more about your Road & Mountain Bike Racing.
The 2012 Specialized Quarq Power Meter features Power Balance™, OmniCal™, light weight and improved clearance, and compatibility with a wide range of chainrings. The entirely new design, using aluminum-armored, integrated electronics, lifts accuracy to +/- 1.5%. Ease-of-use takes center stage with the prominent ANT+ ID, LED indicator and Quarq’s tool-less, user replaceable battery.
The Specialized Quarq power meter is compatible with Specialized's S-Works crankset and replaces the factory spider. It is available in full size (130BCD) and compact (110BCD) bolt circle diameters - as a spider only or equipped with SRAM Black RED chainrings.
Quarq offers a spider removal and installation tool so the power meter can be installed at your your local bike shop. The alternative is to ship the cranks to the Quarq factory for installation, which is a free charge, plus shipping.
Power Balance™: Displays the ratio of power generated in the right drive stroke (first half) versus the left drive stroke (second half). Lets you work on an equal pedal stroke over 360 degrees of rotation.
OmniCal™: Power measurement is independent from chainring selection. Switch from road to TT chainrings without impacting accuracy. No recalibration necessary.
The Specialized Quarq Power Meter is the choice of the of the Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team and champion triathletes Nikki Butterfield, Rasmus Henning, Ben Hoffman and Jordan Rapp.
$2095 - with SRAM Black RED chainrings
Available June 15 (130BCD) and July 1 (110BCD).
| Material | CNC machined AL spider |
| Chainrings | SRAM Black RED (optional) |
| Battery | CR2032 - over 300 hours of riding time |
| Arm Lengths | N/A |
| Bolt Circle Diameter | 130BCD, 110BCD |
| Ratios | 53/39, 50/34 (optional SRAM Black RED) |
| Q-Factor | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | N/A |
| Weight | 138g (spider only) |
| Head Unit | ANT+™ compatible head units including Garmin Edge® 800, Garmin Edge® 500 and Garmin Forerunner® 310XT (available separately) |
| Analysis Software | Training Peaks WKO+®, Training Peaks®, Golden Cheetah, Strava® (available separately) |
| Compatibility | Specialized S-Works crankset Compatible chainrings include:
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You are already familiar with the S-Works Tarmac SL4. You have spent countless hours looking at the beautiful lines of the frame and the perfect geometry. Have you ever considered what it would look like in all black?
Specialized has built up a limited run of 300 complete bikes with a very custom feel in all black for just that reason. This exclusive bike has minimal graphics which are gloss black over a matte black frame. In fact, it only has a Specialized “S” on the headtube and S-Works on the downtube. The graphics have been removed from the Zipp 404 tubular wheels and the stem and seat post are free of logos as well. This sort of subdued styling looks extremely sophisticated and fast. The components are the latest from SRAM. The new SRAM Red group is in full effect, straight down to the crankset, which is a noticeable difference from other S-Works models in the line-up. Having the complete group ensures that everything works flawlessly together and once again adding to the custom feel of this particular bike. The beauty is in the simplicity. This bike is built around performance as paramount and understated black aesthetics to create the “sleeper” attribute. There are no flashy graphics to make this bike seem fast, only amazing technology that truly is fast.| Specification | Description |
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| Frame | Specialized S-Works SL4 FACT 11r-carbon |
| Fork | Specialized S-Works FACT-carbon |
| Headset | 1-1/8" upper and 1-3/8" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, w/ 8mm carbon cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers |
| Rims/Wheels | Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Tubular |
| Tires | Specialized S-Works Turbo Tubular, 700 x 23c |
| Crankset | New SRAM Red |
| Chainwheel | 53/39 |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM ceramic press in BB30 bearings |
| Chain | KMC X10 DLC Superlight |
| Front Derailleur | New SRAM Red |
| Rear Derailleur | New SRAM Red |
| Rear Cogs | New SRAM Red, 10-speed: 11-25 |
| Shifters | New SRAM Red |
| Handlebars | Specialized S-Works Tarmac carbon, Short Drop |
| Tape/Grips | Specialized Pro D2 |
| Stem | New Specialized S-Works ProSet |
| Brake Levers | New SRAM Red |
| Brakes | New SRAM Red |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Toupe Pro w/carbon rails |
| Seat Post | Specialized S-Works SL FACT-carbon, 27.2mm |
| Seat Binder | Forged alloy, Ti bolt and nut, 32.6mm |
* Subject to change without notice.
As seen on Bikerumour
Coming soon is a limited edition blacked out 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL4 with new SRAM Red and Zipp wheels. Nothing new about the frame, but it looks good. Only 300 are on offer. Consider this your heads up to get an order in now.
The frame is done with minimal graphics in black on a matte black frame. The Zipp stem bar and wheels have had the logos removed, which pairs well with the dark gray rings on the new SRAM Red.
Looks pretty clean, what do you think?
Pics sourced from here.
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/sports/news/120421/oth12042123210025-n1.htm
Looks like near production version of Shimano's new Dura Ace 11 speed mechanical groupset has shown itself at the Japan Pro Tour.
Dura Ace Crankset.Asymetric crank arm alignment probably designed to save weight and add strength to the areas of the crank needing support.
Dura Ace BrakeLooks to still be Dual Pivot, Hollow Forged, reasonable width clearance but s very close on this speific bike to height clearance.
Rear Derailleur.Clean cable routing, longer cage? Possibly Carbon?
11 speed CassetteDefinitely 11 there, spacing appears generous, current chain may be compatable. Cassette block does look wider though.
Dura Ace ShifterAnatomic lever design, not to sure if I like the 2 tone hood colours though.
What do you think?
In designing the Turbo we created an entirely new category of eBike: a speed-focused, high-tech urban bike that looks and performs like a fast bike should... and it just happens to have a motor!
With a top speed of 45kph, the Turbo is unquestionably fast. It's even fast standing still: the battery recharges in just 2 hours.Every aspect of the design exudes speed, efficiency and style: clean, sweeping frame lines, a hidden battery, internal cable routing and fast, grippy tires.On the road, or standing still, it's all about speed. It's you, only faster.Infra Red with Clear-Black Iridium Transition Lens will be on my list.
Strava is a free to join website that allows you to compete with yourselves, friends and others on your regular ride or climbs.
Hampton Cycles has a Strava club here Feel free to join and share your rides.
Gear up for some serious climbing to celebrate (and suffer) the Spring Classics.
Riders, do you think you can climb the cumulative elevation of five Spring Classics in 45 days? Do you think you can do it not just once, not twice, but three times? Now is your time to find out. Specialized and Strava challenge you to climb a grand total of 105,312 feet from March 15 to April 30.
The Classic courses may be better known for their distances or questionable pavement, but here are the cold, hard, climbing facts:
• Milan-San Remo - 6,260 feet
• Tour of Flanders - 5,709 feet
• Paris-Roubaix - 3,259 feet
• Liège-Bastogne-Liège - 10,883 feet
• Amstel Gold - 8,993 feet
Do you have what it takes? If so, a custom Specialized and Strava commemorative water bottle and surprise finisher gift is yours if you can climb this set of Spring Classics three times, not to mention the gargantuan bragging rights you'll earn. This challenge is going to take some serious guts, but you'll get some serious glory. Good luck to all!