Dirty Deeds Cyclocross is going off, Wish I was there on one of these!!!

2012 Specialized CruX Coming Soon to Hampton Cycles

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I really hope this clourway gets released in Australia! So Loud, yet sooooo Want!!!!

CruX E5 OSBB Frameset

The CruX is a cross beast, with race-optimized geometry, OSBB, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, and an outstanding stiffness-to-weight ratio. Build it up with the spec of your choice.

  • Cross racing-specific E5 alloy frame with tapered head tube, integrated headset, and OSBB is ultra-tough; shaped top tube provides easy shouldering
  • FACT carbon fork with tapered steerer provides best balance of strength, stiffness, and compliance for rough terrain
  • 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" tapered headset with Co-Mo bearings promises lighter weight and low maintenance.
FRAME Specialized E5 aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld, semi-compact race design, shaped TT, integrated headset, 1-1/2" lower bearing, internal cable routing, OSBB

FORK Specialized FACT carbon legs, alloy steerer, 1-1/2" lower bearing

HEADSET 1-1/8" upper and 1-1/2" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated, w/ headset, 8mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

BOTTOM BRACKET OS integrated, sealed bearings

SEATPOST Specialized Sport, alloy, 27.2mm

SEAT BINDER Forged alloy, 31.8mm, brake stop

NOTES Chainstay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual

 

 

Just reading everyones thoughts and Banter on Twitter & Facebook about todays Dirty Deeds Cyclocross  Should have made the effort to take the kids with me to stand around in the cold and watch the Boys & Girls (Congrats @aimzbradley) get rad and dirty .

youtube vid "borrowed" from channelbecd's youtube, get in touch with me if you want it removed?

Not sure how I would go at it but it looks like a heap of fun at the detriment to a fair bit of pain see link to @LSD_SNR taking a little nap or recovery here

Even spray painting the grass for encouragement

Maybe next round.

The Tour De France baggy eyes are keeping me pretty heavily grounded anyway just like this known local character

 

 

 

2012 Specialized Dealer Launch

Whilst Damo is over in sunny Monterey, California just near the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course. Testing out the latest and Greatest from the Big "S", I have been doing my net searching to see if I could find some pics of what he was talking about. Sometimes the iPhone just doesnt cut it for quality imagery.

The US Specialized site has a few bikes that will be avilable early release over there. Some are the same as this years models, others have had a bit of a change.

Here are a couple of highlight bikes for me and the changes from 2011.

 

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The all new Girls Myka, Womens specific geometry and instantly distinguishable from the HardRock.

 

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The Crux Expert, Hope this bad boy makes its way over here. Perfect for the Dirty Deeds Cyclocross series if you want to look and be a little more serious than slapping some knobbies and some V Brakes on your old roadie.

 

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The New Carve Pro 29 is a competition-inspired aluminum hardtail 29er with an 80mm-travel RockShox Recon Gold 29 SL fork, Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes, and Shimano SLX shift levers.

 

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S-Works Shiv TT Module - We already have these instore


Stiff, light, and incredibly aerodynamic, the Shiv TT has won World Championships in both Time Trial and Ironman Triathlon: It's the perfect choice for any race against that clock, and is completely UCI- and triathlon-legal.

 

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And what Beach Rd loving weekend warrior, cafe racer or crit legend wouldn't have their eye on the "free speed" machine.

Everyone has seen the S-Works Venge rolling around, in store or on the web, what most haven't seen is the Venge Pro, which will be a slightly heavier, cheaper lower specced version of the S-Works version just like their Tarmac & Roubaix Pro bikes.

Here is a link to Canadian Cycling Magazines quick overview of the Pro version

 

Will update with some more 2012 info when it comes to hand

Up to 25% off bikes renovation Sale going strong! S-Works Tarmac & Roubaix Frames just $3200

Many sizes and colours in stock, 52, 54, 56, 58 cm. Project Black, Project Yellow, HTC, Satin Carbon/White, White/Blue, White/Red Most OSBB (BB30) some threaded BB. Were $3999, now $3200. Call or email for availability. 9521 8700 info@hamptoncycles.com.au

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