Hampton Cycles http://hamptoncycles.posterous.com Authorized Specialized dealer 353 Hampton St Hampton Vic Australia. www.hamptoncycles.com.au (03) 9521-8700 posterous.com Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:42:00 -0700 Limited Edition Tarmac SL4 S-Works Black - Pre Order yours now - Hurry! http://hamptoncycles.posterous.com/limited-edition-tarmac-sl4-s-works-black-pre http://hamptoncycles.posterous.com/limited-edition-tarmac-sl4-s-works-black-pre

As seen on Bikerumour

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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?

 

 

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Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:59:00 -0800 @zipp_USA 303 Firecrest Carbon Clinchers Beyond Black in store. Super Limited Availability. Who wants these? http://hamptoncycles.posterous.com/zippusa-303-firecrest-carbon-clinchers-beyond http://hamptoncycles.posterous.com/zippusa-303-firecrest-carbon-clinchers-beyond

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The Zipp 303 Carbon Clincher Firecrest Profile, Beyond Black Colourway.

Only 15 pairs in Australia at the moment, Better be quick if you want these Bad Boys!

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Buy them before Damo thinks they are his!

Taken from Zipp.com

In the past two years, the 303 has emerged as one of the most formidable wheels in the Pro Peloton, with wins in the Tour de France, Paris-Roubaix, the Tour of Flanders, and more. Its speed, light weight, and utter reliability have been proven in pro cycling's most demanding races.

In 2010, the 303 made history by becoming the first carbon wheelset to win cycling's Cobbled Classics on the brutal roads of both Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders. Its wider rim provided extra durability, and improved aerodynamics. That wider rim led to the development of our revolutionary Firecrest Platform, and now the revolution has come full circle.

The 303 has been completely redesigned with Firecrest shaping. The Carbon Clincher preserves the aerodynamic advantages of its tubular brother, while adding the convenience of a clincher tire. And at just 1498 grams, it's light enough to climb up the steepest gradients with ease.

All of the hallmark characteristics of the 303 have improved with the Firecrest Carbon Clincher. The Firecrest shaping optimizes the aerodynamic profile of both the front half and the back half of the wheel. In addition, Firecrest moves the center of pressure of the wheel backwards, giving the 45mm-deep rim the crosswind stability a box-section rim. At the same time, the 26.2mm-wide brake track allows the clincher tire to take on a wider, more stable shape without compromising rolling resistance. It's faster, simpler, and more stable. Or as technical director Josh Poertner puts it, Firecrest is “lightning in a bottle.”

The new wheels retain all the small details that make Zipp wheels what they are. Exposed spoke nipples sit in the aerodynamic shadow of the rims, keeping serviceability simple without compromising speed. And our signature ABLC™ rim dimples squeeze every last second of performance possible. To complete the package, Zipp has refined its venerable 88/188 hubset, reshaping the hub body, canting the non-drive side flange by 8 degrees and moving the bearing out by 7.5mm to increase overall stiffness and strength. The complete wheelsets come in two distinct colors. The stealthy Beyond Black versions feature black anodized hubs, black spokes, and black decals. The Falcon Grey wheelsets have a more classic look, with gray anodized hubs, silver spokes and white decals.

Total Weight 1498g
Tire Bead Inside to Inside 16.25mm
Brake Track Top 23.34mm
Brake Track Bottom 28mm
Recommended Tire Width 23-32mm
Max recommended rider weight 225lbs
Front Wheel
Weight 680g
Rim Used x45
Hub Used 88
Rim Depth 45mm
Aero Width 28.50mm
Spoke Count 18
Spoke Pattern Radial
Spoke Length 258mm
Max Tire Pressure 125psi
Track Adaptable Yes
Dimpled Surface Yes
Ceramic Bearing After-market
External Nipples Yes
Rear Wheel
Weight 818g
Rim Used x45
Hub Used 188
Rim Depth x45mm
Aero Width 28.5mm
Nominal Tire Bed Width 17.25mm
Spoke Count 24
Spoke Length Non-Drive 258mm
Spoke Pattern Non-Drive Cross
Spoke Pattern Drive Radial
Spoke Length Drive 246mm
Max Tire Pressure 125psi
Track Adaptable No
Dimpled Surface Yes
Ceramic Bearing After-market
External Nipples Yes

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Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:42:00 -0700 Is this the new Triathlete's Shiv? Kona release? #newshiv http://hamptoncycles.posterous.com/is-this-the-new-triathletes-shiv-kona-release-62942 http://hamptoncycles.posterous.com/is-this-the-new-triathletes-shiv-kona-release-62942

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Disclaimer: Seen on the interwebs so it must be true.

 

Looks to have integrated fluid reservoir in that monsterous frontal region. Looks fast at least!!!!

 

If they release this would you buy it?

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