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2014 Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4

Frame:
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4 49cm

Fork/Headset:
Stock

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Quarq Elsa 170mm/SRAM PF30

Pedals:
Mavic Race Ti

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Campagnolo Chorus 11/Shimano CS-6800 11-25t/Cannondale MKV 53/39/KMC X11SL

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Campagnolo Chorus 11 RD/Shimano Dura Ace 9000 FD/Campagnolo Chorus 11

Handlebars/Stem:
Pro Vibe 7S 38cm Compact/Pro Vibe 7S 120mm -10

Saddle/Seatpost:
S-Works Toupe 143mm White/3T Dorico LTD 27.2mm Stealthed

Brakes:
Campagnolo Athena 11 Skeleton

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
BHS C22w/Sapim Laser/Chris King R45/Veloflex Master 25mm/Vredestein Latex/Orange Seal

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
BHS C22w/Sapim Laser/Chris King R45/Veloflex Master 25mm/Vredestein Latex/Orange Seal

Accessories:
Fizik Microtex White/King Stainless Cages/Shimano Skewers/Alligator I-Links Black

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Round One
  2. Round Two

Current Stage Info:

I got sick of crappy carbon rim braking, so new wheels. And my old wheels were laced to a Powertap so I had to switch over to crank based.

Added by dudemanppl. Last updated almost 8 years ago.

As of about 9 years ago, dudemanppl has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

37 Comments

yakov_rothko

yakov_rothko says:

New pics look good. Like the cages!

Posted about 9 years ago

dudemanppl

dudemanppl says:

Too bad I took the photos after 500 miles of not washing it...

Posted about 9 years ago

ghostridethewhip

ghostridethewhip says:

+1

Posted almost 8 years ago

jdawg4334

jdawg4334 says:

Hmmm... This bike is perfect. Noticeable readings difference between the Quarq and Powertap?

Posted over 9 years ago

dudemanppl

dudemanppl says:

At 200w it's about a 10w difference with the Quarq reading 5% higher. But all time highest power was recorded with te PowerTap, which is higher by about 50, although that might be just training haha.

Posted over 9 years ago

jdawg4334

jdawg4334 says:

Cranks look great! Just be careful! Apparently, raw carbon can deteriorate from UV rays over time.

Posted over 9 years ago

dudemanppl

dudemanppl says:

Switched the cranks out, but I didn't see any deterioration in the few miles I did.

Posted over 9 years ago

jdawg4334

jdawg4334 says:

Yea, I'm guessing it would take hundred of hours direct contact.

Posted over 9 years ago

ZachUA

ZachUA says:

What is the color called? Easily one of my favorite bikes on here!

Posted over 9 years ago

dudemanppl

dudemanppl says:

Not sure to be honest... It's umm... blue...

Posted over 9 years ago

ZachUA

ZachUA says:

Well dang! You had it painted locally?

Posted over 9 years ago

dudemanppl

dudemanppl says:

Actually it's China carbon... I had it all done before it was shipped to me.

Posted over 9 years ago

ZachUA

ZachUA says:

Oh cool! Can you tell me where so I can ask for the color code?

Posted over 9 years ago

dudemanppl

dudemanppl says:

Honestly no clue. LOL. I actually asked for another blue but got this. I was pissed then it grew on me.

Posted over 9 years ago

CUMBOT

CUMBOT says:

... eight days later i'm back just to say that the blue is still awesome...

Posted over 9 years ago

dudemanppl

dudemanppl says:

Thank you CUMBOT.

Posted over 9 years ago

ghostridethewhip

ghostridethewhip says:

+1

Posted almost 8 years ago

AlvinGC

AlvinGC says:

How'd you do that to the cranks?

Posted over 9 years ago

dudemanppl

dudemanppl says:

Sandpaper LOL.

Posted over 9 years ago

AlvinGC

AlvinGC says:

Weren't you scared to mess up the clear coat?

Posted over 9 years ago

dudemanppl

dudemanppl says:

Not really... There is no clearcoat anymore.

Posted over 9 years ago

AlvinGC

AlvinGC says:

So you sanded off the little grey boxes, the gloss black, and the red?

Posted over 9 years ago

dudemanppl

dudemanppl says:

Just sanded everything off. It's bare carbon.

Posted over 9 years ago

Trujillogoes200mph

Trujillogoes200mph says:

The color is insanely blue and it's insanely awesome!

Posted over 9 years ago

CUMBOT

CUMBOT says:

... true, that blue is awesome...

Posted over 9 years ago

Zeb_pepperoni

Zeb_pepperoni says:

frankenbuild!

Posted almost 10 years ago

Zeb_pepperoni

Zeb_pepperoni says:

But wait, you miss matched cassette and shifter... does it shift right? the spacing on campy and shimano 11 is different isn't it?

Posted over 9 years ago

dudemanppl

dudemanppl says:

Fortunately all 11 speed is exactly the same spacing.

Posted over 9 years ago

Zeb_pepperoni

Zeb_pepperoni says:

Also, just a tip, you should route the rear brake housing behind your front, so that when you turn the housings don't tug on each other

Posted over 9 years ago

Zeb_pepperoni

Zeb_pepperoni says:

NICE! i just read up on it, didn't know the spacing worked so well! makes wheel swaps better!

Posted over 9 years ago

dudemanppl

dudemanppl says:

I wish I could. The 100mm headtube + slammed -17 120mm stem + Yokozuna Reaction (stiff as hell) means this is basically the only setup I can run. But there doesn't seem to be any issues so that's nice.

Posted over 9 years ago

Zeb_pepperoni

Zeb_pepperoni says:

ahhhhh i see. the yokozuna looks nice though, so thats a plus. sweet bike. i love frankenbuilds

Posted over 9 years ago

Blokk

Blokk says:

campy and shimano?...please

Posted almost 10 years ago

dudemanppl

dudemanppl says:

Haha, just FD and cassette.

Posted almost 10 years ago

Blokk

Blokk says:

but it turns out so nicely! whats the weight on this babe?

Posted over 9 years ago

Blokk

Blokk says:

how do you manage to stealth your components, or did you buy them this way

Posted over 9 years ago

dudemanppl

dudemanppl says:

Stem and bar I used acetone. The post and cranks I sanded. It's under 14 on my hanging scale but I don't know how since the build list put together is a little over 14.

Posted over 9 years ago