Specialized Future Shock 3.3 Upgrade

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[@davidbell3371]

Great video! The bike looks so sweet with those wheels and stem. Comfort and style.. priceless!

[@bicyclestation]

Yea I love the zipp finishing kit stuff. It looks good on every bike

[@alfredosierra2089]

Hello, I have an s works diverge, I will do the same update, do you recommend installing preload washers or not installing any? Thanks in advance

[@vbnxt]

Hi, do you enjoy adding FS 3.3? I have a diverge base model and eager to try this out

[@xaviermelendez2639]

Really insightful video, good to see folks able to get a balanced setup between front and rear suspension on the Diverge STR. One consideration, thinking back to the early days of dual suspension MTBs and their adoption. A lot of XC racers thought dual sus bikes *felt* slower and more sluggish as compared to hardtails. However, after some tech testing, it was found that dual sus bikes often were a bit faster on the same timed courses than hardtail bikes. The bike industry as a whole often has done a poor job at real world testing as compared to other wheeled sports like moto and automotive. I'd imagine there will be similar testing, with accelerometers, power meters, GPS, etc., with accurate and positive findings for the gravel bike category too. That said, depending on the course, a bike like the Diverge STR, which might feel sluggish and slow, might very well be faster than say a bike like the Crux. Food for thought....

[@bicyclestation]

The str doesn’t have suspended wheels tho. It rolls over the ground the same as the crux. Just way slower.

[@xaviermelendez2639]

@@bicyclestation yeah, completely understood. I’m just trying to call out a couple of considerations. 1. Feel is not the same as measured results. 2. Suspension, whether it’s suspending the bike or the rider may and very likely could, (see MTB testing results) be faster on certain courses. Also, to your point, since you have a back injury, it sounds like the simple fact you can ride the Diverge STR for longer makes that bike a better option for you to race on. My comment is not directed at you per se, so much as a general consideration for the industry and also consumers. As a whole, the bike industry has done a poor job at R&D, measuring real world capabilities and results for new technology adoption, especially when looking at some of this technology and seeing that it’s been used for decades in other forms of transportation with great success.

[@bicyclestation]

Oh no I 100% agree with you. I think a mtb might be faster then the str because the wheels and rider are suspended.

[@heykrisg]

Great vid. Would love to see a video on the Roubaix!

[@vbnxt]

Can this new future shock 3.3 be added to a base level Diverge Elite E5?

[@peterjay6580]

Did you go to a zero degree setback seat post? I did for fit. Did you swap to a softer seat post mast or whatever they call it?

[@bicyclestation]

Yea I usually use a zero offset. Definitely not using the softer one. Its to flexible with the stiffer one haha.

[@lars_atx]

I was considering upgrading my old FS to 3.0 as well, now they have 3.3. Any on road feedback for difference yet?

[@bicyclestation]

It’s way better. I think if your gonna have the bike your putting it on for a while it’s totally worth it

[@sbeard99]

This is awesome. I have a roubaix with a 1.5 I want to upgrade and looks like its something I can do myself. Are there any tools you would recommend to make it easier?

[@bicyclestation]

It’s pretty simple if you don’t want to add volume spacers to be honest. Just a set of Allen keys. But id definitely recommend watching some tutorials

[@sbeard99]

@@bicyclestation This video is the closest thing I have found to a tutorial for this. :)

[@racittaj]

Hey. Will there be video/review on that bike?

[@bicyclestation]

100%

[@wonkikim2340]

Good day sir. I have 1 question for you Is it possible to upgrade future shock 1.5 to 3.3??

[@bicyclestation]

Yea you just have to buy the new one and swap it out

[@wonkikim2340]

@@bicyclestation thank you!

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

Great Video If I get the new Paris Roubaix Expert. SL8, it comes with future shock 3.2 a brand new bike 6500. It's sort of sad that they don't give you an option to upgrade during purchase to save on four hundred dollars extra for 3.3 & have no use for 3.2 after upgrading...

[@bicyclestation]

I think they do. It’s part of the sworks and pro trim level. Think about the logistics involved with asking every customer for that bike if they want the future Shox upgrade. It would cost more money than 400$ to do the swap before the bike was shipped out so they just offer it for 400$ as an upgrade aftermarket.

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

@bicyclestation Thanks for reply... I knew about both S-Works $14k now $10.5k Pro $8.5k Expert $6.5k I wanted Pro but didn't like color... 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 Specialize Will Ship Expert SL8 To Local Bike Store in Box... LBS will assemble... I'm sure LBS will not charge to swap 3.2 to 3.3... I suspect LBS will give me 3.3 at price they pay since they get lots of $$$ from other items I buy there & tuneups, etc... Thanks...

[@bicyclestation]

Yea I agree color is more important. The shop can definitely help. I bet you could sell the 3.2 on eBay also

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

@bicyclestation Interestingly is 3.2 cost $550, $150 more than 3.3... Maybe LBS will give me $150 for it & 3.3 at their cost / price... I don't think there's lots of Riders on Roubaixs... I've Love Roubaix... I could be wrong, But I don't think there's a big market for Roubaix & definitely not a future shock 3.2 unless it's to replace another 3 2... I've never met anyone riding a Roubaix other than myself... Most riders I see ride Tarmacs... I have an old Roubaix Expert with Triplet Chain Ring 53-39-30 original 53-39-24 upgraded Cassettes 11-28: 11-12-13-14-15-17-19-21-24-28 original 12-30: 12-13-14-15-17-19-21-24-27-30 before 12-36: 12-13-##-15-17-19-22-25-28-32-36 now

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

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[@lukegolding9480]

The people want a day in the life of Jackson at the bike shop video

[@bicyclestation]

He’s definitely in charge

[@mikeelctropl]

If you to make Your plastic quiet just prelode future shock then just tight future shock to steering tube…. So easy…..

[@bicyclestation]

We did. That’s why I made a point to complain about it. The new one doesn’t rattle so it’s fixed now but that 2.0 that came with the bike definitely had an issue.

[@Check-it-out]

Errrr… How do you the hight ? You cant simply add a ring or flip the stem… I am very sensitive about the hight and length of the stem… 🤔

[@ifitrollsrideit530]

Yes you can. On the Roubaix you can add/remove spacers below the boot and change between the two duck covers to adjust height. I swapped out the hover bar for a set of aero Zipps and slammed the rest. The shock sags into the suspension a little when you put weight on it by design to improve road tracking. It's now my favourite bike of all time.

[@user-xx5pj2jf9w]

我发现3.2和3.3只相差了顶部的阻尼锁死旋钮😂理论上只要订到那个旋钮就可以把3.2变成3.3🎉

[@bicyclestation]

Exactly right. The 2.0 is what I was upgrading from and the 3.3 is way better

[@memilome3431]

my 2.0 seized solid .total rubbish system. no warrenty from Specialized.

[@bicyclestation]

Was it used?

[@deanwaller1029]

When mine seized I just took it back to a Specialized dealer and they fitted a new cylinder under warranty.