The best review. Honestly, that's what we need. If we have the money, surely we will upgrade. If not, the last model bike is still great 👍🏻 Please always tell the truth and don't fool your subscribers, we do respect that thing
@TheBarts27 Жыл бұрын
A good and honest review. I also ride the SL7 S-works and a few SL6 versions and I really like the bikes. I will not upgrade to the SL8 in the short run. Would I buy the Sl8 if I did not have the SL7? I think so, but building up a Pinarello Dogma F (My Way frameset configuration) is also very tempting. ;-)
@Omeiden Жыл бұрын
this is true
@veganpotterthevegan Жыл бұрын
I'd honestly sell an Sworks SL7 frameset for the cheaper SL8 non-Sworks frameset. You'll get a faster frame and some money in your pocket
@veganpotterthevegan Жыл бұрын
@@TheBarts27I'd much rather have the cheapest SL8 frameset than a Dogma F unless fit constraints pin you into the Dogma. Pinarello quality control is trash relative to the high cost. They are OK with warranty claims but not as good as Specialized
@TheBarts27 Жыл бұрын
The Dogma has Italian flair and style imho. Not everybody's cup of tea but it is a real design of its own and the ride and handling is great. Nothing looks like a Dogma and it feels special to ride on that bike. I owned a Dogma F10 rim brake in the past. @@veganpotterthevegan
@thesorus Жыл бұрын
(for regular folks) IMO, With high end gear, it's always a good idea to skip a couple of generation to see any improvement.
@daviddjerassi Жыл бұрын
Thank you no BS a honest valuation on two over priced bikes that regardless of all the hype you still have push through the wind .
@robhaddock2034 Жыл бұрын
In the same position as an SL7 owner, just planning to put the new bars on it at some point and stay happy with the great bike I’m lucky to already have. Still prefer the look of the 7 too.
@davekashuba4730 Жыл бұрын
Subscribed because of the honesty of the review, as well as the the criteria you used to make the comparison. Seems like you really put some thought into it instead of just reading manufacturer's claims.
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! Appreciated! What bikes would you like to see us review next?
@scottydonald Жыл бұрын
i have the same SL7 frame, own the Roval Cockpit, along with various weight saving pieces and i have come to the same conclusion, too good a bike to waste spending a good amount of money to get an SL8. I love my SL7.
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@CycoWarriorx5 ай бұрын
Facts
@anthonyhebert-trudeau6995 Жыл бұрын
After spending years my Venge 2 and 3, I can say that my next bike will be a an Aethos. Integrated cockpit are just a pain to live with in the long term and I believe a real non-pro rider will gain more from the extra comfort povided by the Aethos.
@SplatteredWRX Жыл бұрын
I have a venge 3 pro, I went out and bought an SL6 Sworks. It’s funny how we’re going backwards and being happier lol
@mmurmurjohnson2368 Жыл бұрын
Give me your Venge and you'll be ecstatic !@@SplatteredWRX
@HkFinn83 Жыл бұрын
@@SplatteredWRXyeh but I think you should see these bikes as toys for adults. Ultimately it doesn’t matter if they work as claimed or not because you’re not racing Pogacar in a 50k uphill time trial. Do you enjoy it and is the pleasure worth the cost, that’s all. Amateur cycling is just a fun hobby, don’t worry about the ‘upgrades’, there are no real upgrades because we don’t need them
@dholmblad Жыл бұрын
I have an Aethos, and it’s great. But I wish it had rim brakes. Probably better to find older tarmac.
@Grunge_Cycling Жыл бұрын
But the Aethos looks exactly like the old Merida Scultura. If you write S-works on the Scultura, most people won't be able to tell
@raymondrichardson538 Жыл бұрын
That was a refreshingly candid take. Thanks!
@Metulskie20107 ай бұрын
Quite refreshing seeing or rather hearing you not repeating blindly all that marketing bull shit. I can understand it is a thin line between being true and not upsetting the manufacturers you depend and so much. Thank you for that and keep up the good work!
@eto2352 Жыл бұрын
nice format to discuss bikes. Appreciate no moped motor sounds on the road shots. Good job road cc
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
Cheers, glad you liked it!
@martinkroutil Жыл бұрын
Love tone of the review, not just repeating marketing jargon. I agree with everything Jaimie said. Thanks for that.
@RK01 Жыл бұрын
Good review, buy an SL7 at a discounted price while stock lasts, seems sensible 🤔
@mohamadjamil3164 Жыл бұрын
I respect your reviews a lot. They are timely and comprehensive and most importantly honest.
@DavosPessos Жыл бұрын
Good honest review this one👍🏾 I have an SL4 ( Rim Brake ) and although it’s from 2014🤔 it’s still rapid and still a real fun to ride and it’s just as nimble and reactive as many of the newer tech ones of present- as you say if new to road bike scene then get or if you have 12k just sitting idle then yes get it, but it’s not a stop 6 lanes of traffic to cross the road to get kinda bike
@jortogo Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, a very honest review. This is what we need. I did not understand well, is the sl8 bottom bracket stiffer than the sl7?
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
Cheers! Yes, the SL8 BB is stiffer
@superstrada6847 Жыл бұрын
There are other reasons to buy a bike; Aesthetics. Visually the SL8 is, well, lets kindly say, not a glorious looker. The SL7 (in the appropriate color) is a Ferrari to the eye, one of the most attractive bikes ever made (imho). I had the option to buy the 8 but when I found one of the last remaining SL7's (in my size and color ) I couldn't resist. It hasn't arrived as of yet (will ship today)! I am a older club rider so the "weight and aero gains" are irrelevant; I will lose 1 pound and practice my aero position while riding a beautiful SL7 (Red Tint/Metallic White Silver/Satin Black.). I will eventually upgrade the front end as you mentioned. I am a very happy boy! (in an old man kind of way)! Cheers and great review!
@jms493 Жыл бұрын
Solid review. Thank you.
@desigmate12237 ай бұрын
Honest and detailed review. Well done! I still prefer the look the SL7 more even the SL8 gives all the "benefits".
@smauller6232 ай бұрын
Love the no BS approach on review. Me losing 20lbs will make me more faster than an sl8 over sl7 haha. May even just get an Allez sprint again and spend the extra coin on wheels or bars/stem
@fabianbv82 Жыл бұрын
Could you please compare the SL8 vs SL6? That would be great!
@jhl5303 Жыл бұрын
In one way it would have been nice to see a giant leap with the SL8 on the other hand the SL7 purchase won't need an update in another 3 years. Crazy good value from a brand that is crazy expensive. Not the value i'd expected but very much welcome.
@onenotesolo256 Жыл бұрын
Best review I’ve seen. Chapeau.
@sleepless-nite Жыл бұрын
best review for SL8 so far.
@integspec3 ай бұрын
Wow, a very impressive, honest review. Thank you!
@androiduro3 ай бұрын
Excellent comparison. Happy with my Aethos, especially because it is very exclusive, unlike the Tarmac. If you have tried an Aethos, I would like to know if, with the same wheels, you notice it is less fast on flat roads vs. the Tarmac.
@BennyOcean Жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on these two bikes vs the SL6? The older models are now discounted and the SL6 is looking tempting.
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
We'll find one out and have a play! From the spec sheet the SL8 does appear to have come on a fair way in terms of carbon layup (will affect stiffness) and aero mostly thanks to the integrated cables (love them or hate them!)
@louis1904 Жыл бұрын
SL6 Ultralight is the best modern bike ever! 5.8 kg with Lightweight Obermayer. End of discussion.
@gordonbarnes8229 Жыл бұрын
Good honest review!
@adrianobbr Жыл бұрын
Perfect review, congrats!!!!
@jwfriar Жыл бұрын
One thing I found funny - I was looking at SL7 frame prices. The SL7 S-Works frame has been cut to $4,500 which is nice and expected as they try to get rid of inventory. The SL8 non-S-Works is $3,500. Yet the Non-S-Works SL8 frame is 780 grams and the S-Works SL7 frame is 800 grams. If you were doing a build, why would you spend $1,000 more for a SL7 S-Works frame that is less Aero than the SL8 frame? B/c it says S-Works and that's cool? My thought was if you wanted to build an all-rounder, you get an SL8 Non-S-Works with a SRAM mixed setup (Red Cassette, Red 160F/140R discs, Red Crank, Rival Shifters and RD, Force FD, get some cheaper/lighter 50mm Wheels, probably that Rapide cockpit, your fave saddle and you've achieved a lot of the lightness and aero for like $7K?
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Sounds like a cracking build!
@LOGICAL-JAY5 ай бұрын
I totally agree....I went from a sworks SL7 frame build to a madone SLR gen7 build...now im swapping over my CLX wheels and dura ace drivetrain to the new SL8(non S works) pro frame..ill just purchase the roval cockpit bar and I'm set..for years ive brought s- works but I'm done..I see you can definitely cut corners..alot of folks just want to show off the s-works decals...😅😅😅
@jeremynorth Жыл бұрын
Excellent review. I admire your objective and practical approach. I suppose now would be a good time to buy an SL7 if anything
@Ghostina1 Жыл бұрын
Nice video... Just the perfect amount of fun and informations. I bought for my SL7 Works the new roval rapide three month ago. What should I said I gave it back 4 days after purchase and I am happy with the old one. I ll wait fir the Sworks SL10 or the new venge
@JogBird Жыл бұрын
i have a first gen Trek Emonda w DA9000 with rim brakes and mechanical shifting, and imo that is the pinnacle of road bike.. everything else has added complexity, cost, and weight
@davehogan6401 Жыл бұрын
Amazing review thank you
@Tex735 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I bought my S-Works SL7 in Feb last year. Absolutely LOVE this bike!! Can't see dropping that much coin for marginal gains. However, that "nose" on the SL8 is finally starting to grow on me. LOL!!
@DZ-yp3kc Жыл бұрын
Great review
@McLovin38FFs Жыл бұрын
Would have liked a weight comparison for the top Specialized SL8 to the S-WORKS SL8.
@larrygor12363 ай бұрын
Will wait for SL9 :)
@mrjames7246 Жыл бұрын
Best review I've seen so far. Like most of your reviews. For me, I just find both a little bland and boring. Probably because I see so many North London posers on them.
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
Cheers! What bike would you like to see on the channel next? Perhaps Saturdays video will be more up your street!
@mrjames7246 Жыл бұрын
@@roadcc something by an Italian brand would be nice. Or maybe a brand we don't wee that often
@455LT1 Жыл бұрын
The Speed Sniffer is a game changer 😂
@jwfriar Жыл бұрын
I gotta think the bike is for the guy who just doesn't care at all and has all the money. Or the guy who goes top end and is ready for a new bike after 5 years - yeah, you prob buy the SL8. The color you have on your SL7 is already great, you customized it all and don't wanna give that up, but you will upgrade to the new cockpit which is the bit that is faster - does shave a few grams and, lets face it, looks great, so that's the part you'll do. For you, I'd do exactly as you're suggesting. I do think people are crapping on this SL8 way too hard. They came in with a bike that's faster, stiffer, significantly lighter for less $$. I get that bikes are too $$, but come on to all the haters, they did EVERYTHING you wanted yet still you complain b/c well, that's what people on the internet do. It didn't matter what Specialized put out - half of you were just gonna complain anyway.
@nockizack3848 Жыл бұрын
Love your content,Should I get the sl7 or a sl8 at this point. I have a aethos which I really enjoy the ride on it but I want something that a bit more aero than aethos since I have moved to a environment where have more flats then where I use to live.
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
Cheers! The SL8 is definitely the more comparable bike to the Aethos with it's lower weight and more compliant rear end, we'd suggest perhaps the non S-Works SL8 which currently retails for a similar price to the S-Works SL7 but is cheaper, more aero, still a tiny bit lighter and more compliant, hope that helps :)
@craigcozza314 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered sl8 - Pitsburgh. Thx
@jerryhsu5319 Жыл бұрын
I like your honesty
@MrGelesneeuw Жыл бұрын
I think this release opens up a great opportunity for cheapskates like me to buy an SL7 in the next coming year. The upgrade from my current alu 105 endurance racer would be massive and the price might be right...
@lehtjug6 ай бұрын
I bought S-Works SL7 2021 and I am happy with that. It's too expensive for me to buy a SL8 and for me, it's not any faster for me. I don't think it gives me any significant benefit for me anyway. I would compare that to my iPhone Pro12, should I upgrade to new one. I think not, as long as battery life is good enough I don't need new iPhone, because new phone doesn't give anything new what I really need. Don't know is it fear to compare bikes and phones together but idea for me is same.
@TheWip140 Жыл бұрын
Ok, and what to choose, for example, I know better that these are two different worlds and different categories of bikes, one is aero, the other is climbing SL8 or Cervelo S5 which is stiffer and has better acceleration or maybe Dogma F ? I'm also thinking about Ridley Noah Fast Disc Team
@chrisblanchard4938 Жыл бұрын
Similar to my 2023 Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7 but about $8k less
@hiho6869 Жыл бұрын
Need a comparison vs a Venge
@ErickGonzalesF8 ай бұрын
I crashed my Scott Addict RC, should I get an S-Works SL8 or get an used SL7 frameset?
@yianrid Жыл бұрын
I prefer SL7 just because it looks better, SL8 looks too round.
@neilrobinson7965 Жыл бұрын
Durianrider loves his SL8 😂
@garybird8646 Жыл бұрын
The weight saving on the frame set and maintaining the ride quality and speed is a hard fought game, it takes an awful lot of work. The guy behind the SL8 and the Aethos is one of the best in the industry.
@mattkrivosudsky9057 Жыл бұрын
Only reason I'd pick the SL8 is because the steerer tube issue is finally resolved
@louis1904 Жыл бұрын
Sworks SL6 Ultralight edition (last rim brake Specialized made) is better than both of them. 6 kg with powermeter. No more discussion. Thanks.
@co7013 Жыл бұрын
A more relevant question might be if for a new buyer this bike will make a good choice. I know there are people that will 'upgrade' their relatively new top end bike for the latest model. But for anyone who isn't swimming in money and is a bit more realistic about their needs that is really not very sensible or relevant. I would not consider this bike because it's too expensive and the overly light carbon frame might be vulnerable. And if you have a nice bike, just use it for a bit longer. You don't need the latest and greatest, since the upgrades are marginal.
@rafacycle Жыл бұрын
Hi there is small mistake (like in most of the videos) geometry is closer to Aethos now which is 3mm shorter reach and 10 mm higher stack - this should make it quite more comfortable. Didn’t you feel any difference during those 2 weeks ? ( I suppose less stretchy person should be more happy with that)
@grizzlys4539 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad someone else caught that I thought it was only me 😅
@hb2998 Жыл бұрын
Will these bikes last? I'm new to biking and I've seen too many videos of carbon bikes snaping in half, and just this weekend we had a rider with an older bike have her carbon wheels snap. She got a broken wrist and a trip on the ambulance ($$$ in the US). I guess my point is, the pros seem to change their bikes on a regular basis. Should you be upgrading just because the newer bike is ... newer and the carbon is less degraded?
@Penalist Жыл бұрын
GCN has done a few vid on this. Carbon does not have a shelf life, e.g.
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
As with anything there are some that go wrong but the reputable brands have two decade old carbon frames still going strong. We have no reason to believe that carbon degrades within the meaningful lifespan of a bike but you should always be wary of buying carbon (and any bike) second hand as you don't know what's hiding under the paint and whether it's been dropped or crashed
@lcisso8584 Жыл бұрын
Can you do look 795 blade rs 2024?
@louis1904 Жыл бұрын
SL8 much lighter than SL7. No more questions. Thanks.
@andymarinshaw911 Жыл бұрын
Sworks rim brake mechanical shifting is waaaay better. Lighter,faster, easy to work on, no drama
@omarlondon Жыл бұрын
i prefer the s works aethos myself esp on the climbs
@Mas421 Жыл бұрын
…and should i upgrade sl8 to sl9 , and from sl9 to sl10 ? Just asking
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
We'll cross that bridge when we get to it...but for now I'm happy on the SL7
@Lee-vs1yz Жыл бұрын
Just out of interest, what upgrades have you seen benefit from on the S Works SL7 please?
@2Calam Жыл бұрын
If you read specializeds own white paper conparing the sl7 and venge vs the sl8 youll see how little time it saves you. Doesnt specify wattage, but graph shows that at 1 hour at 14% (crazy i know) will save you 26 seconds over the venge. 1 hour at 0% will save you 19 seconds over the sl7.
@DittersGustav Жыл бұрын
Honestly, how much do people think bikes can get "more aero" ot more stiff, or whatevet while still looking like a regular bike? Its not like its new science, or new materials. 99% marginal gains are in the marketing department
@oa1021 Жыл бұрын
what about catastrophic steerer failure?
@sbccbc7471 Жыл бұрын
The Tarmac SL8's compression ring is now made out of plastic with a layer of it separating the brake hoses and wire (if the electronic groupset is wired) from the steerer tube. This piece can be replaced without recabling the bike.
@timothydean3325 Жыл бұрын
I wasn't clear what your comment was on the bottom bracket. Are you saying that the SL7 bottom bracket is stiffer than the SL8? Thanks!
@Penalist Жыл бұрын
SL8 BB is stiffer, in his opinion.
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
SL8 BB is stiffer than SL7, apologies for the confusion
@timothydean3325 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for responding! I'm surprised as the SL7 BB looks beefier. Must be some magic in the lay-up.@@roadcc
@MiltankZ Жыл бұрын
since the weight drop in the second grade sl8, does it make it a good value since it has the same weight as the swork sl7 but almost half the price? doesn the aero and confort gain (even tho I know they are very small gains) still apply?
@Penalist Жыл бұрын
Yes, and yes. It is possible that, in addition to the weight difference, the non-sworks version is also a bit less stiff. But I’m not certain of this.
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
Specialized claim that the non-S-Works model is identical in stiffness, compliance and geometry. However we haven't managed to get one in to ride yet
@specialk824 Жыл бұрын
The iPhone of road bikes
@Mas421 Жыл бұрын
😂👍
@dionisiuskusuma1462 Жыл бұрын
May I ask how tall are you? (Preferably in metric measurements)
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, Jamie is 183cm
@GNX157 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if Spesh will retaliate in some way against you because of your review.
@unclepauliestl Жыл бұрын
Agree
@ThomasHubik Жыл бұрын
R.I.P. that fox (?) @3:08
@tekesbur Жыл бұрын
Seems like you are a bit more upright on the SL8. Are they both the same size/fit bikes? SL8 looks one size larger.
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
SL8 is indeed a 56cm vs 54 for the SL7, well spotted! Unfortunately on the test bikes we can't tune our position as much as if it were our own but think we got pretty close
@tekesbur Жыл бұрын
@@roadcc thanks for the clarification, that's what I thought too. You look nicely aero on the SL7. I have a good deal on an SW SL7 frameset and I think I will go with it after watching this review.
@1bojanbojan Жыл бұрын
SL7 looks way better as well!
@АлексИванов-т3й2б7 ай бұрын
👍🔥
@Robert-mn8gc Жыл бұрын
The Area that the Sworks Shines is that it's Aero SL7/SL8 . BUT ITS LIGHTER . AND IF U R SUPER SMART U WOULD USE THE 1ST GENERATION OF THE ROVAL RAPIDE CLX AERO 51/60 @ 120 grams lighter with TPU tubes 40 grams . Who in there right ✅️ mind wants 2 stuff around with Tubeless. Tadej Pogacar's lightest bike @ the TdeF was 6.9 kilos . My SL7 S-WORKS 54CM TARMAC weighs 6.83 ride away Pedals & Bottle Cages & Computer Mount
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
Wow, that must make us super smart! You may have noticed that they are indeed the first generation CLX wheels on our own bike with latex inner tubes
@Robert-mn8gc Жыл бұрын
@@roadcc guess u r super smart like me because l bought the last brand new pairs ×2 sets anywhere in the world 🌎 according 2 Specialized Head Office 🏬 in Melbourne Australia. 1st generation. It's all about rotational mass . Probably one of the reasons Specialized went all out 2 build a 680 gram frame 2 try & compensate. Julian Alaphillipies team still use the 1st generation of the Roval Rapide CLX Aero Wheelsets 51/60 with Tubes . Who in there rite mind wants 2 replace the Tubeless goop every 4/6 months .. not me . Got a puncture in my TPU front wheel a week back pumped it up & road home . Only a slow leak .
@tezzanewton Жыл бұрын
Hmm, my new gravel bike, a Bombtrack Hook steel frame is 11.8kg 👀😂
@Esudao Жыл бұрын
Are there really people who "upgrade" their roadbike every year? The video makes it sound like updating your phone. Just curious, cause I "update" my phone roughly every 3 years (or longer), and my first road bike lasted me 6 years.
@florenceetalexismartel8365 Жыл бұрын
One of my friend is doing exactly that. Not because he wants "the last bike" but to have no issue no worry. So every 2/3 years, he is selling the "old" s-works to the bike shop and buying the new version (whatever it is). He knows it's expensive but it's the way he likes to spend his money! I wouldn't do it, but I understand the idea.
@Mas421 Жыл бұрын
first i will have to upgrade my phone🙈
@sbccbc7471 Жыл бұрын
There are. From the circle I know back when I was still working in the industry, quite a handful or customers I know buy new bikes annually (sometimes the intervals are shorter than a year). They only sell bikes when it's only a few years old (usually less than five years old). My first road bike was acquired in 2015, with almost three years of riding under my belt at that time. It was only in May 2022 that I finally get to upgrade my frameset to a 2010s performance road frameset and it wasn't done by some mechanic in some shop, like almost everybody else I know, it was done by me, at home.
@Mas421 Жыл бұрын
@@sbccbc7471a new bike annually, ok, but why?
@sbccbc7471 Жыл бұрын
@@Mas421 As I never asked any one of them this question (I was never close to them at all), everything I'll say next are purely my personal assumptions. 1) They have the money. Some rich people do buy expensive things to flex that they have the wealth to do so, the "Because I can." mindset. 2) They keep wanting the newest stuff. 3) Top-end spec or nothing. Electronic groupsets, über lightweight carbon parts (those with a lower weight limit), bespoke framesets (Bastion, Festka, etc.), CeramicSpeed hybrid ceramic bearings, one-piece cockpits, etc.
@littlevo9 Жыл бұрын
Je garde mon sl7 que je trouve bien plus beau
@JeffOTRCycling Жыл бұрын
10:30 SL7 is way thicker front.
@Sutlore007 Жыл бұрын
Next gen SL9 would be 1.5% better than the SL8 and that could be possibly a leap improvement in the next 10-20 years bike design
@johntrussell7228 Жыл бұрын
The SL8 Pro is the perfect sweet spot. Lighter than an S-Works SL7, with all the aero and stiffness upgrades of the new bike. Put the Rapide cockpit on it and you are set
@juliodiaz3920 Жыл бұрын
which one is worse
@Cyclist13265 ай бұрын
I wonder if he still feels that way? It feels as if this review hasn't aged that well given the commercial success of the SL8.
@roadcc5 ай бұрын
Still riding the sl7!
@unbridlededification Жыл бұрын
Sloppy journalism. The frames do not share geometry at all--the newer one has around a 1 cm higher stack across the board
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
Whilst we agree the stack figures are different on paper, it's our understanding that the SL7 stack is measured to the top of the frame which has a recess. You are then required to run either a 13mm stem transition spacer (electronic groupsets) or 18mm spacer (mechanical groupsets). The 1 necessary spacer on the SL8 is much smaller which according to Specialized delivers the same geometry when a bar and stem is fitted. Sorry that it came across as sloppy.
@sabaffira9 ай бұрын
Been 11 years and still waiting for a good reason to upgrade. This review doesn’t help 😄
@Mysiamesecatblue4 ай бұрын
So you weren’t getting PRs on every road lol
@markrskinner Жыл бұрын
I certainly thought the SL8 would be more expensive. This is a small step in the right direction.
@lukewalker1051 Жыл бұрын
An honest review. How refreshingly rare on youtube. The SL8 is uglier. If you keep your SL7, periodically remove the headset and make sure the cable routing isn't degrading the steerer so it doesn't snap. Hopefully you know about that issue. A comparable rider on a $2K Aluminum bike will be as fast as the same rider on a SL7 or SL8. Check out Durianrider's 400w hill climb test comparison of the new SL8 versus old CAAD9...same time up the mountain as both bikes are essentially the same weight. Personally, I would never spend the money on a SL7 or SL8. I ride old Specialized carbon bikes with rim brakes. There is almost nothing between top and mid tier bikes...pick a brand...other than price. Best thing any rider can do...aero wheelset with good tires and don't have to break the bank.
@stuartdryer1352 Жыл бұрын
$15,000. I'd certainly accept one for free.
@emersonlindenlaub8124 Жыл бұрын
pretty sure the geometry is not exactly the same
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
Whilst we agree the stack figures are different on paper, it's our understanding that the SL7 stack is measured to the top of the frame which has a recess. You are then required to run either a 13mm stem transition spacer (electronic groupsets) or 18mm spacer (mechanical groupsets). The 1 necessary spacer on the SL8 is much smaller which according to Specialized delivers the same geometry when a bar and stem is fitted. Other than this the only difference is 3mm in reach
@emersonlindenlaub8124 Жыл бұрын
@@roadcc Interesting, appreciate that explanation!
@timtaylor959011 ай бұрын
the sl8 was made to be trash so they could slowly upgrade it to sell more. when the uci allowed bikes to be more aero specialized did the opposite.
@j.macmillan22935 ай бұрын
Nice to have C$17k+ to spend on a bike! 120g lighter! OR do without that extra occasional muffin.
@DDGB08 Жыл бұрын
😊
@timtaylor9590 Жыл бұрын
Shaved legs or face hair, tape over helmet, laced shoes will have give more gains than that over priced bike.
@SenorSiesta Жыл бұрын
SL6 was the pinnacle of road bikes. Downhill from there.
@justaletdown Жыл бұрын
Yep. Im VERY pleased with my SL6 rimbrake.
@MRDTBOSS Жыл бұрын
Lol
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
The Sl5 was pretty good ;)
@Omnis2 Жыл бұрын
You'll upgrade once your fork breaks.
@roadcc Жыл бұрын
I imagine I will...but as we've only seen that happen on a handful of bikes all with about 2" of spacers under the stem we might be waiting quite a while