u/DankDeanoo

Love this little bike but was wondering what size it might be. I’m 6’2 and it looks a bit small

Wondering what you experts think of this bike. I’ve been looking for a commuter that I can have an ear rack on, and that looks awesome. This nashbar seems to fulfill both of these roles but wanted to get some more input to see if it would be worth it.

One of my main concerns is the size. I’m 6’2 and typically ride 58cm bikes so based on the description this one may be too small. Seller says that he has short legs, so maybe it would work? Generally for a bike like this, should the handlebars be at the same height as the saddle? My road bikes have a lot more seatpost showing than on this bike, but I assume that’s how they’re intended to be ridden.

Nonetheless, this is a beautiful bike and it’s really calling my name!

No drive side photo is a bummer! I’ll upload it if I can get a hold of it.

Specialized approved my SL8 warranty claim for a paint bubbling issue and sent me these replacement color options. The original color (second photo) was a big reason I bought the bike, so I asked if they had anything besides the usual black/white warranty frames.

I’m leaning toward Gloss Lagoon Blue, but I can’t find a single photo of an SL8 in that color. Does anyone here have one or know if it was ever a production color?

Also, I noticed “Tarmac SL8 SW - Satin Carbon / White” at the bottom of the screenshot. For anyone familiar with Specialized warranties, is it worth asking if that’s actually an option, or is it just something that wasn’t fully cropped out? I know sometimes people are upgraded to s-works which would be cool to say the least

‘21 Shiv w/ 2x11 Ultegra di2 & Hollowgram R SL 64s ($2500)
‘24 SL8 w/ 2x12 Mixed SRAM E1 & Enve 5.6 ($2300)
‘18 Diverge w/ 1x11 mullet Di2 & Hunt 40 CGR ($1200)
‘23 Crux / 1x12 Force & Roval C38s (pictured in road mode, going to put some Tufo Thunderos on it) ($1500)

My total cost of all these bikes for was ~$7500, all purchased on the second hand market. I made a full post about the SL8 that some of you may have seen, explaining how I got the cost so low. The story is similar for most of the other bikes, just priced very well on FB. Very happy with my bikes and it’s a great coincidence that they’re all Specialized!

… N+1?

I have purchased a bike from this seller, but the price of this bike is suspiciously low

Just getting a gut check, but I’m pretty confident that I will purchase it if it doesn’t have any frame damage. 2023 crux pro with Sram force D1 xplr. Wheelset and cassette not included. This is a great deal, right? Seller said he works at specialized so I assume he’s just passing on the good deal he got on it.

I picked up some pretty new Roval C38s a few weeks ago that some guy was selling for $350 and was thinking to put them on this bike but was wondering if it would be a bad idea given the narrower internal rim width?

Price is in USD.

Just getting a gut check, but I’m pretty confident that I will purchase it if it doesn’t have any frame damage. 2023 crux pro with Sram force D1 xplr. Wheelset and cassette not included. This is a great deal, right? Seller said he works at specialized so I assume he’s just passing on the good deal he got on it.

Also, as an aside, I picked up some pretty new Roval C38s a few weeks ago that some guy was selling for $350 and was thinking to put them on this bike but was wondering if it would be a bad idea given the narrower internal rim width?

Other than that, I would just need rotors, a 10-44 cassette, and some tires, I am thinking of maxing out the clearance at 47mm.

Just getting a gut check, but I’m pretty confident that I will purchase it if it doesn’t have any frame damage. 2023 crux pro with Sram force D1 xplr. Wheelset and cassette not included. This is a great deal, right? Seller said he works at specialized so I assume he’s just passing on the good deal he got on it.

I picked up some pretty new Roval C38s a few weeks ago that some guy was selling for $350 and was thinking to put them on this bike but was wondering if it would be a bad idea given the narrower internal rim width?

This is/was a 24’ Expert level build. Initially bought with Roval C38s, the rapide handlebar, and rival D1 for $2200. Sold that wheelset, the rival RD, rival powermeter crankset, and brakes + calipers for a combined $1300. Found great FB/ebay deals for NIB force brakes ($500), force RD ($240), Red 165mm crank arm ($200), Red Chainrings ($160). ExpertVoice had a crazy pricing error for a couple days so I got the Garmin Rally RK200s for <$300 brand new. Still has a rival cassette, chain, and FD.

Got the ENVEs for basically free. Bought a beautiful Allez sprint build with these ENVEs for $1400, put some alloy wheels on it and sold it for $2500.

My total cost was about $2300 all in. This bike has been amazing to ride on, it’s unlike any other race bikes I’ve ridden, it just feels so stiff. I feel so fortunate to be able to ride it and thank the Facebook marketplace gods for sending good deals my way!

If anyone has a suggestion for a subtle bell or Garmin varia mount lmk!

24’ tarmac sl8 + 18’ diverge. Both wonderful bikes, but I’m thinking I’ll need to update the diverge to something with wider tire clearance soon!

In a big fan of the sea suckers. First few times you use them you're always looking up to make sure the bikes are still there but now I'm pretty comfortable with them.

Took off from a Allez sprint build with all enve components (including bottle cages) that I bought on fb marketplace. I moved these wheels to a different bike a while ago and have had them on my sl8, but just noticed this sticker on both wheels. 3/10 interesting but thought I’d share. Curious if anyone else has the same

This upper screw broke and the shop is saying now it’s leaking DOT fluid through the seam (where I put the orange dots). The rest of the screw is still inside and it seems that it can’t be removed by trying to slot it and back it out. I didn’t want to take this apart without being sure, but how would you suggest I fix this? If I take out the bottom two screws will I have access to the broken half of the upper screw?

Bought the bike used. Sram rival d1 components, seller had installed a new one piece handlebar and in the description said the bike just needed a front brake bleed. I took it into the shop and after a while they found this on the bleed port of the left side shifter. I don’t remember everything that was said about what the current issue is, but it was something about the bladder not holding the DOT fluid properly or the O-ring seal being poor and this causing leakage. Honestly just wondering why someone would do this and if the only option would be to replace the shifter? The mechanic seemed iffy about being able to fix it.

N+1 for me! Picked up this bad boy for $200 bucks today, in very good condition. It’s a 2011 SuperSix Hi-Mod 2 with Sram Red 2x10.

I was initially looking for a cheap commuter but stumbled across this and couldn’t pass it up. Obviously it’s no commuter but it’s so fun to ride, very stiff and responsive, but most of all it’s LIGHT!
Not sure when I should bring it out as I already have a road bike I love but could be fun for coffee rides, lmk if you have ideas (maybe make it into a climber?)