Yeah, bike prices seem to have gone (more) crazy than usual over the last years. I remember when the first higher end bike I purchased was ultegra, full carbon and 4k cad, now the same spec line is easily 2-3k more. Honestly its not like it makes a performance difference anyways, but man that logo is worth it XD
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It could be worse, feels like I’ve been priced out of the 2 year old car market. Insane prices for something that loses value so fast.
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Supply chain is partly the issue but even when that’s fixed the prices are never going back down.
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The prices are crazy but glad I bought my 2021 SL6 comp last year and then bought enve 5.6 to pair with it.
I am however still intrigued with buying a S-Works SL7 at some point. Selling my bike would fund a really good amount.
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If you have stuff to transfer over I’m loving the SL7 comp rival with Rapide CLX wheels and red crank/cassette. This bike is tons of fun. Would love to try the Aethos, but too similar to this bike so n+1 would be a gravel/mtn bike like Diverge.
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I would love to and am keeping my Enves no matter what. The SL7 wont be for at least a year for me as other things to buy instead. Plus my bike is so fun.
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I did a 7 model year jump, and went from race endurance geo (non aero) to full race semi aero. Big change and maybe I’m a little over enthusiastic because it’s such a huge change. I ride with a guy from Italy that has an SL4, SL5, and SL6. He is going to buy an SL7 and start a museum 
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I found one of these bikes, might have to buy it for parts just to complete my build.
2022 is crazy
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I’m so happy I got my SL7 expert at launch. $5,000 at the time and I’ve since spent $1600 on upgrading the wheels (Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 for $1300) and handlebars (Roval Rapide Aero at $300)
Yes I’m on the “older” Ultegra Di2 but I love this bike and doubt I’ll upgrade for a few years at least.
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Yep, wish I would have also. Glad you are enjoying it. What size are you on? Maybe I can buy it from you in a year or two!
Still awaiting a new set of hoops, but couldn’t wait trining the new frame out. Rides and looks lovely!
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If I know you those new hoops are going to be even deeper!
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You know me well 
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If you ever want to make a specialized donation to me, I will gladly accept. 
I’m trying not to be envious of your bike collection, but dang…you have either had every bike I wish I could buy, or well, yeah. HA!
I enjoy living through you!
I think Specialized should change their S-Works line name to “Envious”
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Been kicking around buying an enve aero stem and ses aero bars to put on my SL6. Bought an Epic Evo this year which I love but want to do a few upgrades to my SL6.
Anyone else do this?
If you ever want to make a specialized donation to me, I will gladly accept.
I am already afraid they will release a new Epic or Venge successor soon. That would definitely force me to free up space in the stables.
The envy name is already taken by another expensive parts maker…
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Yes, you are right. Totally missed that. Duh. Anyway, love your bikes. Enjoy.
So I’ve been riding my Tarmac SL7 Pro/Ultegra for about 9 months now and have a few questions for ofther folks riding them.
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Does the rubber seat clamp bolt cover constantly slide up your seatpost? How do you keep it down?
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My bike came with the Roval Rapide CL (51mm front/61mm rear). If I haven’t been on my bike for a few days - once I start rolling the spokes in the front wheel make pinging noises as my weight (170 lbs) adds tension to them. Is this standard for these deep dish carbon wheels?
I haven’t had either of those happen, though I’ve only had mine a month. I did have the front axle come out on a ride (!), which I’m hoping just means the shop hadn’t tightened it correctly.
Yes the cover moves around a bit, from time to time.
I bought Rapide CLX and don’t recall hearing the spokes making pinging noises (at +30lbs), but do have some vague memories of that on a similar wheelset (Enve 5.6). At this point if they did make noise, my brain is probably ignoring it unless they started doing it all the time.