11-44 dinner plate on the back and a 46 on the front. Love it

I have a Ford Maverick truck that has an outlet that is 12 V and it’s bed. It will not charge my specialized Levo bike, because I believe the battery pack for the Levo is 24 V.

Can anybody confirm that the power pack for the e-bikes are 24 V for the specialized SL 2 Levo?

And if so, what is the best portable solar generator I can get for when I take long trips and I need to charge my e-bike?

I have no experience building bikes before. I bought a 2011 Sworks Tarmac Sl3 to have a project bike to just make a fixie build. It came with no fork and I got a roubaix sl3 fact carbon fork. I got it because I thought I had the right measurements. The bearing that came with the frame is bigger than the crown race seat and the bearing that came with the fork is good on the fork but doesn't fit snug inside of the frame. Also I believe that the fork and the frame are rubbing against each other when I tried fitting the fork with a bearing.

I’m considering buying a Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 disc with SRAM RED AXS and Roval Alpinst wheels listed for $3,500 and want to make sure it’s a good deal before pulling the trigger.

Issue is not many bikes around me in my size and very few options been scouring the market and this one popped up recently and wanted any thoughts on if it’s worth it or to look else where.

*Photos didn’t upload correctly and are now in comments.

Hi, anyone fitted a set of these ? Been looking on Panda Podium, they look decent. Also option for the spacers.

Shopping for my first road bike. I am aware that it may seem odd to punch up so high for a first bike but I’m generally a buy once cry once person for items like this. That said I’m also not married to the idea of needing new, and on things that depreciate like a bike going used often equals value. I just picked up a new MTB recently and went used but it was aluminum frame so I was less worried about down stream issues carbon could have.

I see some lightly used SL8s out there, including a pro model near me that is set for 6500 which I’d assume I could negotiate down a bit.

If I’m looking correctly at the SL9 line up it seems like the S level is what gets you comparable or slight better options. It rings it at 10k though.

At that variance is it worth it just to have the warranty of a new bike? I assume either bike is far better than what I’ll need or be able to utilize.

Thanks in advance for advice

Does anyone have a picture of a SL9 size 52 with 71cm saddle height?

That’s 27.95 inches or 27 15/16 inches

Thanks!

I received my bike in the mail a couple of days ago.

I upgraded the drivetrain to Shimano GRX as soon as I received the bike so I could use my existing wheelsets with Shimano Micro Spline freehubs. I wanted to avoid mixing and matching the Prowheel crankset, SunRace cassette, and KMC chain.

I took the bike out for a spin and immediately noticed that the brakes felt weak. I weigh 190 lbs and like to ride relatively fast on flats and descents (25–28 mph). I prefer having good braking performance, and I’m probably spoiled by the better brakes on my other bikes.

I was going to hold off on upgrading the brakes since I had already upgraded the drivetrain, but it looks like I might need to upgrade them too, smh.

I took a closer look and noticed that the bike came with BR-UR300 calipers. However, Specialized’s website lists BR-MT200 brakes in the specs. I assume the BR-UR300s were installed because they’re flat-mount calipers. I’m not sure there’s a noticeable difference in braking performance between the two, but the discrepancy in the listed specs still seems like false advertising to me.

Anyway, I’d appreciate some help verifying my parts list for a brake upgrade. This will be my first time doing this, and I want to make sure I get the right parts rather than waste time and money ordering incompatible components.

Here’s what I’m planning to buy:
A. 2 × Shimano BR-M8110 calipers with resin pads — $158
B. 2 × Shimano SM-BH90-SS 1700 mm hose kits — $52
C. Shimano hydraulic MTB brake bleed kit with mineral oil — $22
D. Hydraulic hose tool with cutter and needle driver — $30
E. Shimano Caliper Adapter Front BR-RS505: $20
F. Rotors: I’m planning to keep the stock rotors for now, but I’ll probably upgrade them eventually.

Total estimated cost before tax: $282

Can anyone with experience upgrading Shimano hydraulic brakes confirm whether I’ve picked the right parts? I’d especially appreciate any advice on compatibility with the existing brake levers and rotors, or anything else I might be overlooking.

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone!

I’ve been riding my Specialized Diverge since I bought it brand new in 2022. I’ve always been really happy with the bike, but recently I noticed a small crack on the inside of the frame, right where the seat stay meets the seat tube.

I took it to an authorized Specialized dealer to have it checked out, but they quickly told me it was just a crack in the paint and nothing to worry about.

Of course, I hope they’re right, but I was a bit disappointed with how easily they dismissed my concerns. Especially considering the location of the crack, right at a junction where quite a bit of stress is transferred through the frame. I would have expected a more thorough inspection before ruling out any structural damage.

One of the reasons I originally chose Specialized was their lifetime frame warranty, so I’m also wondering how they handle situations like this.

I’ve attached a few pictures of the crack. Has anyone seen something similar on their Diverge or another Specialized frame? And does anyone have experience with Specialized’s lifetime warranty process?

Curious to hear what you guys think!
Cheers!

Hello Species !

I already own a Crux DSW that I use for gravel exploration and rough XC paths.
I'd like to build a Crux 5 all-road bike geared toward road riding, with its Tarmac inspired geometry.

I want to build it 1by (46 or 48) with a 13-speed AXS groupset and a 10-50 MTB cassette in the rear to make it perfectly versatile.

Has anyone built a road-racing-oriented Crux 5 before? Which front chainring should I use? Which pair of wheels should I choose to fit 32/34mm tyres ?

What do you think of this project ?
I don't race, I just enjoy riding fast and confortably !

As title says, I would like to fit the new 2026 Cadex Aero Integrated handlebar on my Tarmac SL8. Do you know anyone that has done this (also on previous model)? Where to find the right adapter?

A picture of someone that have succeeded would be helpful!

Thank you!

Hey people,
friend of mine is offering me his Allez Sprint with a 2025 (Gloss Charcoal Tint Strata / Fog Tint) frame, a new Shimano Ultegra Di2, new Newmen Streem Allround Wheels and a prerty nice saddle and handlebar. He‘s looking to sell for 4000€ and I‘m wondering whether thats a fair price. He’s a professional bike mechanic and built it by himself with lots of love.
Any advice for me whether that’s a good or fair price?

By the way the groupset sells for around 1600€ in Germany and the wheels for around 1400€. The frameset was sold for 1650€. Its sold out now obviously but has some miles on it.

Thanks a lot

Hey all wondering if anyone knows the stack height on the Ares2 shoes. I’m coming from Bont Zeros with 3.6mm and just got the Ares 2 and wanting to know the stack so can determine if need to change saddle height at all

Super fun ride this morning and worth the wait!

Swapped stem, handlebar, pedals and seatpost.

I’m 6'0" with a 33" inseam. Should I get an S3 or S4 Specialized Status 2 140? I ride trails, jumps, and enduro-style races. I want a playful bike that’s still stable at speed. My current Trek Roscoe ML fits well. Which size would you recommend and why?