*Works great my **Latest.Bike** I have a bad knee so I still get exercise but the bike assists me. I am a big guy so I didn’t think it would go as fast but it works great.*
Looks amazing!! Wish my Roval CL50's had the white lettering since I got the same bike color lol. Mine just shipped to my local bike shop. I couldn't find the Quarq Power Meters. Everything is sold out. I splurged and got the Assioma DUO pedals. I'll have to save up for some of those other cool upgrades. Love the handlebar/stem option he picked.
im all caught up in the looks of this sweet specialized bike. im on the fence between it and a bmc road machine. I over 50 and need not be too low in body position (endurance seems to be the way) nor w/ limited gearing even though I love climbs and can hammer. what to do.
I mean look at the williams brothers two of the strongest guys out there for crit races and they are killing it on there sl7s, the sl7 will accelrate faster out of corners and pick up speed quicker from slower speeds, not having to exert more watts being able to save watts for the end
@@GCPerformance18 my local lbs also have this in-stock, so tempted to have a look but too bad not going to get it until i am a better rider with my allez elite.
Great review as always!! Do you have any news for 2022 SL7 with the New shimano dura ace group? heard they were going to bê released around august / september?
I never tried Sram Groupset before but with these reviews, I might give it a trry in my next bike purchase. I currently use a Shimano 5800 105 Groupset with Rim brakes, would love to ride a Sram Groupset with Disc to test the difference :) Much love from the Philippines :)
no it was actually cheaper it came out too like 7500 and also he has the old parts to sell like the wheels the cassette and the crank and stuff like that
@@yonglingng5640 He didn't match any OEM build spec. The group is mixed and the wheels used to come with certain Venge and SL6 OEM builds but separately they are usually quite expensive. If he got discounts for building a complete bike it's also possible to ask for the same benefit on the frame itself.
Errr... im not sure about the US but in Singapore, the cost of that build should cost around $10,000 to $11,000. With such price, you'd be better off getting the Tarmac SL7 Pro with ultegra/force.
this thing is around 7800 all together built and you have nice quality crank and cassette and clx wheels tubeless ready and ceramicbearings and ceramicspeed bottom bracket
I can’t wait until I’m able to ride my 2022 Tarmac. Opted for Zipp 303s, Schwable One tan wall and matte black decals instead of the smoke gray. Few more months of recovery and I’ll be sure to send over a picture.
E3 Dave - That’s the biggest joke and snake oil the bike industry is currently selling to gullible clowns. Spend $8-$10K+ for bikes like this that are less aero and weigh more than numerous bikes you could easily buy just 5 years ago for way less than half this clown price. New suckers born every minute, and plenty of snake oil salesman types to sell them. 😆😆
Does specialized lifetime warranty on frames and wheels, covering "structural defects" mean that if I break my frame or wheels, specialized will replace it for free?
@@GCPerformance18 but not if you crash it. If YOU break the frame, you're gonna pay to replace it. But the Roval Wheels have crash replacement for 2 years.
Could you pls tell duranrider on RUclips how good the S-works Tarmac 7 is. All he does is rubbish them 😀 The aerofly 2's r fabulous. I have a set. But l do agree on the drops if u want 2 change gears or just stay on it they grab u on the wrists. Perhaps splayed drops my be an improvement 👍👌
yea I mean thats his prefernece, I know the bike is great and I am sure he enjoys it too, but his whole channel is around rim brakes.... this bike is amazing!!
He is a ver very good rder in his own right. Yep the SL7 Specialized is a dream bike. He has a bee in his bonnet about rim brakes. He should give it a rest. We all kniw where he stands . I r u de Sl6 disck brakes. They really pulll you up & know rim brake can replicate that.
@@robertphillips3078 he actually shouldnt because manufacturers are trying to kill rim brakes when they are a preferred option for many (lighter, easier maintenance)
My 6 year old Cervelo R3 cost $4K+ less than this nosebleed priced joke, weighs a full pound less than this bike with pedals and cages installed, and is as aero as this bike if not more aero. Total joke that anyone would spend $8k on this bike. Gullible suckers born every minute. LOL 😆
@@GCPerformance18 all that hype and it over 7.5kg what is the point seriously, this is my opinion i have a scot cr1 pro 2006 is the same weight i need to upgrade due to tyre width, happy to spend that kind of money but not to get the same weight as what I've got..
So all bike companies release new bike models mid year. So like June-august the new bikes will be out but some models come out earlier then the others like pre release
7.6 kg 😂 UCI don’t even need to check bike weight limits anymore I’m sorry but the ultimate crit bike is under 7kg with a stiff frame. The SL7 is neither of those.
Who cares about them or any local races? Lolz they were winning when they were on rim brakes too dude. It’s just silly to be riding a disc brake bike for crit racing, surely it’s only due to being sponsored just like pros at the elite level. They pretty much don’t have an option
@@tsc4842 It's funny that you want to pay more money for more weight.If you need discs, then it's ok, but many riders dont need them.And in a year or two I want have any options left to buy rim brake.Because of the sheeps that buy dics yust because they want to be flashy
So far one of my most faveorite builds for this year..... This bike is a beautiful machine!!!
I'll take it!
Agreed! I honestly don’t think anything needs to be changed on this bike for crit racing. Would love to have one myself.
do you own any novatoride pulleys? interested in getting one, they are much more affordable than ceramic speed
*Works great my **Latest.Bike** I have a bad knee so I still get exercise but the bike assists me. I am a big guy so I didn’t think it would go as fast but it works great.*
White bike never fail! Simply beautiful!
always lookspro
Awesome bike - nice to see how much some simple upgrades can improve the bike.
yea it made a big difference, granted the wheels are expensive but I mean thats what the customer wanted
I love the bike too, calling it as simple upgrades is bit of a stretch :) all these upgrades would have cost around 3k to 4k, but worth it.
Just pulled the trigger on the dark blue. Super excited.
The white decals on the wheels look really good against the white frame
yea the white on white looks really good
I have the same tarmac, and mine is kinda a custom build at this point! Had to get these handlebars after seeing them on this build!
very nice this bike is such a beast
Holy shift!🤣
hahahahha
What parts of the bike did the dog laying on the floor help install?
hahahah the whole cockpit
Enjoy watching your videos. Just can’t get my hands on anything here in SE Louisiana right now. Keep getting told 2023.
yea I know trust me we are all going through it
Can i build the sl7 pro with mechanical groupset?
yes you can you just need the correct headset spacers
Looks amazing!! Wish my Roval CL50's had the white lettering since I got the same bike color lol. Mine just shipped to my local bike shop. I couldn't find the Quarq Power Meters. Everything is sold out. I splurged and got the Assioma DUO pedals. I'll have to save up for some of those other cool upgrades. Love the handlebar/stem option he picked.
I know I wish they would make there wheels in white options for every model I dont know why they dotn
Nice bike, watched this review twice already
Thanks so much I had fun dsoing this build I miss it, the customer sold it
Ugh, why would they sell such a beauty!
This is what I was talking about. Rival with red is almost equal to if not weighs less than force.
How much will it cost if all is done in shop.
it came out to around 7900-8000
Damn... specialized is the Jeff Bezos of the cycling world... and they’re bending me over the knee.
lmfaooooo I died when I read this
do the comps come with the cover for the front Derailleur
they do not, but ytou can get them whereever
Hey bud, can you make a video showing how to fit the ceramic speed on the new rival?
I think it’s the same way to be honest. I havnt heard anything different
finally SRAM puts some hoods that look much better
Yea it looks way better
im all caught up in the looks of this sweet specialized bike. im on the fence between it and a bmc road machine. I over 50 and need not be too low in body position (endurance seems to be the way) nor w/ limited gearing even though I love climbs and can hammer. what to do.
go witht he specialized you are going to love it, I have so many people hwo come from the road machine platform to buy the sl7
@@GCPerformance18 but if it’s a crit geared bike?
what you guys think of the giant TCR advance disc 2 ? I will upgrade the wheels after
I need to see some of those, I have to get myhands on some giant bikes
This bike is a good-value bike and feels quite nice, there's not much to fault about it. It's not as heavy and travel-unfriendly as the Émonda SL.
This is a sick build, looking to build my own race bike and thinking starting with an SL7 comp is a good starting point
It’s a great starting point, and you can really make it your own
Does the SL7 comp comes with the integrated bike computer mount?
it does not, it only comes on the pro and sworks
@@GCPerformance18 do specialized sell the mount? how much is it? thanks before
That’s a lovely bike! 😍
I agree:)
Beautiful bike! His Venge is definitely the better Crit bike though. The SL7 is indeed nice and probably more versatile.
I mean look at the williams brothers two of the strongest guys out there for crit races and they are killing it on there sl7s, the sl7 will accelrate faster out of corners and pick up speed quicker from slower speeds, not having to exert more watts being able to save watts for the end
@@GCPerformance18 very true. But in all fairness, the Williams brothers would be fast on Schwinns. Hahahahaha
What looks better? The white one or the teal/blue?
I like the teal alot but I like color more
Shoutout to my boy florida wind!
Sick bike btw
lmao hell yea!!
Did you find out of Ceramicspeed OSPW can work with the new Rival?
yes it can work
Great bike. Good and smart mix of parts.
yea it is very nnice looksing
That bike needs to be in a picture frame on a wall
its so nice!!!
Amazing looking bike
I have the same comp color
hoping to upgrade to the same wheels in the future
white on white Looks so damm good
yea thatcolor is so nice!!!
@@GCPerformance18 Still replying here, Man you are great!
Sick stuff, this is as close of having 105, basic frame and killer wheel but basic kit (which is not the case as owner changed to his own kit)
yea it is a nice build
@@GCPerformance18 my local lbs also have this in-stock, so tempted to have a look but too bad not going to get it until i am a better rider with my allez elite.
How is this lighter than Sagan’s current s works sl7 at the Giro ? 7.8kg with all top of the line. Unbelievable!!!
hahahhaha I do not know and are u weighing your bike with cages and everything? because this one is ujust the pedals
GC Performance cages and wahoo mount yes. But still this is a rival group for the most part. Ha! Smh Great video man !
Great review as always!!
Do you have any news for 2022 SL7 with the New shimano dura ace group? heard they were going to bê released around august / september?
I have no news yet but if I hear or see something I will let youknow
is that sram rival etap you got 7.6kg for total bike weight?? i wonder if it replaced with ultegra di2
Shit or maybe even new Ultegra!!!
those white decals make it look fast........
looks like a grand tour bike :) lol
Very slick build
this thing is a money bike!!! I am in love with it
@@GCPerformance18 very well done...I bet it just flys too
What city and state is your bike shop located out of?
Deerfield beach Florida.
Name of shop bicycle generation
Beautiful setup...I really like the new SL7 Comp 🔥
That Zipp handlebar 🚨
the bike is so nice!!
I'd like to set One up just like this. How tall is the owner? 6'4"?
Thanks
The owner is 5 10 so he is a 54. You would need a xxl a size 61 for that height
Thanks for reply. Love your detailed reviews!
Some pro racers use 2 sizes smaller than manufacturer "recommended size".
That bike looks 🔥🔥🔥🔥
looks amazing
Great build 💯 %!! Love the capabilities with the Rival setup and the ability to customize the bike using the same frame of the pro !
yea the bike turned out to be so great
I never tried Sram Groupset before but with these reviews, I might give it a trry in my next bike purchase. I currently use a Shimano 5800 105 Groupset with Rim brakes, would love to ride a Sram Groupset with Disc to test the difference :) Much love from the Philippines :)
go with this new rival you will be in love, it is so smooth shifting and so nice to ride
Lovely bike but the best crit bike is the allez sprint with roval wheels
I mean some of the top criut riders in the world are riding the sl7 right now
Nice. Quick question, is the SRAM Red etap AXS front derailleur compatible with FORCE etap AXS rear derailleur and shifters?
Yes, it is
@@GCPerformance18 Thank you, just looking at cutting wait if I decide to go 2x.
Great videos btw! I love watching your bike reviews!
Thank you so much and I am glad you enjoy them :)
Nice looking bike and the rival looks great but it weighs is the same as my steel bike with campy bikes are getting heavier.
yea but this will ride way smoother and also at top end speeds carry you better because of the aero frame
Beautiful
Thank you
That rig is nice! Love the paint.
yea this bike is so nice
GCP número uno 🙏👍🔥🇵🇷💯
Thank you so much my friedn!!!
Let me get this straight, this is a comp build with lighter wheels and handlebar made it to sub 17lbs?
yes
Outta balance rear wheel damn
lol that is all rovals
What was the total cost for this build ?
it was around 8k
Love the look of the hood. Better than the 👽 hood. Give me this one. How much is that build?
lmaooo looking around 7500 with everything so under the price of a pro build which is a really solid build for sure
Wouldn't it be cheaper just building up a frame? Is the second level SL7 frame no longer available?
no it was actually cheaper it came out too like 7500 and also he has the old parts to sell like the wheels the cassette and the crank and stuff like that
Frame-up builds cost more than factory-built bikes if you try to match the spec to said bike you're using as a base.
@@yonglingng5640
He didn't match any OEM build spec. The group is mixed and the wheels used to come with certain Venge and SL6 OEM builds but separately they are usually quite expensive. If he got discounts for building a complete bike it's also possible to ask for the same benefit on the frame itself.
Is the comp 9r or 10r carbon?
10r
🔥🔥🔥
Thank you
WTH!! Holy shift alright
16lbs 12oz ?? How is that possible? With rival..
I have a setup with Reynolds 58/62 all Red no FD and can’t get below 17lbs
the wheels and tires are a really nice set
Errr... im not sure about the US but in Singapore, the cost of that build should cost around $10,000 to $11,000. With such price, you'd be better off getting the Tarmac SL7 Pro with ultegra/force.
I think the pro is cheaper than this build. We'll of course thats from a Singapore market point of view.
this thing is around 7800 all together built and you have nice quality crank and cassette and clx wheels tubeless ready and ceramicbearings and ceramicspeed bottom bracket
@@GCPerformance18 The sl7 by itself is already $7800 in Singapore lol
@@GCPerformance18 Singapore market is not the most friendly in terms of pricing :(
Looks like a storm trooper skin
it does look really good :)
Just looking at that bike makes my old man neck ache. I’ll stick with my allez😜
Your old neck and mine. I'm sticking with my Roubaix.
we can raise it back up for you
Okay that is a nice looking bike. 👍🏻🔥
agreed
great bike looks strong 7kg is fast my bike is 15 kk...
I can’t wait until I’m able to ride my 2022 Tarmac.
Opted for Zipp 303s, Schwable One tan wall and matte black decals instead of the smoke gray.
Few more months of recovery and I’ll be sure to send over a picture.
I am looking forward to it and I hope whatever ur healing from you get better soon
@@GCPerformance18 Broken clavicle from cycling accident.
Much love mate.
Where are you getting the decals from? I'm interested in doing the same.
@@carlosb555 A company in LA that orders them from Specialized themselves I believe. Ask your LBS and I’m sure they have connections to snag decals.
Awesome upgrade! So what's the new weight?
the weight is at the beginning of the vvideo on the scale
Hot AF!!!!
helll yea
Thing is a ghost
its a beast
@@GCPerformance18 absolutely beautiful
i want buy
I have more coming in there store very soon
jesus how poor am i if people can afford this kinda machine as a "second" bike..................GC dude u gotta hook me up!!!! lol
lmaooooo if you ever come to buy one I will give u a deal lol
@@GCPerformance18 if i was ever in the states around the florida region u would be the first i would hit up dude
Lovely build but my winter bike weighs 7.1kg.
is your winter bike discr brakes with the newest sram 12 speed wireless?
E3 Dave - That’s the biggest joke and snake oil the bike industry is currently selling to gullible clowns. Spend $8-$10K+ for bikes like this that are less aero and weigh more than numerous bikes you could easily buy just 5 years ago for way less than half this clown price.
New suckers born every minute, and plenty of snake oil salesman types to sell them. 😆😆
Does specialized lifetime warranty on frames and wheels, covering "structural defects" mean that if I break my frame or wheels, specialized will replace it for free?
yes as long as you are original owner and can provide proof of purchase then yes
@@GCPerformance18 but not if you crash it. If YOU break the frame, you're gonna pay to replace it. But the Roval Wheels have crash replacement for 2 years.
Beautiful, but heavy af.
its not that bad
thats not a comp anymore, thats a sl7 Pro now
hahahhaha
They got rid of that beautiful silver lettering 😭
I kind of like the gun metal look better
@@GCPerformance18 The abalone and white was Soo unique! It shimmered depending on how the light was hitting it
16lbs? He'll be 'aight
thats what I am saying
Watching this super bike making me think how poor i am. LoL
lmao I jsut get to build them not ride them
Bought wife a white Orbea Orca....never again. Gets dirty so fast. Weird cause I only buy white cars.
I mean any bike u buy will get dirty
Could you pls tell duranrider on RUclips how good the S-works Tarmac 7 is. All he does is rubbish them 😀 The aerofly 2's r fabulous. I have a set. But l do agree on the drops if u want 2 change gears or just stay on it they grab u on the wrists. Perhaps splayed drops my be an improvement 👍👌
He shouldnt bother you if you like the bike
yea I mean thats his prefernece, I know the bike is great and I am sure he enjoys it too, but his whole channel is around rim brakes.... this bike is amazing!!
He is a ver very good rder in his own right. Yep the SL7 Specialized is a dream bike. He has a bee in his bonnet about rim brakes. He should give it a rest. We all kniw where he stands . I r u de Sl6 disck brakes. They really pulll you up & know rim brake can replicate that.
@@robertphillips3078 he actually shouldnt because manufacturers are trying to kill rim brakes when they are a preferred option for many (lighter, easier maintenance)
Honestly a little bit to heavy, not really Aero and much to expensive
okayyyy dude
My 6 year old Cervelo R3 cost $4K+ less than this nosebleed priced joke, weighs a full pound less than this bike with pedals and cages installed, and is as aero as this bike if not more aero.
Total joke that anyone would spend $8k on this bike. Gullible suckers born every minute. LOL 😆
Very nice but too heavy
its not that bad
@@GCPerformance18 all that hype and it over 7.5kg what is the point seriously, this is my opinion i have a scot cr1 pro 2006 is the same weight i need to upgrade due to tyre width, happy to spend that kind of money but not to get the same weight as what I've got..
First
hell yea I missed seeing these :)
@@GCPerformance18 ironically the "first" time I've done this
I dont understand the logic of releasing year 2022 bike, yet we are still in year 2021. Please....
So all bike companies release new bike models mid year. So like June-august the new bikes will be out but some models come out earlier then the others like pre release
Bad a$$
yea it came out nice
7.6 kg 😂
UCI don’t even need to check bike weight limits anymore
I’m sorry but the ultimate crit bike is under 7kg with a stiff frame.
The SL7 is neither of those.
ur crazy man
Crit bike with disc brakes? What an oxymoron.
lmaooooooooo tell that to the williams brothers who are dominating crit races with discs
Who cares about them or any local races? Lolz they were winning when they were on rim brakes too dude. It’s just silly to be riding a disc brake bike for crit racing, surely it’s only due to being sponsored just like pros at the elite level. They pretty much don’t have an option
@@astrayagrarian Its funny that people can be so sour just because the industry switched to disc brakes.
@@tsc4842 It's funny that you want to pay more money for more weight.If you need discs, then it's ok, but many riders dont need them.And in a year or two I want have any options left to buy rim brake.Because of the sheeps that buy dics yust because they want to be flashy
@@volvofh800 The bike industry wouldn’t have switched to disc brakes if most people wanted rim brakes.