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Preview Specialized 2011

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Category: Specialized

Published on Wednesday, 30 June 2010 13:31

Written by Luca Salvatelli

Specialized has presented the news for 2011. All new the Roubaix SL3. The new model has a more rigid chassis, but same time comfortable, thanks to Zertz elastomer inserts on the fork and on the rear stay. Were used in different types of carbon according to different areas of the frame so as to have a frame that absorbs more shots coming from the road, keeping intetta the ability to transfer power to the rear wheel. Down to 100 grams the weight of the frame, which now reaches 965 grams in size 56. Also available Di2, compatible with Shimano.

The bike Secteur remains unchanged, but now is available with the Sram group Apex.

The model is Tarmac SL3 been updated with a new fork stiffer.

All new Allez model with a new chassis that is based on the Tarmac. 20% stiffer than the old model the new Allez aluminum frame is available in two versions known as E5 and A1. The E5 has serious steering cone and is lighter than 75 grams from the model A1 that has several traditional steering.

Presented a new cyclocross bike, Crux model, which replaces the famous Tricross, but a model for cyclocross unprecedented high level. Allez E5 comes from the new chassis and will be available as well assembled bike frame kit.

Confirmed the two models stopwatch Transition and Shiv.

Mtb sector also is full of news with the new Epic, completely revised with a new chassis design. The new frame is lighter and adopt a new standard for the bottom bracket Pressfit 30BB. Also new wheels Roval dedicated to this model, adopting a new rear axle by 12 millimeters.

In all models, then the transmission will be adopted 2x10, both groups that Shimano SRAM. New version has 29-inch wheels.

This measure wheel has been extended to some models for women.

Also the model Safire have a new rear suspension.