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Pro bikes: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 Team HTC-High Road

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Category: Specialized

Published on Wednesday, 04 May 2011 07:36

Written by Luca Salvatelli

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Team HTC-High Road take since this season Specialized bikes S-Works Tarmac SL3. All athletes are using the same technical material. The frame Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 is currently among the lightest frames, with a weight that falls below 900 grams. Characteristic of the large pipe section and the over-size bottom bracket area. The frame is made from high modulus carbon monocoque, stratified in different ways depending on different areas of the frame. In 2011 model is different fork stems, more rigid, although the weight remains the same, just over 300 grams. The headset is tapered with bearing 1 inch and 1/8 and 1 inch and 1/2. Very large chainstays tubes, more finer the seatstays tubes. The top tube has a slightly curved. The bikes are then assembled with the Dura Ace Di2 group, with controls, brakes, crank, sprocket, chain, front and rear derailleur. The battery is located under the oblique tube. Many athletes use the cranks with SRM power detector. The pedals are always Dura Ace. The Pro seatpost is carbon fiber, while the saddle is Fi'zi:k. Stems and handlebar are Pro aluminum; only Mark Cavendish uses a stem Pro in carbon fiber, Vibe Track model, weighing 235 grams and specific to the track. The strong British sprinter obviously wants the best of rigidity; also on the Cavendish's bike is also placed additional commands Di2, specific for the sprinters. The wheels are carbon fiber high-profile rims and tubes Continental. The bottle cage Elite are. A bike at the limit of weight regulation, very stiff and competitive. Very nice assembly. A great bike.