….and the very lousy Specialized's quality check :madmax::madmax: Very bad paint job and a cable housing that looked like was an appetizer for mice. LBS already alerted,I'll get a new frame sometimes in hopefully late january. In the mean time I was told I can keep using the bike as it is ( really ?? :skip: )
The bike performs flawlessly. We are light years away from the 2012 Expert I've owned. For those of you out there familiar with a Lefty equipped Cannondale F29 the handling is pretty much there…and it's not a WC frame we're talking about ! Just amazing. Also I don't feel stretched the way I used to feel on my old 2012. Once again Specialized's size L for those who like me are 6.ft is perfect.
Upgrades are XTR cassette,chain and shifters. Easton Carbon bar and XTR pedals. With only one bottle cage,XTR pedals,tubeless with sealant setup the bike weight at 11.3 kg. Did not bother with the 2nd bottle cage and the SWAT box as I always carry a backpack. I have to say tho that the SWAT box sort of complete the design of the bike so I'll see in the next days.
Can anybody confirm if the SWAT box comes Co2 kit aswell? Mine did not…is that right ?
I was not fully convinced about the full red color but I'm loving it. It gives the idea of an instant classic Specialized 2009/2010 color or maybe a test bike,wich to me means no frills,just go out and ride this thing,fast !!
The chipped paint brakes my heart but there is nothing I can do about it.
The Brain truly is a lot more small bump compliant,not crazy about it. I've had to play a bit with the Autosag but once again used my own preference pressure.
Some pics and the final family shot. Stumpy FSR is for sale,Roval Control trail SL wheels did not make the trick in making it more livelier….:nono:
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The bike performs flawlessly. We are light years away from the 2012 Expert I've owned. For those of you out there familiar with a Lefty equipped Cannondale F29 the handling is pretty much there…and it's not a WC frame we're talking about ! Just amazing. Also I don't feel stretched the way I used to feel on my old 2012. Once again Specialized's size L for those who like me are 6.ft is perfect.
Upgrades are XTR cassette,chain and shifters. Easton Carbon bar and XTR pedals. With only one bottle cage,XTR pedals,tubeless with sealant setup the bike weight at 11.3 kg. Did not bother with the 2nd bottle cage and the SWAT box as I always carry a backpack. I have to say tho that the SWAT box sort of complete the design of the bike so I'll see in the next days.
Can anybody confirm if the SWAT box comes Co2 kit aswell? Mine did not…is that right ?
I was not fully convinced about the full red color but I'm loving it. It gives the idea of an instant classic Specialized 2009/2010 color or maybe a test bike,wich to me means no frills,just go out and ride this thing,fast !!
The chipped paint brakes my heart but there is nothing I can do about it.
The Brain truly is a lot more small bump compliant,not crazy about it. I've had to play a bit with the Autosag but once again used my own preference pressure.
Some pics and the final family shot. Stumpy FSR is for sale,Roval Control trail SL wheels did not make the trick in making it more livelier….:nono:
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