New bike on it's way

[gnarwhal]

It's the S-works Safire by Specialized. Carbon WSD with an amazing shock system.

Here are the wheels that where handbuilt for her.

Oooooooh!

[SheFly]

Wahine - are those tubeless? I haven't tried that yet, but am thinking about it...

SheFly

[Wahine]

Here are the specs.

frame Specialized SWorks Safire
fork Specialized FutureShock
headset Specialized internal
front der Shimano XTR
rear der SRAM X-0
shifters SRAM X-0
brakes Avid Juicy Ultimate
crankset Truvative Noir XC carbon
cassette SRAM PG990 11-32
chain SRAM PC991
hubs DTSwiss 340
rims Mavic XC717 Disc
spokes DT Revo black, alloy nipples
tires Kenda Blue Groove 2.1, 2.35
handlebar Ritchey WCS Carbon Lo rise
stem Thomson X-2
seatpost Thomson Elite
saddle WTB Diva
grips ODI Ruffian Lock-on
bottle cage Bontrager Race XLite
pedals Shimano XT


I'm embarassed to say I'm not sure about the tires but I believe they have tubes. It doesn't say tubeless anywhere and when my friend and I went over all the details, I was a little overwhelmed. I don't remember any mention of tubeless though.

Some of the specs have already changed a bit depending on parts availability. But that's it in a nutshell.

The frame hasn't arrived at my friend's shop yet so the rest of the build is on hold for the moment. I am soooooooooo excited.

[DirtDiva]

I am soooooooooo jealous. That will be one smokin' hot bike. I'm lusting after one of its less expensive cousins at the moment, but, alas, I'm many dollars short of that dream.

[Wahine]

My frame got shipped to my friend's shop today. It should be there by the end of the week. My friend says he's waiting for one more box of parts and he'll have everything to finish the build!!! I could have a new bike very soon.

[gnarwhal]

My other half got his new bike last night too - He's just taken delivery of a Spesh Pitch FSR...it's pretty...very pretty.

Hope you get yours soon Wahine, i'd be Jonesing for it by now!

[Wahine]

My friend that is doing the build got the frame today but the headset was missing and the cable guides for the down tube. He's been on the horn trying to get it straightened out. Meanwhile he's taken the build as far along as he can...

[Wahine]

It's heeeeeeeeeeeeere!!!!

There are still a couple of minor issues to straighten out, cables to fix, suspension to adjust... but my bike was delivered to me by my friend at about 10:30 last night. So, no ride yet.

But she is spectacular!!!!

[sgtiger]

<jumping up and down>

I hope the first ride makes it well worth the waiting for you, Wahine. Don't have too much fun, 'kay?


ETA: Poor mountain, it won't know what hit 'im.

[sundial]

Wahine, that is a B E A U T I F U L bike. I can't wait for it to get built! You are going to have such a great time with this bike and it will help restore and heal you.

Wahine - are those tubeless? I haven't tried that yet, but am thinking about it...

SheFly, I have Kenda tubeless tires and I won't go back! I don't have to air it up as often and I don't get slow leaks from the teenie thorns that puncture the tires. Go with Stan's.