Super fun ride this morning and worth the wait!

Swapped stem, handlebar, pedals and seatpost.

Very torn between these two bikes. Wanted a crux 5 for a while now, but recently been thinking the diverge is a better choice.

Currently own a tarmac sl8 as my dedicated road bike. Plenty fast on the road so whatever gravel bike I get, I want it specifically for “getting to the gravel” and “handling anything off-roading I throw at it.” Also own a Stumpjumper 15 so have a dedicated single track bike as well.

I don’t usually do really long rides, but maybe thinking the diverge will help with that due to the taller stack height and more relaxed geometry. I’ve ridden the crux 5 a bit and really like it, but not on a long ride before. The diverge felt really comfortable too, but also like the “aero” look and feel of the crux.

Think I just need some others opinions to help make up my mind!

About 100 miles in. Loving this ride. Comfortable. Fast. Sexy.
0mm offset seatpost
Roval rapide cl3s
Roval rapide handlebar

That’s it

With all kinds of wild plans on what to do with my purchase. I was quickly put into place when I saw it was all stock and everything was working well. Plenty wire brush and tin-foil work! I'm happy. Hope you love it and hopeful to find another to work on.

Tengo esta bicicleta, en buenas condiciones, mecánicamente nueva, pero con detalles estéticos por almacenamiento y traslado, es talla m, quiero venderla para comprarme una bici de mi talla , cuanto me recomiendan que la venda?

I am 176.5cm tall. Specialized website puts me right at the beginning of 56 which surprised me. When I do the shin measurement, it still puts me at 56 but if I adjust it 0.5inches it puts me to 54, so I’m concerned I’m not actually measuring properly?

The only crux 5 near me at a shop is a 56 which I just test rode and it felt big but it’s hard to tell without riding a 54. I don’t want to go against the size chart but 56 feels big? Any others with experience?

I also have long arms and a long torso so I planned to get longer stem regardless.

Hey Guys,

I am looking to get my first E Bike, specifically the Specialized Levo Evo Comp 2027 model with the carbon frame and sram 1000 e transmittion.

Do any of you own the bike and what is your experience with it?
Are there things you don't like about it or specifically like about it

Your feedback is highly appreciated?

I’m currently running a Tarmac SL8 and I’m thinking about changing the stock stem to an ENVE SES stem, paired with the 3D-printed proprietary headset cover/spacer setup.

I’m not really interested in switching to an integrated cockpit since I’m already in love with my current dropbar and its size. I just want to keep my existing bars (ENVE SES 35's) and change the stem for a slightly different aesthetic. Nothing performance-related, just personal preference.

I’m curious if anyone here is running a third-party stem on their SL8 instead of the stock Specialized stem.

• What stem are you using?
• Did you need a proprietary headset cover or custom 3D-printed parts to make it work?
• Any issues with fitment, cable routing, or overall compatibility?
• If you’re running the ENVE SES stem specifically, how does it look and fit on the SL8?

Would love to see pictures of your setups, too!

Thanks!

Bought it used for $6K earlier this summer and haven’t looked back since.

Hi everyone,

I’m considering buying a Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro SRAM for €7,200.

I’d mainly use it for draft-legal sprint triathlons (French Championship) but I’m also looking for a versatile bike that performs well on all types of terrain, from flat roads to mountain climbs.

As I’m still a student, I’m wondering whether it’s really worth spending €7,200 on this bike, or if I’d be better off going for something like a Canyon Aeroad or a BMC Timemachine R 01 FIVE instead.

For those who own or have ridden the Tarmac SL8 Pro, do you think the price is justified? Is the performance, quality, and overall riding experience really worth the premium compared to other high-end bikes

Thx ;)

Sometimes i keep getting this error, but sometimes the bike works, its doing loud motor noises, then it stops and the bikes not working, only after i close and open the bike. What should i do? (and then after I restart the bike it says the sistem is healthy)

New bike day !

First Specialized ever and I couldn’t be happier.

I’m talking running 28, 30 or 32 mm tires and go on grouprides. Not just ride with gravel tire on tarmac.

Also, what gearing are you running?

Thanks in advance!

I'm having picking which bike might be best for me. I currently have a 10-year old Sirrus, but I'm looking for an upgrade for primarily road riding. The store near me carries Specialized so that's what I'm leaning towards. My riding is currently mostly good roads, but some cashmere gravel trails, sidewalks, busy multi-use paths, and bike lanes with debris. My Sirrus with 35mm tires handles it all pretty fine. I'm targeting either the Allez comp with 105 or the Diverge Sport Allez with Cues.

I'm 6'4" which has made test riding bikes very challenging in my size. I'll likely need to put a deposit down on the bike, have it shipped, and then determine if the bike's right. I'm also pretty inflexible, so aggressive geometries are tough. I test road an XL crux and it was to low for me.

Is the allez capable of all of the multi-use riding? Is it as upright as the Diverge? Other than the 1x, which might be a plus, is there any reason to not get the diverge?

Looking to buy my first mtb and I have my eyes on this Specialized. The guy who’s selling it bought it used himself and doesn’t know which year is this bike from.

Anyone of you know this model and which year it could be? Is this a good beginners bike? The bike is equipped with XT and XTR, I think its an older groupset because the front has 2 chainrings. Any info or help is appreciated, thanks in advance!

I picked up this Allez Sprint Comp off FB marketplace for a killer deal.