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Bike Check: James Reid's Olympic Specialized S-Works Epic


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If this was really the case, why would they have their best candidate (JK) for a win on the heavier option? 

RS1 is far stiffer. Ride one and you'll instantly know what I mean.

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The weight saving game is mind blowing to me , uses titanium bolts but also drills holes in the centre to make them MORE light weight ....not sure I would risk a snapped bolt in the olimpic race even if it saves .00098 of a gram per bolt 

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RS1 is far stiffer. Ride one and you'll instantly know what I mean.

 

I'll have to take your word for it, way above my pay-grade to own one.

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The weight saving game is mind blowing to me , uses titanium bolts but also drills holes in the centre to make them MORE light weight ....not sure I would risk a snapped bolt in the olimpic race even if it saves .00098 of a gram per bolt 

Lots of the top guys will run 3 Ti rotor bolt so save weight.

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I think RS had to come out with something to match the lightweight Fox that others are on.

 

Cool to see him getting some of the international treatment.

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Lots of the top guys will run 3 Ti rotor bolt so save weight.

 

I have for years. Never a problem. Read years ago that Geoff Kabush does it, and he isn't a small chap. If is works for him, guess what.

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Here here.

 

 

The one sworks helmet also changes colour.. complete mind (you know what)[emoji6]

 

Some say that there are a limited number of these helmuts and pairs of skoens available at your local Spaz outlet... I know of at least one Spazhole in the East Rondt with a helmut.

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Even though I won't use it nearly as much as the price tag would warrant, that's one bit of tech I reaaaally want to get hold of.

 

Agreed, I would love to have one and fiddle but cannot justify the price tag and maintenance that comes with it...

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