- In my previous post I wrote: If the need for oil was not so great would there be a need to keep 14 permanent military bases in Iraq, as well as the occupation of Baghdad? That number, 14 permanent military bases, was based on statements by Chalmers Johnson in the movie Why We Fight. According to an article published yesterday by The McClatchy Wires, the US is negotiating a SOFA (Status Of Forces Agreement) with Iraq for 58 military bases.
- And totally unrelated to oil or geopolitics, I do not have a Specialized Roubaix Comp Triple from 2006, oops! I have a Specialized Roubaix from 2006. I should have had a closer look at the Specialized Archives and I would have known a lot earlier. See here is the Comp Triple:
Notice the black (carbon) frame and the Ultegra rear derailleur? Well okay you can't see the make of the derailleur but here are the specs for the Comp Triple:
FRAME Specialized FACT 6r carbon, triple monocoque construction, compact design, Zertz seatstay inserts
FORK Specialized FACT carbon monocoque construction with Zertz inserts
HEADSET Specialized Mindset, 1 1/8" integrated threadless, sealed cartridge bearings, carbon 20mm cone with two 5mm alloy spacers
STEM Specialized Pro-Set lightweight stem, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4- position adjustable
HANDLEBARS Specialized Zertz Pro handlebar, racing drop, 31.8 clamp
TAPE Body Geometry Bar Phat, cork ribbon with 2.5mm gel padding
FRONT BRAKE Shimano 105
REAR BRAKE Shimano 105
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano 105, 10-speed, STI, flight deck compatible
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano 105, 10-speed, STI, flight deck compatible
CASSETTE Shimano 105, 12-27t
CHAIN Shimano 105, 10-speed
CRANKSET FSA SL-K MegaExo, 2-piece carbon crankset
CHAINRINGS 53x39x30T
BOTTOM BRACKET FSA integrated, alloy exterior cartridge bearings
PEDALS Composite-body test ride pedals
RIMS Alex ALX 298R alloy double wall rim, stainless eyelets, machined sidewalls
FRONT HUB Alex ALX 298R, two cartridge bearings, 20 hole, QR
REAR HUB Alex ALX 298R, 24 hole, aluminum freehub body, four cartridge bearings, QR
SPOKES Stainless 14g
FRONT TIRE Specialized All Condition Pro, 700 x 23c, aramid bead, 120TPI
REAR TIRE Specialized All Condition Pro, 700 x 23c, aramid bead, 120TPI
TUBES Specialized presta tube
SADDLE Body Geometry Avatar, microfiber cover, gel padding
SEAT POST Specialized Pavé FACT carbon seatpost with Zertz insert, 27.2mm
SEAT BINDER Specialized CNC, Alloy
NOTES Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual
I just figured the store I bought my bike from had downgraded it to lower the price, I was wrong, the bike I own is this:
Of course I've already done some pretty significant upgrades and there are still some big upgrades coming down the pipeline, but here are the factory specs:
FRAME Specialized E5, Columbus SLX fully manipulated tubing, compact design, FACT carbon seatstays with Zertz inserts
FORK Specialized FACT carbon monocoque fork with Zertz
HEADSET Specialized Mindset, 1 1/8" integrated threadless, sealed cartridge bearings, carbon 20mm cone with two 5mm alloy spacers
STEM Specialized Pro, 3D forged alloy, 31.8mm bar clamp, 4- position adjustable
HANDLEBARS Specialized Zertz Comp handlebar, racing drop, 31.8 clamp (upgraded - carbon fibre, don't have the name or model handy)
TAPE Body Geometry Bar Phat, cork ribbon w/2.5mm gel padding (upgraded - old tape replaced when the Aerobar was installed)
FRONT BRAKE Dual pivot, forged alloy, w/cartridge multi-condition pads
REAR BRAKE Dual pivot, forged alloy, w/cartridge multi-condition pads
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano 105, 9-speed, STI, flight deck compatible
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano 105, 9-speed, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano 105, 9-speed, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano 105, 9-speed, STI, flight deck compatible
CASSETTE Shimano HG50, 12-25t
CHAIN Shimano HG73, 9-speed
CRANKSET FSA Gossamer MegaExo, 2-piece crankset
CHAINRINGS 52x42x30T
BOTTOM BRACKET FSA integrated, exterior cartridge bearings, alloy
PEDALS Composite-body test ride pedals (upgraded - Shimano 105s, never used with test ride pedals)
RIMS Alex AT400, 700c double wall rim, machined sidewalls, spoke eyelets or Shimano WH560 (Will upgrade wheels later today, to something really nice, if possible.)
FRONT HUB Specialized forged alloy, 28 hole, double sealed bearings, QR (see Rims above)
REAR HUB Specialized forged alloy, 28 hole, double sealed bearings, cassette, QR (see Rims above)
SPOKES Stainless 14g (see Rims above)
FRONT TIRE Specialized All Condition Pro, 700 x 23c, aramid bead, 120TPI
REAR TIRE Specialized All Condition Pro, 700 x 23c, aramid bead, 120TPI
TUBES Specialized standard presta tube, 0.9mm thickness (not anymore, both have had to be replaced... saw that comming!)
SADDLE Body Geometry Avatar, microfiber cover, gel padding (upgraded to Specialized Toupe)
SEAT POST Specialized Pavé, FACT carbon seatpost with Zertz insert, 27.2mm
SEAT BINDER Specialized CNC, alloy
NOTES Chain stay protector, reflectors, chain catcher, clear coat, owners manual (cough, cough, BULL SHIT!! Chain stay protector is a cheap plastic film that I covered completely with a carbon fibre protector, I ripped the reflectors off within hours of getting the bike home and never saw an owners manual.)
As noted above, I am upgrading the wheels tonight if I get a chance and I have obtained through my nefarious means a Shimano Ultegra Sl 6603-G triple road group which I will upgrade shortly, includes, 11-23 cassette and a 52/39/30 chain rings. I will take some pretty pictures when all the upgrades are completed. (Yes I know upgrading the group was a pretty dumb thing to do, but hey the economics in this case were pretty compelling - I did a full cost benefit analysis.)
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