doesn't specialized typically run on a 2-year cycle, where year 1 they introduce the 'new' version, then in year 2 they just introduce new colorways and make small changes to the builds, things like drivetrain, brakes, colorways, etc?
sgtrobo wrote:doesn't specialized typically run on a 2-year cycle, where year 1 they introduce the 'new' version, then in year 2 they just introduce new colorways and make small changes to the builds, things like drivetrain, brakes, colorways, etc?
Yes, it typically is at least two years. The Venge went several years without a significant change.
Thanks for the replies! I too am not expecting any type of frame change for 2019 given it was all new this year, instead more curious about what smaller changes there may be with specific models such as the Comp:\n\n1) Will it be going to 1X?\n2) Will Specialized incorporate a lockout on Future Shock?\n3) New 105 disc specific shifters?\n\n\n
typically the model releases start to happen in June with a few models starting to get released now. When they ship depends on how much inventory they had on hand.
sgtrobo wrote:doesn't specialized typically run on a 2-year cycle, where year 1 they introduce the 'new' version, then in year 2 they just introduce new colorways and make small changes to the builds, things like drivetrain, brakes, colorways, etc?
More than 2 years. With all the tech they put into the Diverge and the Roubaix I wouldn't expect anything major for a while. That would cost them a fortune to redesign early
GOTA wrote:More than 2 years. With all the tech they put into the Diverge and the Roubaix I wouldn't expect anything major for a while. That would cost them a fortune to redesign early
\nSpecialized was obviously able to deliver a stem-mounted Future Shock lockout/adjustment for the pros at this year’s Paris-Roubaix.
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\nWhether they’ll deliver that to paying customers in the upcoming model year remains to be seen.
roder wrote:1) Will it be going to 1X? 3) New 105 disc specific shifters?
IMO 1x12 is the future for gravel, CX and MTB I also expect disc to dominate all but the low end, and at the 105 price point I'd be surprised to see mechanical/cable.
I disagree with those who expect disc to take over road in the near future. Friends on hydro disc road bikes love 'em, but I can lock up rim brakes and crash under all conditions. If the rim is wet and slick, so is the pavement. Just one man's opinion...
So it looks like the Carbon Comp Diverge got an upgrade to Ultegra R8020 hydro with a matching $600 price hike. The specs posted say the frame is BB386, with a PF30 Praxis bottom bracket, I guess to fit the Zayante crankset?
Also looks like the alloy E5 gets a proper threaded 68mm bottom bracket and R7000 brifters with mechanical disc. 🤔
also note, "C38 wheelset" on the new Expert, along with a $1k price boost. I'm betting that's a 38mm tall carbon "offroad" wheelset to bridge the gap between the CL50 and the SLX24 for their CX and gravel bikes.
