Sepcialized Roubaix review

Price Paid:$1,400.00
User rating:

(4.6)
Would buy again from this company: Yes
Used product for: 4 months
# of logged workouts:

"I bought this bike to replace a Cervelo Soloist, the Cervelo was way too twitchy for me. So bad that I started to get speed wobbles going at higher speeds. I wanted to get a stable, comfortable bike that I can ride for long distances. I think this one fits the bill."RalBorseth

(4)

Fit

Specialized bikes run a little small compared to what I'm used to. My bike is a 58, I've ridden 54-56. I like the geometry of the bike as well. More upright, not as stretched out.

(5)

Comfort

Main selling point for me. I wanted something that would feel comfortable to ride in a century. So I place a higher premium on comfort over performance

(4)

Durability

My first carbon bike so I don't really know. The aluminum bikes that I've owned last forever. (I've still got a Cannondale R200 that I bought in 95 with down tube shifters!)

(5)

Value

Normally this bike runs $1800 plus, I picked it up late last fall at the lbs for $1400. They were making room for the 2011 models.

(5)

Appearance

Very nice. I bought the black frame, sweet paint job.

(5)

Customer Service

Local bike shop is the best. Haven't dealt with the manufacturer.

(4)

Performance

So far so good, I'll get back to you in the spring after I've had a chance to put some serious miles on it.

Strengths

Carbon frame, comfortable.

Weakness

I'm not going to be winning any time trials on this bike. But then again, I couldn't do that even if I was riding Lances bike!

Buyers clubRoubaix

10 people use
301 workouts logged
12909.07 miles / 819.97 hours logged