Summary: specialized roubaix elite.nice looking bike great to ride, but for front mech gear changers first one broken after 104miles, second after 22miles any one had same probs.and tryin to get a repair a dam nitemare EVANS not want to no
Strengths: the name
Weaknesses: shimano 105 front gear changer rubbish
Similar Products Used: specialized allez spot on
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Summary: I have been happy with my Roubaix. It has 105 front and back with carbon forks and seat post. I think it was a good deal. The bike climbs well and is great for weekend riding and tours. I can ride 20-100 miles without trouble.
Strengths: Components for the price
Weaknesses: I'm not expert on this, but I think the wheels could be better.
Similar Products Used: Allez
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Summary: I've had the Roubaix for almost a year, over 1,500 miles and it still performs like a champ. Now that I'm a stronger rider, I really like how it handles and how I'm able to grow with the bike. I rented a Cannondale for a week while on vacation and it's a nice bike, but no Roubaix.
Strengths: I hated hills on my old bike, now I love them w/my granny gears. Flats are amazing too. I can really pull away on the flats. Best component is the Zertz!
Weaknesses: Some of the components are very entry level. They do the job but I may upgrade in the future.
Similar Products Used: Old Schwinn, Cannondale Synapse (for a week)
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Summary: Purchased the bike for 1400 w/pedals and shoes to boot from the Bicycle Show and got a good deal in Canada given that Tax is included. For those of you who don't know, tax here WAS 15%! First time I rode it, I fell in love with it ;) This coming from an MTB guy to road.
Strengths: Good geometry (of course everyone's a bit different). Good overall setup and group (105s pretty much) minus the wheels and crankset. Had a FSA Gossamer (SP) installed on it instead.
Weaknesses: Crappy wheelset! Alex Rims 400 series are dead heavy. They've held up for about 5-600 km now and once they break, i'm getting kysiriums instead.
Similar Products Used: first road bike.
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Bike Setup: 105 Ultegra mix Look pedals Wonderful Michelin Tires
Summary: I have a 2004 model but for some reason thats not an option here. In any event... This bike is amazing! I ride about 45 miles at a time with guys who have custom made Sevens. I keep up no problem. There is Carbon Everywhere! Fork, Seat post, Seat stays, Headset. This is really a great bang for the buck.
Strengths: Carbon fused onto the aluminum frame everywhere! Awesome comfort level. Also Quick for a "comfotable road bike" I replaced the Saddle with the Toupe and it's amazing. The newer than 2004 ones come with Alias saddles and shouldnt need to be replaced.
Weaknesses: A bit heavy. But not really
Similar Products Used: Trek 1000 (doesnt come close).
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