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Specialized Roubaix 27

Specialized Roubaix 27

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  • Specialized E5 fully manipulated Columbus SLX tubing with FACT carbon seatstays and Zertz inserts for a smooth ride
  • FACT carbon monocoque fork with Zertz inserts
  • Zertz Comp handlebar wit...
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    Reviewed by: 
    Mike Kinney

    Review Date
    December 18, 2009

    Overall Rating
     5 of 5

    Value Rating
     5 of 5

    Used product for
    1 Year

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    Price Paid:  $5500.00 at Spin Cycle

    Model Year:
    2007

    Favorite Ride:
    Firecracker Cary NC July 4th

    Bike Setup:
    Campagnolo Chorus 11 speed carbon grooup. Carbon comfy handlebars with nice flat. Fizik Airone seat. Mavic Krysium wheels. Do not compromise. The best.

    Summary:
    I got the 2009 Roubaix with Boonen frame. Note the offset alignment of the forks and seat stays. This allows the frame to flex around the Zert. I have 5000 miles on it. Fastest ride 22.3 mph with group. RIDE IS GREAT. This is compared my steel Serotta that Hampsten wn the Giro. I bought Campagnolo Chorus and Mavic Krysium light wheels. 53 frame came in at 16.2 lbs. Fizik Airone seat adds to comfort. The carbon handlebars are a joy. The hidden Campy cable routes within bar with comfy flats.

    Strengths:
    Great ride. Comfortable. My 16.2 lbs bike rides as comfortable as my steel Serotta at 27 lbs. Handling is precise.

    Weaknesses:
    Decals came loose. Frame scratches as the chain falls off small ring.

    Similar Products Used:
    Litespeed for 12 years. Serotta for 10 years. Mileage reanges from 3000 to 10000 per year.


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    Reviewed by: 
    richard hearn

    Review Date
    April 13, 2009

    Overall Rating
     2 of 5

    Value Rating
     3 of 5

    Used product for
    Less than 1 month

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    1.00 of 5, 3 votes

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    Price Paid:  $1468.00 at evans

    Favorite Ride:
    any

    Bike Setup:
    ok ish

    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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    Reviewed by: 
    John

    Review Date
    September 6, 2008

    Overall Rating
     4 of 5

    Value Rating
     5 of 5

    Used product for
    2 Years

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    Price Paid:  $1100.00 at Village Bike Shop

    Model Year:
    2006

    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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    Reviewed by: 
    TJRider

    Review Date
    June 24, 2008

    Overall Rating
     5 of 5

    Value Rating
     5 of 5

    Used product for
    1 Year

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    Price Paid:  $1100.00

    Model Year:
    2007

    Favorite Ride:
    To Fairfax and back

    Bike Setup:
    Stock, except a seat.

    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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    Reviewed by: 
    phelan

    Review Date
    January 1, 2008

    Overall Rating
     4 of 5

    Value Rating
     4 of 5

    Used product for
    1 Year

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    Price Paid:  $1400.00 at Toronto Bike Show

    Model Year:
    2006

    Favorite Ride:
    Around Toronto

    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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