Specialized Roubaix 27 Road Bike Reviews

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Mike's Bikes

Model Year:
2007

Bike Setup:
Stock

Summary:
I bought a 2010 Specialized Roubaix Expert. Good Ride. Light and smooth. Handles well at speed. I expected more from the Ultegra Derailleurs, but I can live with a little noise now and again, and If I keep the chain well lubed, it actually sounds fine. The Roval Fusee wheels, however, are crap. The spoke nuts keep working completely loose especially on the rear. Can't be repaired when out on a ride and just as bad as a broken spoke. Not a warranty item according to Specialized - that's just what happens. The performance otherwise is good and it could be a sweet bike, but reliability is important to me and this bike doesn't have it.

Strengths:
Handling, ride.

Weaknesses:
Unreliable wheelset. Bad customer support.

Price Paid:  $1850.00 at California Pedlar

Model Year:
2007

Bike Setup:
Stock

Summary:
I purchased this bike recently and love it!!! I chose the 2010 Roubaix Elite Comp over the Look 566 b/c the Roubaix offered a smoother, cushier ride. I wish it was a tad snappier off the line but considering I went from a commuter to this, the speed difference is amazing. I'm riding 5+ MPH faster without any additional fatigue and haven't even installed the Look Keo 2's yet. I'm guessing new rims and tires will make the bike feel zippier, but I'm gonna use the stock stuff until I need to replace them. Other than that, I love the bike and will enjoy putting many, many miles on it. The stock setup is just fine for someone like me that rides 75-100 miles a week.

Strengths:
Very comfortable, smooth ride

Weaknesses:
Could be a little snappier off the line

Similar Products Used:
N/A

Price Paid:  $1400.00 at Local Bike Show

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Any

Bike Setup:
Dura Ace Upgrade Calipers, Cassette, Front & Rear derailer & Shifters. FSA K-Force compact crankset, Easton EA 70 Wheels and Hubs, Easton EC70 Stem, EC 90 Bars, Stock Specialized fork, seatpost, and Saddle, Crank Brothers pedals.

Summary:
I recently started riding again after several years off due to an injury. I am a large rider 6'4" 240 LBS and this is the smoothest ride I have ever owned. Coming off Trek and Cannondale aluminum. The frame is the best non race frame I have experienced. If your a big, or strong be prepared to buy new parts or upgrade to a better component group set. Upgrade my bike to dura Ace with Easton EC 90 Bars and stem, with Super record cranks and DA 7800 chain. This is the sweetest performance (NON Racer) the bike has some flex but is ideal for comfort and training.

Strengths:
Extremely smooth and comfortable to ride. Raced professionally 10 years ago and I have never had a more comfortable training bike.

Weaknesses:
Shimano 105's did not hold up, stripped the cranks, broke a spoke and replace whole group to Dura Ace

Similar Products Used:
Look 586 Race frame sold to stiff and far beyond skill level. Trek Aluminum Performance bike SRAM Force Group, Cannondale CAAD.

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.

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