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Bob Montani
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 29, 2011
Strengths: Comfort, Responsiveness, Crispness of shifting.Weaknesses: None so far.Bottom Line: Checked out Scott, Trek and Cannondale. Really liked the combination of comfort and performance the Roubiax offered. Changed the seat to a Toupe and added Williams 30 wheels and Maxxis ReFuse 25C tires. Really feel it is well dialed in now. Put about 300 miles on it so far.
Favorite Ride: American Tobacco Trail
Price Paid:
$2250.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Chain
Similar Products Used: This is my first road bike. In the past road MTB and Hybrids. (Trek and Giant)
Bike Setup: Rival components, Toupe Seat, Williams 30 wheels.
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Joël
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: March 2, 2011
Strengths: Comfort, when you push it really goes, looks great.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Bought the 2010 Roubaix Comp from my LBS in March 2010 for 2299 Euro's. Changed the wheels to Mavic Ksyrium SL, not going to change the 105's as i find for me they work just fine. I do lots of long distance races (over 10,000 km this year )and the bike is so very comfortable.
Favorite Ride: Roubaix Comp 2010 105 triple
Price Paid:
$2299.00
Purchased At: Bike Shop
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brianr
a TriathleteDate Reviewed: September 29, 2010
Strengths: Smooth ride, laterally stiff yet vertically compliant. SRAM Rival group shifts well. Fulcrum 6 wheels do the job. Good value for the money.Weaknesses: I'm not in love with the paint job, but then again, that's not why I bought the bike.Bottom Line: I bought a 2011 Specialized Roubaix Comp Compact Rival from Bicycle Sport Shop in Austin, TX (ask for Brandon, he's great) after a long search for the "perfect bike". Perfect to me is comfort combined with efficiency. Being a clydesdale triathlete I was looking for a bike that combined a more comfortable seating position and a smooth ride with the lateral stiffness I need to get 225 pounds up the steep hills we have around here. This bike is all that and more. Before purchase I spent a month looking at and riding all the competitors - Felt Z series, Giant Defy, Scott CR1, Trek, etc. This bike, IMHO, blew them away. The shifting is snappy and the ride is plush, but when you step on the gas, it goes like crazy. What else could you want?
Oh, I selected 2007 in the drop down menu on this review because that's the most recent year offered...what's up with that?
Favorite Ride: 2011 Specialized Roubaix Comp Compact Rival
Price Paid:
$2700.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Sport Shop
Similar Products Used: Legend Titanium road bike with Campagnolo components.
Bike Setup: Specialized FACT 8r carbon, SRAM Rival, Fulcrum Racing 6 wheels, Body Geometry Avatar Comp saddle.
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edcave@sbcglobal.net
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: July 17, 2010
Strengths: Sram Rival drive train and brakes
Excellent, predictable handling
High quality fit and finishWeaknesses: None foundBottom Line: This is a review for a 2010 Roubaix Comp, the site does not offer this year as an option. This Roubaix Comp has Sram Rival front and rear derailleurs and brakes. I had the stock crank and cassette up-graded to Rival. The stock Mavic wheels and hubs perform great. Overall the bike handles well and is comfortable to ride. I use it for club rides, training and sprint triathlons. I bought the Specialized Roubaix because it has a reputation of having a comfortable ride, absorbing vibration from bad roads and predictable handling. The bike lives up to its reputation and my expectations. It is a great bike for the training and club rides that I do which are typically 35-40 miles. It is very fast for the bike portions of sprint triathlons that are typically 15 miles. Last weekend the bike course of the triathlon was through neighborhoods with lots of turns, up and down hills and some typical Chicago area rough streets. No problem for the Roubaix.
Favorite Ride: bike paths and country roads in western suburbs of Chicago
Price Paid:
$2800.00
Purchased At: Pedal and Spoke
Similar Products Used: Bianchi Axis Cyclocross
Bike Setup: Sram Rival crank, derailleurs and brakes
Mavic Ksyrium wheels and hubs
Cateye computer
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Marin ROakley
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: July 1, 2010
Strengths: Comfort, comfort, and... comfort... while being fast. Looks great.Weaknesses: Little on the heavy sideBottom Line: Review is for a 2010 not 2007. Bike is amazing, very comfortable while still being fast. Not as fast as some but most likely a lot more "rideable" for the long haul. Switched out the stock 12-27 for an Ultegra 11-28 which shifts a little more clunky but nothing to be concerned about.
Overall a stellar bike for the price. Stock wheels are decent but will move into some Krysium SL's soon.
I recommend it without a doubt!
Favorite Ride: Paradise Loop on through to the headlands
Price Paid:
$2149.00
Purchased At: Mikes in Sausalito
Bike Setup: 2010 Roubaix Comp... 105 with Ultegra 11-28 carbon cage... Romin Saddle... Krysium SL's(soon)
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