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Richard Owen
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: April 27, 2012
Strengths: Frame, Ultegra componentsWeaknesses: WheelsBottom Line: Purchased the 2012 model in February. After about 150 - 200 miles started hearing popping or cracking noise. Bike shop diagnosed as rear wheel. Specialized replaced both wheels, but didn't have the ones for the white frame, had to go with those for the black/red frame. Again, after 150 plus miles, same REALLY annoying popping/cracking noise from rear wheel. Waiting to hear from Specialized as to next step. Anyone else have this problem?
Love everything else about the bike, but this wheel problem needs to be resolved. I can't imagine there are not others who have had same experience since I have incurred it twice.
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$3700.00
Purchased At: Orange Cycles, Orlan
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Tauntonian
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: February 13, 2012
Strengths: Great accerleration and power tranfer ... couldn't be happier.Weaknesses: Price - a little expensive.Bottom Line: I went to the LBS to look at the new Allex's. After telling the saleperson what kind of riding I do, he suggested I look at the Roubaixs. I wasn't going to upgrade to a carbon fiber bike until after I rode the Roubaix. I could not believe the differance between the ride of my steel Allex and the ride of the carbon fiber Roubaix. I then rode a the Trek Madone and the Cannodale Synapse . After doing some shopping and some research, I decided the Roubaix Expert (Full Ultegra) was the one for me. I pulled off the tires and put on Mitchlen Pro Race IIIs and have been in my glory since
Favorite Ride: Lakeville Lakes
Price Paid:
$2999.00
Purchased At: Belmont Wheel
Similar Products Used: Trek Madone 5.x and Cannodale Synapse
Bike Setup: Full Ultegra
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Charlie Mccarren
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: November 3, 2011
Strengths: I ride max 60 miles, stiff bike it does every thing right. i have more power to the pedales that my old roubaix.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Great bike, My wife and I ride Specilized road bike. We have owned four, we keep upgrading.
Favorite Ride: Central California Coast
Purchased At: K-Man Cycles Atascad
Similar Products Used: 2006 roubaix 30,000 plus miles
Bike Setup: Stock, DT Swiss wheels are great, good braking surface.
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Bob Marchand
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: November 3, 2011
Strengths: Style and performance. Design and its reputation as a reliable and dependable bike.Weaknesses: A bit on the expensive side. Tires - only put ten mile on them, I put two Michlin Pro Race 3 on the bike, big difference.Bottom Line: I rode a specialized Allex for the last six years and thought I would upgrade to a Carbon Fiber. I wish I didn't wait so long, what a pleasure it is peddle this steed. It's responsive and fast. It's smooth and corners great. Accerleration is truly unbelievable, what a great bike. One more thing, it is a great looking bicycle. (Blue/White)
Favorite Ride: 53 mile Lakevill Lake ride
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$2999.00
Purchased At: Cycle World
Similar Products Used: Trek Madone
Bike Setup: 2011 Specialized Roubiax Expert (full ultegra).
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DRX
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: October 17, 2011
Strengths: Comfortable positioning, soaks up bumps, still pretty stiff & light.Weaknesses: None really for me...maybe could be a little stiff when standing and cranking down on it, but that only happens once or twice a week for me so I can't really complain.Bottom Line: 2010 model reviewed. Overall A+. Compact frame geometry, full Ultegra 6700. Changed out the seat post for a Thompson as I needed to clamp a QR rack on for commuting and the saddle to a Rolls as that's what I've been using for the past 20 years. Also swapped out the wheels. Nothing really wrong with them...just didn't need them. Anyways, the bike is fantastic. I put in 12,000+ miles a year commuting, group riding and do a handful of races each year. Rides super smooth, is extremely comfortable and still plenty stiff enough for hammering. Compared to Tarmac's I've tried, this positioning is a little more comfortable and the ride is a little smoother. You do lose a little big of stiffness if you're standing and a little bit of cornering prowess, but unless you're doing crits every weekend or you're a crit monster, this is more than enough 'race' bike without beating you up for the other 99% of your riding.
Favorite Ride: Bakery Loop
Purchased At: Team Deal
Similar Products Used: Giant TCR
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