I generally ride mountain bikes, but due to our soil and weather the trails can be closed for quite a few days. Mix that in with work and family life and it's easy to not get enough rides in during the week. Fortunately, I live next to an inner city lake that has a 26 mile concrete trail network and is very popular with the road riders in our area.
So, I've decided to purchase a road bike to supplement my off road rides. I'm considering a Specialized Roubaix and a Felt Z5, which are both in the price range I need to stay in. I'd prefer to get a decent bike that I can grow into and won't feel like I need to start the upgrade process for awhile.
Hoping you can share some pros and/or cons of these two bikes. Also would apprciate any other suggestions you might have. Someone suggested the Trek Madone, but I've read a few negative reviews on this bike.
Thanks in advance.
So, I've decided to purchase a road bike to supplement my off road rides. I'm considering a Specialized Roubaix and a Felt Z5, which are both in the price range I need to stay in. I'd prefer to get a decent bike that I can grow into and won't feel like I need to start the upgrade process for awhile.
Hoping you can share some pros and/or cons of these two bikes. Also would apprciate any other suggestions you might have. Someone suggested the Trek Madone, but I've read a few negative reviews on this bike.
Thanks in advance.