The weight imitation is mostly for the rear wheel, i think. I was ridi ng a basic roubaix at 275 but was breaking spokes so i had my lbs bu ild me a custom wheel for $185 and things have been perfect since.
Originally Posted by
3dMark
Well, I've been reading all the reviews, and it looks like the Roubaix Expert Compact is the bike for me. Excellent reviews, looks great, relaxed ride. I'm just not sure how to sneak the money out of my account without my wife noticing.
The only hitch is that Specialized states that the bike (and in fact all their bikes) are designed for loads of 100 kg or less. That'd be 220 lbs.
So the challenge is on. If I can get myself down to 220 lbs by next spring, I will get myself a new Roubaix.
Thanks for all the input, folks!