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08-02-07, 09:24 AM
My buddy got a new Specialized Roubaix and has had these problems in only a few months of riding.
The spokes on the original equipment Open Sport rear wheel started losing tension and became out of round. The wheel was trued a couple of times but would not stay true very long. It was determined the rim itself was out of round. My buddy has not hit any potholes or had any other events that he thought should have caused this and I agree. The verdict is still out on whether Specialized will warranty them. In the meantime he has purchased Mavic Aksiums. These wheels give him a much smoother ride which leads him to believe the Open Sports were not built properly. Opinions.
He also posted this on RoadBikeReview's Specialized forum and has not received many responses so hopefully it is not a widespread problem.
2007 Specialized Roubaix Elite Triple bottom bracket replaced
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...So I've been hearing a little creaking from my bike when I stand up and mash the pedals. It seemed to be a little worse yesterday and I called my LBS. They had me bring the bike in and they replaced the bottom bracket (FSA MegaExo) under warranty.
Anyone else have trouble with a bottom bracket on a 2007 Specialized Roubaix Elite Triple? Was the BB installed at the factory of did the dealer do it? What would cause it to fail?
Doesn't it seem extraordinary for someone to have this many problems with a new bike, especially with the reputation for quality that I perceive Specialized to have?
The spokes on the original equipment Open Sport rear wheel started losing tension and became out of round. The wheel was trued a couple of times but would not stay true very long. It was determined the rim itself was out of round. My buddy has not hit any potholes or had any other events that he thought should have caused this and I agree. The verdict is still out on whether Specialized will warranty them. In the meantime he has purchased Mavic Aksiums. These wheels give him a much smoother ride which leads him to believe the Open Sports were not built properly. Opinions.
He also posted this on RoadBikeReview's Specialized forum and has not received many responses so hopefully it is not a widespread problem.
2007 Specialized Roubaix Elite Triple bottom bracket replaced
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...So I've been hearing a little creaking from my bike when I stand up and mash the pedals. It seemed to be a little worse yesterday and I called my LBS. They had me bring the bike in and they replaced the bottom bracket (FSA MegaExo) under warranty.
Anyone else have trouble with a bottom bracket on a 2007 Specialized Roubaix Elite Triple? Was the BB installed at the factory of did the dealer do it? What would cause it to fail?
Doesn't it seem extraordinary for someone to have this many problems with a new bike, especially with the reputation for quality that I perceive Specialized to have?