Road Cycling - Diffs in Specialized Roubaix models

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Mo-bile
08-09-04, 02:37 PM
I hope this isn't too dumb a question, but can somebody explain the differences between the Specialized Roubaix 27, the Elite 27 and the Comp 27? I've studied the specs on their website and it's not clear to me. Given the price differences, $1410, $1850 and $2600, respectively, there must be some major construction differences that I'm not experienced enough to determine. Thanks!

Markedoc
08-09-04, 03:08 PM
27 and Elite 27 are steel, one with 105 and the other Ultegra ... Comp 27 is carbon with Ultegra ...

Print each sheet out and compare - I'm sure there are other differences as well ...
DogBoy
08-09-04, 03:45 PM
wheelsets are a big difference too (I thought they were AL/Carbon stays&fork?)

Markedoc
08-09-04, 03:56 PM
wheelsets are a big difference too (I thought they were AL/Carbon stays&fork?)


DOH ... you are right ...
TxH
08-09-04, 09:20 PM
I just bought a base '04 Roubaix, and the frames on the base and the Elite are Identical, only diff is the 105 vs ultegra. Frame on base and elite are ALuminum (NOT steel) with CF forks, seat post, and chain stays.

I am very happy with mine, but its only been ~100 miles so far
pjbaz
08-10-04, 12:02 PM
Wheelsets on the Comp CF have been changed from Ksyrium Equipes to Shimano 540's as well.

PJ