Replacement for Lost Bike
09-03-10, 10:48 AM
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09-03-10, 11:16 AM
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The LBS has one of the Specialized foam measurement systems. I had them measure my sitz bones this morning. I should be using a 130 saddle as I had suspected. The one on the Roubaix Expert is a 143. The LBS manager said I was the narrowest that he had measured. I think once I get the 130 width seat I will be much happier. He said it should be in the truck that will arrive this afternoon.
09-03-10, 12:19 PM
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The LBS has one of the Specialized foam measurement systems. I had them measure my sitz bones this morning. I should be using a 130 saddle as I had suspected. The one on the Roubaix Expert is a 143. The LBS manager said I was the narrowest that he had measured. I think once I get the 130 width seat I will be much happier. He said it should be in the truck that will arrive this afternoon.
09-03-10, 05:17 PM
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I got the 130 Specialized Toupe Team seat installed. I raised the bar and inflated the tires to 100 psig.
The Roubaix Expert is a keeper. It is fast, responsive and comfortable. It is hard to believe the difference!
I had a really nice and fast ride on it this evening after work.
The Roubaix Expert is a keeper. It is fast, responsive and comfortable. It is hard to believe the difference!
I had a really nice and fast ride on it this evening after work.
09-03-10, 07:26 PM
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Ahh, the sweet ride of success!
09-04-10, 09:28 PM
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It's always exciting to get a new bike, especially in red and white! I'm very happy with my Specialized Allez Elite and will probably keep it for another 5 years before the hunt for a new bike begins.
09-04-10, 09:43 PM
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I was plenty happy with the 2009 Roubaix frame. I was planning to upgrade components as they wore out and hoped to keep it for a very long time. I guess I will now have that plan for the Roubaix Expert. The components on the Expert are already better than those on my 2009.
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