tofuprince

So i have finally nailed down to these 3 bikes. I want something more comfortable yet pretty good response. I am look at the following 3 bikes for my final choices

Giant Ocr C3 for $1450 at my lbs
Trek 4.5 for $2150
Specialize Roubaix Comp for $2000

I have test road all of them and want some more input. Thanks again for all your help.

10 Wheels

Your the one that has to ride it.
Which did you feel was the best fit?

tofuprince

all 3 of them felt pretty good and the fit was about the same.

UGASkiDawg

Then buy the one whose color you like best and ride it like you stole it.....you're overthinking it

Pharmr

whichever one you look the coolest on.....if they all fit the same.

jcapodieci

Buy the one that you can confirm is made by the most experienced builder. If the frame is made in China be sure it has been checked for defects and check the warrantee for replacement procedures if it cracks under normal riding conditions.

entukay

i have a madone 4.5 and love it, its not the most comfortable for long rides however, it has a pretty aggressive geometry (same as the higher ends madones).

tofuprince

Well which of these 3 frames will be the best for upgrading later on?

bostongarden

Do they come with the same componentry, wheels, handlebars, seatpost, and other items?

ThinLine

The Giant. They seem to have the best manufacturing, control of it and quality.

The Trek 4.5 should be replaced by the 2.3, aluminum frame but better overall.
The madone 5.2 is the start of the good stuff in the madone range.

Specialized, I'm not quite sure of.....I have a London langster (08 model) and hate it.
It feels and rides cheap although looks cool.

Bosock

If you like the fit...get the Roubaix. I love mine and though people are hard on Specialized as they are a marketing giant...they do make darn good bikes. I have had two Roubaix's and have really enjoyed both. And tho I have never rode a London Langster, and therefore not challenging Thinline's remarks, I can tell you I have a specialized mountain and road bike and the quality of craftmanship, the ride, and the performance on my stumpy and Roubaix are top notch. In fact, the quality of build and attention to detail of my stumpy seems to be better than bikes from Gary Fisher, Cannondale, and Santa Cruz that my friends and family rides. Dont get me wrong, they are all built solid, however, the stumpy is built solid with very nice refinements and touches to its craftsmanship. The same distinction is not as definitive with road bikes as alot of the bikes i have seen seem to pay close attention to detail and craftsmanship with c-dale, giant, Trek, Look, and several others with very well built and refined bikes.

If you are looking for a comfortable bike for long rides and good performance get the Roubaix...you wont look back and regret. If you say darn the torpedos and want a more aggressive position and a sacrifice some comfort (not alot) for performance, then get a tarmac. Both are Specialized, both are great bikes, and you can not go wrong with either.

hocker

These are all good bikes. If you can't decide then go with the cheapest. You are going to save at least $550 if you get the Giant. And, IMO the Giant is spec'd out really well at that price point. Take the saved money and upgrade the tires to GP4000s and you are all set.

tofuprince

Thanks guys for all your respond, i have rode all 3 bikes again today for the final decision and to me the trek is the most responsive but it is also the roughest on the road, then it comes to the specialize which was better but still kind of stiff. The last one is the giant which is the most comfy and road forgiving. I have decided that since this is my first bike and i doubt that i will actually do any kind of racing i will go with the giant. Also i realized that the giants will come with clip less peddles which will save me some money. Then also i can follow hocker's advice and use the extra to get myself some better accessories or upgrading the wheels and tires. thanks you all for helping me on deciding on my fist bike.

markwebb

I'd look at the Neuvation carbon with Ultegra for around $1,600 or else the Performance carbon Ultegra for less, sometimes a lot less when on sale or with new membership.

bigtea

Get the Giant...use the $650-$700 you are saving to upgrade your wheels.

tofuprince

So what kind of wheels do you recommend?

Youngin

There is the "Pro fit" and the "performance" fit. Just opt for the performance.

Where did you get that? The 4.5 is going to be just as stiff as a 5.2 or 6.5, Trek meant to do this so the only difference is going to weight. Sure it isn't the stiffest, lightest, or most comfortable, but why focus on only one of these qualities? The Madones have a great balance of all three.

tofuprince

The madone is pretty nice, but the price is also a bit steep.

Alphalegacy

you might consider Caad9

roadiejorge 

They're all good bikes in that the quality is decent and none of them are going to weigh 30lbs, the question is which of their geometries is better suited for you and what preferences you have in terms of components. Comparisons like this between relatively similar bikes in terms of price point can be moot as far as quality goes, now if you're comparing between a Walmart bike and any of these then that's easy. Go out and try all three and see which one feels better and has the component and wheel set up you like best.

bigtea

You can get a set of Easton EA90 SLs from Bike Nashbar for $499. If you are under about 170lbs you might buy the EA90SLXs for fifty bucks more. A lot of people like those wheels.

https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...0_10000_201414

haimtoeg

Then get the cheapest.

jesspal

One of them must get your blood flowing more than the other. Pick the one you think is the coolest, the one that will get you riding. When I saw the CAAD9 in the LBS I knew I wanted that bike, that was before all the hooplah on BF. I got the bike and ride at least 4 days a week.

Tapeworm21

Get the Roubaix Comp. With the rebate on it going on now, you're getting a sick frame and full 105. Bang for your buck, that'll be the one.

tofuprince

Well thanks for all the advice you guys gave me and i have gotten the giant ocr c3 and hope to be ridding tom. also if i have time i can also post some pictures for us to share.