NickHS09

I was originally having an internal debate about getting a Specialized Roubaix with either 105 or apex and decided on the 105s, which would run me about $2600. Then I started looking at some Jamis bikes and found a LBS that sells the Jamis Satellite for $2800. Specialized has a better reputation, but Jamis seems like they give more bang for your buck. The Satellite comes with Ultegra components vs. the Specialized 105s, the Satellite is a 17 pound steel frame vs. an entry level carbon frame, and the Satellite comes with American Classic 420 wheel set (roughly $900 alone) vs. Specialized's Fulcrum racing 6 (not sure on the price of the wheel set, but I'm certain its substantially less). On the surface this seems like a no brainer to me, but it seems too good to be true. If anyone has any thoughts it would be much appreciated. Thanks.

rjones28 

I think you mean the Eclipse. It looks like a lotta bike.

Anyway, I would ride them and pick the one I like based on that.

NickHS09

You're right, I did mean the Eclipse, thanks for that!

FlashBazbo

Of course, if you shop well and have mechanical skills, you can build up a frameset and get even more bang for the buck. (Neither of those deals sounds like a "deal" to me.)

BillyK

My LBS has a 2009 Roubaix Compact (56cm) w/105 as a closeout for $1699.99.
https://www.goodalesbikeshop.com/good...9XV571FXTJ27C2