mcours2006

I've looking in the classifieds for the past couple of months for a decent road bike under $1000, preferably carbon, but would have settled for Al as well if the right one came along. I finally pulled the trigger on a Specialized 2011 Roubaix SL2 with complete 105 groupset in very good condition.

I'm pretty stoked about it. Unfortunately I cannot take it out today due to the rain, nor take a decent picture of it indoors.

tdong

congrats on your new bike. Tomorrow would be a nice sunny day.

basqueonacaad

Good job.....buying a used bike in good condition is a huge money-saver. Good on ya!

mcours2006

Thanks. I am hoping to take it out tomorrow morning. Not sure how comfortable it is. The previous owner was similar in stature to me, but he was a bonefied racer.

mcours2006

So very true, as with buying almost anything used. I've done plenty of research. Coming onto this forum was part of that research.

My wife thinks this was an impulse purchase because I saw the ad last night and by 10 this morning I had the bike home.

calgarc

pics or it didn't happen

basqueonacaad

My wife thinks this was an impulse purchase because I saw the ad last night and by 10 this morning I had the bike home.

When the iron is hot, you have to strike!

mcours2006

I will post a poorly lit one later.

mcours2006

Exactly. I've bought numerous things off of the used market and often times when it is a good deal you have to act quickly.

My last bike, purchased two months ago, was a Giant Rapid 2 2012 in complete mint condition for less than $300. Time lapsed between seeing the ad and having the bike home was under an hour.

linnefaulk

Congrats. Enjoy it.

calgarc

the local bike co-op has a section of fancy parts as its called... and sometimes you find some amazing things... i scored a brooks team pro for $40 and a DA-7900 cassette for $20... even got a carbon easton seatpost for 10 bucks... gotta love a good deal

mcours2006

All right, here are a couple of pics I took today after giving it a wipe down:

calgarc

very nice bike, although the saddle should be adjusted upwards a bit

mcours2006

Do you mean the front of it should be pitched up higher?

I see what you mean. I was adjusting the position of it earlier.

calgarc

yes. the saddle should be level to slightly angled up. make it more comfortable and also keep you from slipping forward

fstshrk

Looks like the handlebars may need to be rotated down as well. Hard to tell from pictures.

Nice bike. I have the same bike in black.

rms13

What, no drive side pics?

mcours2006

You know, I thought about that as I was taking pictures. I naturally stand on the left side of the bike so whenever I park it it is always with the drive side facing away.

I thought about doing flipping it around, and also doing some close ups, but then thought it might be a bit of overkill.

Tonymustang302

So jealous, I went to the local Specialized store and we decided on a roubais...... Almost bought it but wife would kill me so I'm waiting til after winter to get one.

znomit

I wouldn't wait for winter to get a new wife.

Tonymustang302

I know but trouble is trying to get fitted for a new wife

mcours2006

My early morning ride today was not with the new Roubaix, but my flat-bar Rapid. Damn cold. I didn't want to be on it for two hours not knowing if it's going to be comfortable. However, after coming back I did take the Roubaix out for a short 15-minute spin. Man, what a difference! The riding position is obviously much lower and sitting like feels fast, even when standing still. I don't know how I'll feel after two or three hours on the saddle.

The bike feels much 'twitchier', but maybe you could call it responsive handling. I'm guessing that it has a shorter wheel base than my Rapid 2. The overall ride feels absolutely smooth. I can't wait to take it out for a longer spin.