Billy1111

The Trek is $3300 the Spec is $2600....
I've only been cycling for a year and would prefer disc brakes only because its what Im used to. I had short rides on both so I really cant honestly comment but they both felt good. I think im getting a better deal with the Specialized..Both have ultegra but the specialized has Shimano disc....they are pretty comparable...anyone have anything to add?




Domane 5.2 - Trek Bicycle

Specialized Bicycle Components

PiLigand

So, I apologize that I can't give you firsthand advice, but if you like both equally, go with the cheaper one. I personally like the roubaix - I had a sequoia a couple years ago.

Both are large enough manufacturers that support shouldn't be any problem.

loimpact

I'd vote Specialized.

All things being equal, I test rode their 2015's during their demo tour & those brakes are pretty incredible. You'll be....if not arguably......"future proof" in that regard. Plus you're saving a few bucks ta' boot. Usually the discs are at a premium bike for bike.

Enjoy!

cale

I agree with the "all things being equal except price" argument for the Specialized but wonder if both bikes are available from the same dealer. If not, a preference of dealer, especially for a rider who could benefit from wrenching/truing/adjusting support might be enough to sway the choice for me.

Drago1010

I just bought a the 2015 Roubaix SL4 Comp Disc. Had to order it and I thought I got a good deal at $150 off list. $900 of list (27%) for a 2015 model seems strange. Great bike though.

dalava

Spesh... all the way.

garysol1 

Both great bikes but I am a Roubaix guy so you know my vote. I also agree that the dealer support and fitting service needs to be looked at in your decision making.

Lazy Dog

I've had my Roubaix for a few years and it's my favorite for longer rides. The geometry is very comfortable.

Wheever

I have a complete perv for that particular Trek in Orange. Holy crap! It's my plan to buy one next fall when the sales start. Can't actually speak to which bike you should buy because I don't like specs, generally. Just stopping in to share some drool over the domane 5.2.

Lanceoldstrong

I bought a new Roubaix 2 1/2 years ago and I have put 10,000 miles on it now.
They are great bikes, so say I, and 4 of my most frequent ride partners.

yamahafz1

This past October I looked to replace my Scatantee CFR Elite. I test rode quite a few bikes, test ride being about 10 miles each. I rode the 2015 Roubaix SL4 Expert and really enjoyed myself. That ride convinced me that I should up my price range for full Ultegra. I then rode the Domane 5.2 and it was the bike that felt like a clear upgrade to the CFR Elite. I've been very happy with it. I got the orange and black paint scheme. It looks great in my opinion. You can't go wrong with either. I agree with what is stated above, the service from the dealer would be my tie breaker. A few hundred dollars over the next 10 years (that's my horizon anyway) really isn't much of a factor.

10 Wheels

Go Specialized...

Billy1111

thanx for the replies, the LBS with the Trek will bike fit and will let u bring it in to make fit adjustments... The LBS with specialized will adjust seat height and send you on your way both offer free tune ups for a year......I was really curious about a Colnago CX Zero Disc bike which is their "endurance" bike, just so happens a shop close by has one so gonna check it out today.

SteelCan

Glad to see you now have it narrowed down to THREE. Enjoy the ride.

kingston 

Sounds like I'm in the minority, but I would get the Domane.

spdracr39

6 in one half dozen in the other. The Specialized is cheaper so if the colors are equally desirable that would be the deciding factor and consider buying from the LBS that you feel will offer the best service. I rode both in non disc and I prferred the Specialized. The Domane was so smooth it eliminated all the road feel and I personally don't like that. The Specialized seemed more like a cross between endurance and race fit and feel. My final choice was a Madone and I have loved it. Both are great bikes.

Billy1111

well the Colnago was never really in the running as I thought I wouldn't get to try it but it basically the same set up as these and call me shallow but the total black is one sweet ass looking bike so will hope for a nice ride
https://road.cc/content/review/111337...disc-road-bike

bgav

Specialized. Roubaix and Diverge appeal to me.

Up North

The Trek all the way. The Domane is one of best rides out there. Try them both you'll buy the Trek.

Jiggle

Wow, they are really proud of those frames.

I'd get the Domane. It's a unique frame design. If you want a bike like the Specialized, you could just buy a $500 road disc frameset from China and build it up.

loimpact

While I know we're all giving opinions, I wouldn't compare a Chinese generic frame to the Roubaix. Roubaix is a good frame. I know the Domane is too but it's not that indifferent to the Roubaix in engineering/R&D.

You really can't go wrong. If both feel good, go cheaper. If one feels better than the other, buy that one.

Frontrow

I'm a spesh guy, so the bias is towards the Roubaix--but consider the wheels. With the discs on the Roubaix, it might be a bit more challenging (in terms of options and price) to upgrade the wheels if you want to do so.

My first carbon bike--my re-entry to road riding--was a Roubaix SL2 and it came with DT Axis 1.0 wheels that were horrible. I'm turned off of DT Swiss, so I can't offer an opinion on the Axis 4.0s. Seems Spesh puts more into the frame and components and skimps a bit on the wheels.

Upgrading from the Axis 1.0s to a Ksyrium Elite S was a big, big improvement.

K.Katso

Kind of a smart strategy, since they are usually one of the first things people change on a stock bike anyway. Keeps the initial price down.

Sullalto

$700 buys a lot of wrench time though.

Frontrow

Spesh should therefore offer their bikes built up with the option of no-wheels.

Had I known how bad the wheels on my Roubaix were, I would have negotiated a trade-out with the LBS when I bought the bike. It would have saved me something on the price of upgraded wheels.