Roadbikedude

[h=1]Specialized 2015 Roubaix Sport Road Race Bike - great first carbon bike with a comfortable geometry. Shimano 105. BTW with your size, I bet you can find a lot of last year's models with Ultegra or better on them at your price point. I saw a $3300 Roubaix at my LBS in a size 52 going for $2100! Hope it helps. Ride on - smoother is faster! [/h]

rpenmanparker 

Actual crank supplied is not the one pictured. Hence the need to obscure it.

KarlC

I got my 16 lbs CR1 on CL with full Dura Ace for 1/2 that, there are good deals to be found

RoadTire 

Wow.

the sci guy 

This is probably a topic for another thread but in y'alls experience do you encounter more flats, given the same riding conditions, on 25s than 28s? I currently run 28s on my cross check and have had no issues while I watch people on nice bikes with 25s all down the side of the road during a ride. Would I be able to put 28s on any of these? The roads are pretty rough here in Houston and I suck at changing tires.

rpenmanparker 

Statistically I would guess that the more rubber on the road, the more chance of a road hazard flat. But that could easily be completely wrong. I'm sure others will have something more concrete to offer. Personally I ride 23s. Folks generally think they are better than the 19s I learned on, but I swear I can't feel it.

In any case one usually doesn't ride wider tires for greater durability, but for greater comfort. The one thing I have heard recently that would suggest wider tires might be more durable is that higher pressure may cause tires to cut and puncture more easily. Since wider tires are run at lower pressures, that could mean they would be more durable.

Bunyanderman

You could build a Chinese carbon frame/Chinese components.

You could get under 6.8kg if you do it right for $2000, While still being decently aero.

celticfrost

Beauty of a Masi (as many of them are), carbon, Di2 Ultegra, 53cm.... looks great for $2500, but a bit over your budget:

Masi Evo Ultegra Di2 High Performance Road Bike '1 @ Sun and Ski Sports

more there too:

https://www.sunandski.com/2014_Fuji_S...2020031425.htm
https://www.sunandski.com/Fuji_Altami...2020031211.htm
https://www.sunandski.com/Masi_Premia...2056651415.htm
https://www.sunandski.com/2014_Masi_P...2056651420.htm

TrojanHorse

Here you go, $1100. I'd rock this thing:

Save Up to 60% Off Kestrel Shimano 105 equipped Road Bikes, Aero Bikes - 2014 Kestrel Talon Aero Road Bikes

rpenmanparker 

TH, that sounds good until you recollect that OP is interested in an endurance bike. The bike you suggest is pretty much at the opposite end of the spectrum.

jwalther

No better bargain for a new bike. Focus 2013 Izalco Ergoride 3 0 Carbon Road Bike | eBay

rpenmanparker 

A good deal except for the 6700 10-speed equipment instead of 11-speed. And mail order isn't for everyone, especially if OP has never ridden that particular bike to know he will like it. He can do so well locally and has such an interest in the in-person selection process that the risks of mail order just aren't justified. Before you object, let me tell you I buy everything mail order. But what we do for ourselves and what we sensibly recommend to others aren't always the same.

cale

This reason https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...ssette-bb.html

Scroll down to 14 for the official response.

xjustice09x

I don't have much experience with 28's. But I notice little difference between 23's and 25's as far as getting flats. Sometimes I go months without one. Sometimes I get 2-3 in a month. I choose 25s so I can run lower air pressure and it results in a more comfortable ride.

You might have trouble fitting 28's on most carbon road bikes. It depends on the frame, the tire, and what rims you have. Some tires run larger than others. I ride Continental GP4000S tires which I have heard run a little big. My current road bike fits 25's fine, but I don't have enough clearance for 28's. My previous road bike fit a 25 in the rear, but in the front the 25 would rub the top of the fork.

If fitting larger tires is a priority look at endurance geometry bikes. In general they probably have more tire clearance than more aggressive race bikes. I know the carbon BMC Gran Fondo comes stock with 28's. The aluminum version comes stock with 35's.

the sci guy 

Looks nice, but 2 things: its probably too big, and I want to buy it in person. I need to test ride and see the bike before I buy it.

allen254

fuji sst 2.0

the sci guy 

All i see is the 2.1 and is over my budget and I think it's a little too racy

allen254

im sorry i meant to type fuji sst 2.1

this is the bike i have man its an awesome bike carbon fork weighs just a pound over some of the carbon bikes
https://www.performancebike.com/bike...400315__400315

fuji sst 2.1 $1949.99
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...400315__400315

bbattle

Sci guy, what bikes have you test ridden and what did you think of them?

Silvercivic27

Just buy the Giant or the Trek.

the sci guy 

None yet. Like I said right now I'm window shopping trying to get a feel for what I want to go ride and see.

Helpful experience, thanks

shelbyfv

Houston apparently has a couple of Performance stores. That would be my first stop. They have several Fuji and Kestrel models in your range.

Silvercivic27

the point is that in typical 41 fashion, you're overthinking this. You have 2k to spend. The fact of the matter is that in today's world, if you're buying a new bike, there is not a significant difference between a frame at a particular price point unless for some reason you're getting a heavy discount. Is there a significant difference between a 2k roubaix or synapse or trek or Scott solace or giant defy or... The frames are all very similar. Is a roubaix twice as good as a synapse or whatever else you want to fill the blank with? No. Just get the one you think looks the best or whatever shop will give you the best service. That's my advice.

the sci guy 

To be perfectly honest I'm not thinking much at all. I posted asking for people's experience with their own bikes at this price point - or for any helpful info or insight about specific brands or models (this one rides great, that one felt clunky, this one had a weird fit, that one was an amazing deal, etc etc). The thinking will happen after I've received a bunch of input, then start really looking at specifics like aesthetics, components, price, etc.

Martian63

Bought a new 2013 Trek Domane 4.0 in 2014 for $1700 from LBS. Have been extremely pleased. I rode 5023 miles last year and had two flats. Don't think that's too bad. Ride many rough country roads and the 25 tires make it quite comfortable. I have wanted to upgrade from Tiagra componets just because I wanted to but have pretty much been talked out of it by folks on this forum. The Tiagra's have served me well but will probably do the upgrade to Ultegra when the time comes. Seems I have read that 28's will fit the Domane but can't speak from experience. Just my 2 cents.