Originally Posted by
Bosock
I was recently looking to upgrade and was looking at R3, defy advanced, Scott, and Roubaix SL3...for me it was Roubaix hands down. R3 was just as much, seemed dated, and i liked the ride of the Roubaix...very stiff and responsive...yet very smooth ride. Three months after the purchase and I love the bike...right decision for me...bike climbs like a goat and takes off when you mash it. With that said, this is based on my preferences...u can't go wrong with any of the above bikes.
Hi Bosock,
Completely agree. Roubaix wins the comfort bike crown. After a ton of research and a number of test rides, I just ordered a 2012 Roubaix SL3 Pro frameset from my lbs. The frame is on backorder from Specialized and is supposed to be available prior to March 2012.
I love the hidden cable routing and the geometry in particular...I am 6' tall with long arms and legs and ordered the 58 and will appreciate the nice tall head tube as I decided to give my neck a break and ride fractionally more upright beginning 2012.
I will build with Campy and am excited about the build.
With respect to Cervelo...my view is Specialized has deeper R&D. The RS is dated but the good news is...it is a whale of a bike...a great bike for average non racer in particular. I prefer the Roubaix but no doubt would be fine on a RS.
Cheers.
Pic of the frame I ordered below: