Originally Posted by
colombo357
I have a Roubaix SL4 disc/Di2 - the previous generation without futureshock. It's an excellent bike.
If i were to get something today that would be my only road bike, I'd probably choose a non "endurance" road bike like a Tarmac or Venge but still with disc. Disc wheels allow use of fatter tires, which can be run at lower pressures, which would provide all the comfort I'd need.
My Roubaix has a long head tube, which really helped initially when I was stiff as a board, but over the last few years I've gained flexibility through daily stretching. That has allowed me to drop the cockpit and I no longer need the long HT.
I strongly considered a Tarmac DA, the Emonda SL6 and a couple others. But, I felt that these old bones needed a little flexibility in a bike. I prefer rim brakes on a road bike. The Domane will never see bad weather. My FX for daily training and X-Caliber for fun on the trails/snow both have disc brakes.