Originally Posted by
Awesomeguy
thank you. The only other bike I’m looking into is the Domane . It’s size 56 has 37.7 reach and stack of 59.1, while the allez has reach of 38.5 and stack of 59.6… I can already tell I like allez better from fun standpoint , but is it much difference in comfort if I get / try Domane?
The allez seems more fun/ lighter bike nimble bike
The Domane will be more comfortable. I wouldn't worry about the bike weight in this comparison. The Roubaix you tried should have been very comfortable too. More comparable to the Domane in that respect.
Really this comes down to your personal preference. If you can try them, do so and pick the one that makes you smile the most. Just make sure you try them on roads similar to what you will be riding on - to test the ride comfort. Bikes like the Roubaix and Domane are notably more comfortable on poor roads.