Originally Posted by
Mberlin74
Hi all. I’ve just joined this forum and I’m looking forward to learning lots while here.
I’m currently waiting on the delivery of a 2022 Specialized Roubaix Expert. I’ve been informed that I may also have the opportunity to pick up a Pro instead. I’ve done quite a bit of reading on the differences and I’m not all that sure that the price difference would be worth the gain in bike specs.
The pro has Fact 11r carbon vs. 10r, carbon bars vs. aluminum, Roval Alpine CL carbon wheels vs. Roval c38 carbon wheels, Force etap vs. Ultegra Di2.
These are the main differences that I can see. Do the upgrades make the Pro that much better of a bike? In your opinions, is the difference in price (about $2600 CAD more for the Pro) worth the upgraded parts and materials?
Thanks in advance
IMO, it depends upon you, what type of riding you do and what you want. My favorite type of cycling involves multiple days, so I have to carry the appropriate gear. Carrying weight, so when I looked at frames, I was advised to go with the cheaper, heavier frame. I don't know if that was valid advice or not, just what the LBS suggested. I've never had the electronic shifting, but I contemplated such on my last purchase (Roubaix). The LBS favored SRAM, but I think it had as much to do with the ease of installation. Looking at my type of riding, I felt that the Di2 might have an edge. I believe for me, an upgrade to better carbon wheels has been worth it, but my old Roval Aluminum wheels were pretty darned good. My passion is ultra-distance, so almost any change that gets me comfortably, further down the road with the some amount of effort, is worth it. That is my motivation. It is your call if those upgrades match your cycling goals.