Originally Posted by Bill

I have ridden a Specialized Roubaix for 17 years now. And I am considering purchasing a new bike, thinking that this might be my last bike purchase before I end up in the nursing home! Our local bike shop doesn't handle Specialized anymore. They offer Treks. I want to support them, but I was blown away by the base price of the Trek Domane which they recommended to me--almost $3800. My Specialized I bought for 2100. I was expecting 3000-3200 but not more than 4000, when you take into consideration taxes and extras. I want the bike to be Carbon. Is a Specialized Roubaix my best bet again? I have trouble figuring out what's what on the Specialized web site, which is why I like dealing with a local store. I suppose I could stick with my old one, but I am noting that I am slowly having to replace and fix things. Obviously, I am having a conversation with myself. Anyone have anything to add to my self-talk?