Am I Nuts?
06-26-24 | 07:20 PM
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Am I Nuts?
I bought 2 of the Roubaix SL8 Sport Apex.
One for my daughter a few weeks ago and after looking it over and getting her endorsement (hard to get a feel due to the wrong sizing), ordered another for myself as a backup/more road-oriented bike to my Checkpoint. Seems like a good deal for carbon frame, entry-level electronic shifting, decent wheelset and the promise of comfy endurance riding. Also currently on sale. I plan to swap the 32 S Works Mondo for the 35 and stick with tubes. I am chickening out on the tubeless as there are several complaints on the Specialized site about the tubless setups with this specific tire leaking.
One for my daughter a few weeks ago and after looking it over and getting her endorsement (hard to get a feel due to the wrong sizing), ordered another for myself as a backup/more road-oriented bike to my Checkpoint. Seems like a good deal for carbon frame, entry-level electronic shifting, decent wheelset and the promise of comfy endurance riding. Also currently on sale. I plan to swap the 32 S Works Mondo for the 35 and stick with tubes. I am chickening out on the tubeless as there are several complaints on the Specialized site about the tubless setups with this specific tire leaking.
06-26-24 | 07:49 PM
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Mike that is probably 2 separate answers
N+1 is the rule so by bicycle definition you are not nuts.
spare bike is good
Also with the same bike as your daughter, you have no excuses when she crushes you (just secret dad smile)
as for overall, probably.... but I think super enthusiastic combined with a individualistic world view may be a better way of putting it.
Enjoy the ride... bike and life
N+1 is the rule so by bicycle definition you are not nuts.
spare bike is good
Also with the same bike as your daughter, you have no excuses when she crushes you (just secret dad smile)
as for overall, probably.... but I think super enthusiastic combined with a individualistic world view may be a better way of putting it.
Enjoy the ride... bike and life
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06-27-24 | 07:13 AM
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Like if Specialized threatens to sue another bike-coffee shop, this time for having the word 'Epic' in it, MikeDeason will just start a thread and post this...
NAME CHANGE?
06-27-24 | 08:45 AM
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...I plan to swap the 32 S Works Mondo for the 35 and stick with tubes.
I am chickening out on the tubeless as there are several complaints on the Specialized site about the tubless setups with this specific tire leaking.
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06-27-24 | 10:37 AM
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06-27-24 | 10:45 AM
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Itll be ambiguous or cryptic posts about who Specialized is suing next.
Like if Specialized threatens to sue another bike-coffee shop, this time for having the word 'Epic' in it, MikeDeason will just start a thread and post this...
NAME CHANGE?
Like if Specialized threatens to sue another bike-coffee shop, this time for having the word 'Epic' in it, MikeDeason will just start a thread and post this...
NAME CHANGE?
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06-27-24 | 10:59 AM
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06-27-24 | 11:11 AM
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I bought 2 of the Roubaix SL8 Sport Apex.
One for my daughter a few weeks ago and after looking it over and getting her endorsement (hard to get a feel due to the wrong sizing), ordered another for myself as a backup/more road-oriented bike to my Checkpoint. Seems like a good deal for carbon frame, entry-level electronic shifting, decent wheelset and the promise of comfy endurance riding. Also currently on sale. I plan to swap the 32 S Works Mondo for the 35 and stick with tubes. I am chickening out on the tubeless as there are several complaints on the Specialized site about the tubless setups with this specific tire leaking.
One for my daughter a few weeks ago and after looking it over and getting her endorsement (hard to get a feel due to the wrong sizing), ordered another for myself as a backup/more road-oriented bike to my Checkpoint. Seems like a good deal for carbon frame, entry-level electronic shifting, decent wheelset and the promise of comfy endurance riding. Also currently on sale. I plan to swap the 32 S Works Mondo for the 35 and stick with tubes. I am chickening out on the tubeless as there are several complaints on the Specialized site about the tubless setups with this specific tire leaking.
What's the question?
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06-27-24 | 11:54 AM
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06-27-24 | 02:52 PM
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Agreed.
I think you should give the 32s a fair shake; you already have a gravel bike with the fatter tires, and 32 mm is GREAT for the road; not too thin where they have to be rock hard and not so thick that they hurt aerodynamics above 15 mph. You also have that shock-absorbing stem, so the little bit harder they are than 35s won't be noticed as much.
Maybe have the LBS set it up and it can be their problem, rather than you going through the teething pains. They will have experience with it if they are a Specialized dealer. Try it stock for awhile though. If they are reasonably hard case, rather than "supple and light" they should be pretty puncture-resistant.
I think you should give the 32s a fair shake; you already have a gravel bike with the fatter tires, and 32 mm is GREAT for the road; not too thin where they have to be rock hard and not so thick that they hurt aerodynamics above 15 mph. You also have that shock-absorbing stem, so the little bit harder they are than 35s won't be noticed as much.
Maybe have the LBS set it up and it can be their problem, rather than you going through the teething pains. They will have experience with it if they are a Specialized dealer. Try it stock for awhile though. If they are reasonably hard case, rather than "supple and light" they should be pretty puncture-resistant.
Yes. Looks like good value. I did not find many (any?) other road bikes with Apex AXS. Probably because of the 1X which is what I want anyway.
looked at the 35 Mondo on another bike at store and they run small. Look to me like 33ish. Our pavement sucks and there’s so many cracked trails the skinny tire set avoid, I went with the 35 to be safe.
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06-27-24 | 05:33 PM
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Yes you are nuts but not for buying bikes. Buying bikes is a good thing especially if they are decent bikes. I cannot wait to buy or build another bike.