The roubaix
01-02-06 | 05:00 PM
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The roubaix
I just got a specialized 2005 roubaix brand new with a triple crank in the front
all 105 components cept the rear deralier (think i spelled it right) is ultegra
I heard that it was named after a famous endurance bicycle race in france I haven't been able to find much about it
Why is it an "endurance race"
i mean i've found out its a long ride but what makes it an Endurance race?
all 105 components cept the rear deralier (think i spelled it right) is ultegra
I heard that it was named after a famous endurance bicycle race in france I haven't been able to find much about it
Why is it an "endurance race"
i mean i've found out its a long ride but what makes it an Endurance race?
01-02-06 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Stv
The Roubaix leg of the TDF race is primarily comprised of a very rough cobblestone roadway, as illustrated above in the previous post/pic. The Specialized Roubaix with it's several Zertz and gel inserts are designed to give you a more comfortable and vibration reduced ride. Hence the "Roubaix" moniker for marketing purposes.
I don't ride on cobblestone, but the Specialized/Roubaix does have considerable less road buzz transfer to the bars or saddle.
You will probably find that the cassette is a Tiagra and the chain a Sora, a level or two below 105. My chain did wear out at 5k kl. mark and we replaced the cassette and the chain with an Ultegra set.
Enjoy your new ride.
I don't ride on cobblestone, but the Specialized/Roubaix does have considerable less road buzz transfer to the bars or saddle.
You will probably find that the cassette is a Tiagra and the chain a Sora, a level or two below 105. My chain did wear out at 5k kl. mark and we replaced the cassette and the chain with an Ultegra set.
Enjoy your new ride.
01-02-06 | 09:05 PM
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https://homepage.ntlworld.com/veloarc...risroubaix.htm
https://homepage.ntlworld.com/veloarc...risroubaix.htm
01-02-06 | 09:44 PM
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Note, however the Fuji Roubaix doesn't have the relaxed geometry as the Specialized version. Anyone know where I can watch Paris-Roubaix in the states this year? Does OLN cover it?
01-03-06 | 07:57 AM
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Well OLN covered it last year...it was a great race...also check out Ronde Van Vlaanderen (also called the Tour of Flanders) which I like simply because it is neat to see a professional rider walking his bike up a hill. 
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