Guy wants $650. I know bicycle blue book isnt that accurate but they value at $350-360. The discrepancy worries me. It's a 56cm so should fit.

​​​​​​Anyone have one. Is the geometry pretty relaxed or is it more race oriented? The reviews are vague.


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/998219901248788/?mibextid=dXMIcH

Also have not had experience with SRAM rival. Only Shimano. What tier Shimano would it be comparable to?



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The Roubaix is relaxed/endurance geometry. SRAM Rival is 105 level, some say better than 105 but lower than Ultegra. The “double tap” shifting is a bit different but you can get used to it. Can you take the bike out for a test ride to check fit/condition?

Also I suspect that is a 2012 or 2011 Roubaix. By 2013 they changed to internal shift cables and this has external. I actually prefer external as easier to change cables, but I suggest you may want to do some more homework. And test ride.

edit: looks like 2012
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/ro...or=80389-35091

You are right! Very impressive. Given that fact, should I offer less? Like $500 or is it still worth $650?

Buy it! you deserve it

If in good shape, definitely worth the $650, but given the wrong model year (prolly intentional but not malicious) I might offer less.
If it doesn't work, you haven't really lost anything, you can still get it for $650 - if the condition warrants it - The bike will be a great riding machine...
Ride On
Yuri

This one popped up from much further away. Any reason not to jump on it?

Uhm, because it’s a triple? You probably need to test ride each to figure out condition etc. Tough to give advice just from a picture.

This is true. Triple vs Double isn't that important to me. I agree it can be hard to render an opinion based on a picture. That's why I included the link. Some members on here have AMAZING abilities to point out flaws and potential problems on bikes I flat out don't see. Already an earlier poster point out the first isn't a 2016 as posted but is more like a 2012. This second one is a 2006 allegedly. Maybe there were significant changes?

I have that same 2006, it's a very nice riding bike! I don't ride it enough... But a very nice bike.
$350 is a great price for that.
visually looks great, but only an inspection would confirm .
Around that time the 'elite' model came equiped with 9 spd ... and triples.... but still great stuff.
The 2012 most certainly is 10 spd and obvious double.
with both, I would expect might require fresh tires, possibly chain, brake pads, handlebar tape - it's a given when buying used.
but that's not a decider, the condition of the wheels, drivetrain components and frame should help decisions.
Ultimately, it's the how you like the bike, the ride, the look... Both bikes should have many years, decades left in them, if maintained...
Ride On
Yuri
EDIT: Go to a good bike shop, buy a Park Tools CC-3 chain checker - less than $20... use it often... chains which are ridden until very stretched will cause much faster wear on the chainrings and especially the most used cogs on the cassette - requiring replacement...
If stretch is between .5 and .75 precent it's best to plan a chain replacement...
My main bike, a Tarmac, prolly has 70K+ miles on it and still has the 1st cassette I put on it, when bike was purchased... used...
The Crank/Chainrings are about 30K miles (I went from a 53/39 to a 50/34 - aging... LOL)
Don't buy substitute Brand chain checker, I have tried some, and some were not accurate.

Looks as if the blue one has been sold, maybe OP snagged it. Fair price if no hidden carbon damage. I'd probably choose the red one because it is newer and double. Either will be a step up.

...so, an outcome ?...

Good bike but $650 no way
Roubaix in endurance/relaxed geo

OP got banned??!??

Let that be a lesson for anyone that considers a used Roubaix !

I thought my advice was spot on. Now we will NEVER know what happened!

OP posted he signed up for the Bike Ride Across GA, it's running this week. Be interesting to learn which of the stable he's riding.

There's no reason under the sun to not consider a bike because it's a triple. A good quality triple is a great option, especially if you live in hilly country and aren't a beast.

BITD I used road triples because there wasn't any practical alternative for the easy gears I needed. I learned to operate and set them up and it wasn't a big deal. However, with more cogs in the rear and the 46/30 crank, there is no longer much point in the complication. Even a 50/34 with a 34t cassette, standard on many new bikes, gives an easier gear than the 9 speed road triple. Not everyone is willing to make the commitment needed to be successful with a triple and current new bike specs seem to reflect that.