Im trading up from an three year old aluminum allez. I would like to get a carbon and want some input before I shell out. For me 2 grand is alot. I weigh bout 220 and am losing weight every week. ride mostly on flat roads. I am also a young 42 yo. lol. I dont ride centuries but I probably will do some 50 milers at some point. I currently ride about twenty miles three or four times a week due to my work schedule. and avg 16-18 mph. I want to go faster as well as get a nicer bike. I dont think I need a 3 grand bike but would like some input. I really like the specialized lines and most likely will stick to them. anyone have any input that can help me here...by the way I am new to this forum as of today and love all the info I have read so far!

I have two friends that have purchased new Roubaix Comps this year and they are very happy with the bikes. I prefer SRAM compacts myself, but they both went with the Ultegra triple crank. There is a lot of climbing to be done here along Utah's Wasatch Front. One of my friends is 48 and the other is 58 years old and they each log roughly 6000 miles per year.

powdablu,

Did you ever pull the triger on the Roubaix? If so, which one? I am a beginner and I am interested in the comfortable ride of the Roubaix. I see some closeouts for less than $2k since the 2012s are coming.

I'm not sure that you'll find a Roubaix any faster than an Allez, particularly on flat roads where the weight difference between a lower end Allez and a higher end Roubaix won't be as apparent as it is climbing. The Allez actually has a bit more of an aggressive position.

I ended up trading my allez for a slightly used 1yo roubaix w 105 components. It is definitely lighter and much smoother! There is very little climbing in southeat texas so i wouldnt know about the climbing but as for bumpy roads, i love it! Speedwise i dont think there is much of a difference so i guess i may just have to work harder...lol

Sorry to resurrect old thread, I know this bike is older now, but have option to pick one up locally for $200. Is this still a good bike?