Bought a Roubaix today!
10-18-13, 03:14 PM
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Bought a Roubaix today!
Woot woot!
Ordered a Roubaix Expert from my LBS today..., that's the full Ultegra model with the SL4 10r frame (it's the cheapest 10r model).
https://m.specialized.com/us/en/bikes...aix-sl4-expert
I'm not a fan of matte black bikes; they seem like they are saying "look at me! I'm carbon!" so I got the silver version, which I know doesn't float some boats around here, but I like it:
I'm told late January.... so it's a ways out.
Ordered a Roubaix Expert from my LBS today..., that's the full Ultegra model with the SL4 10r frame (it's the cheapest 10r model).
https://m.specialized.com/us/en/bikes...aix-sl4-expert
I'm not a fan of matte black bikes; they seem like they are saying "look at me! I'm carbon!" so I got the silver version, which I know doesn't float some boats around here, but I like it:
I'm told late January.... so it's a ways out.
10-18-13, 03:31 PM
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Great to hear, I was wondering if you were EVER going to get off the fence and take the plunge! 
10-18-13, 03:46 PM
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I'm with you on the black bikes. Nice choice! Be sure to post up when you pick it up.
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I was waiting for the money to firm up. I'm just a working man- $3800 is no small thing for a cash, hobby-oriented purchase.
(Plus I had to do all my OCD research and hand-wringing.... lol)
10-18-13, 03:49 PM
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Woot woot!
Ordered a Roubaix Expert from my LBS today..., that's the full Ultegra model with the SL4 10r frame (it's the cheapest 10r model).
https://m.specialized.com/us/en/bikes...aix-sl4-expert
I'm not a fan of matte black bikes; they seem like they are saying "look at me! I'm carbon!" so I got the silver version, which I know doesn't float some boats around here, but I like it:
I'm told late January.... so it's a ways out.
Ordered a Roubaix Expert from my LBS today..., that's the full Ultegra model with the SL4 10r frame (it's the cheapest 10r model).
https://m.specialized.com/us/en/bikes...aix-sl4-expert
I'm not a fan of matte black bikes; they seem like they are saying "look at me! I'm carbon!" so I got the silver version, which I know doesn't float some boats around here, but I like it:
I'm told late January.... so it's a ways out.
10-18-13, 04:09 PM
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Woot woot!
Ordered a Roubaix Expert from my LBS today..., that's the full Ultegra model with the SL4 10r frame (it's the cheapest 10r model).
https://m.specialized.com/us/en/bikes...aix-sl4-expert
I'm not a fan of matte black bikes; they seem like they are saying "look at me! I'm carbon!" so I got the silver version, which I know doesn't float some boats around here, but I like it:
I'm told late January.... so it's a ways out.
Ordered a Roubaix Expert from my LBS today..., that's the full Ultegra model with the SL4 10r frame (it's the cheapest 10r model).
https://m.specialized.com/us/en/bikes...aix-sl4-expert
I'm not a fan of matte black bikes; they seem like they are saying "look at me! I'm carbon!" so I got the silver version, which I know doesn't float some boats around here, but I like it:
I'm told late January.... so it's a ways out.
10-18-13, 04:23 PM
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10-18-13, 04:28 PM
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Wow January? I saw one of the matte black 2014 Roubaix Experts at Incycle today (it was a 49cm frame.)
10-18-13, 04:40 PM
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Good choice on a great bike. 
That would be THE ONE for me if I had the $.
That would be THE ONE for me if I had the $.
10-18-13, 05:16 PM
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I walked in with a gait just throbbing with confidence.... a gaze brimming with steely resolve... crushed his hand in a testosterone-fueled grip of doom... and told him how it was going DOWN! Grrr!
Nah..... knowing what I knew from that thread, I just said I would like to order this bike; it retails for $3800, and I'd like it for $3600. I'm not busting chops on a thin-margin item.
Nah..... knowing what I knew from that thread, I just said I would like to order this bike; it retails for $3800, and I'd like it for $3600. I'm not busting chops on a thin-margin item.
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Congrats and good for you, I'm sure you'll ride it well! January delivery sucks but I'll bet it comes in early they almost always do!
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I have a Roubaix and love it also
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I picked up an 2013 Expert Roubaix Disc a few weeks ago for 2700 after having the LBS call the CA warehouse to see what Roubaix was on closeout. In Hawaii where they sell above retail, so very happy.
Initial impressions:
As advertised, it is a very comfy bike for my commute, 16 miles one way and never sore, etc.
Does a great job of taming our crappy roads.
Super light after my C-Dale cx disc from 10 years ago.
Murdered out paint with nice red stripes is good combo.
The bad:
2013 Ultegra group shifts poorly compared to my 10 year old Ultegra.
Seems to be a common complaint. New 6800 Ultegra is supposed to be fine.
I hope yours has the 6800. Happy riding. Enjoy.
Initial impressions:
As advertised, it is a very comfy bike for my commute, 16 miles one way and never sore, etc.
Does a great job of taming our crappy roads.
Super light after my C-Dale cx disc from 10 years ago.
Murdered out paint with nice red stripes is good combo.
The bad:
2013 Ultegra group shifts poorly compared to my 10 year old Ultegra.
Seems to be a common complaint. New 6800 Ultegra is supposed to be fine.
I hope yours has the 6800. Happy riding. Enjoy.