johngwheeler

I'm looking at the 2017 Specialised Roubaix, and had decided that I wanted at the least the "comp" level to get hydro disk brakes and a mostly Ultegra groupset. I was told at my LBS that 2018 Elite will move from Spyre mechanical disk brakes to Shimano hydros, which puts it in the running again.

But....the 2018 bikes (when they arrive) will have a higher list price (AU$3800 for the 2018 Elite vs AU$3300 for the 2017), and are unlikely to be discounted at the beginning of their release cycle.

I can probably find a 2017 Comp for the same price, or maybe a little more (for some reason the "Comp" isn't discounted as often - maybe it's too popular!)

The LBS also had a discounted 2017 Expert (from AU$5300 RRP to AU$4600). Would a AU$500-600 premium be worth it for the better brakes, shifters and a a couple of extra Ultegra parts vs 105/Praxis parts?

Any thoughts from Roubaix owners?