Originally Posted by
Jarrett2
My LBS is suggesting I trade my Secteur in for a 2014 Roubaix Sora and use that as my dedicated touring bike. Better frame, worse components. Definitely a more comfortable ride though. Not sure what price difference they are talking about. See any down sides there?
I guess if I get into serious touring (which I don't foresee) then it would be a bad move, but for credit card touring it seems ok in theory I guess.
I don't see any mount points for a rack.
The Specialized Zerts are designed to give the frame flex between what would be the upper and lower mount points for a rack (both front and rear).
CF?
I don't know, it just seems like an odd choice. I certainly wouldn't buy it without taking all your gear to the LBS, and having them install the racks/panniers, and allow you to ride it out of the shop fully loaded (with a 24 hr no questions asked return policy in any condition it comes back).
And, since it is being sold as a touring bike, make sure Specialized will honor the warranty.