S-Works Roubaix SL4 vs Cervelo R5 vs Trek Domane
02-03-13, 11:57 PM
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S-Works Roubaix SL4 vs Cervelo R5 vs Trek Domane
Itching for new frame. Currently ride Roubaix. My short list includes S-works roubaix sl4, cervelo R5 and trek domane (6series). Discuss differences and YOUR preferences between these 3.
02-04-13, 07:04 AM
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Id choose between the sl4 and the R5. Id lean toward the R5 for the snob in me 
But the sl4 is imo the practical choice, for the warranty and i know its comfy yet stiff
But the sl4 is imo the practical choice, for the warranty and i know its comfy yet stiff
02-04-13, 11:42 AM
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What's wrong with the old frame, that you are hoping will be improved with a new frame?
02-04-13, 12:48 PM
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I know. The OP said "itching" for a new frame. Most of us get the "itch". I've brought several new bikes and none were to fix something "wrong"
02-04-13, 02:30 PM
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It doesn't make sense to recommend something without knowing what is lacking in his current frame.
"MY" preferences shouldn't matter, because I'm not going to ride it. What I want from a bike, the kinds of roads in my area, and the bikes I already own will be different than the OP's. Knowing the reason for the replacement provides critical information required to make a viable recommendation.
And of course, there's always the "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" thing. Not that anyone wants to actually hear that they could spend $2000+ and not have any meaningful differences, but sometimes you just have to try anyway.
"MY" preferences shouldn't matter, because I'm not going to ride it. What I want from a bike, the kinds of roads in my area, and the bikes I already own will be different than the OP's. Knowing the reason for the replacement provides critical information required to make a viable recommendation.
And of course, there's always the "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" thing. Not that anyone wants to actually hear that they could spend $2000+ and not have any meaningful differences, but sometimes you just have to try anyway.
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It doesn't make sense to recommend something without knowing what is lacking in his current frame.
"MY" preferences shouldn't matter, because I'm not going to ride it. What I want from a bike, the kinds of roads in my area, and the bikes I already own will be different than the OP's. Knowing the reason for the replacement provides critical information required to make a viable recommendation.
And of course, there's always the "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" thing. Not that anyone wants to actually hear that they could spend $2000+ and not have any meaningful differences, but sometimes you just have to try anyway.
"MY" preferences shouldn't matter, because I'm not going to ride it. What I want from a bike, the kinds of roads in my area, and the bikes I already own will be different than the OP's. Knowing the reason for the replacement provides critical information required to make a viable recommendation.
And of course, there's always the "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" thing. Not that anyone wants to actually hear that they could spend $2000+ and not have any meaningful differences, but sometimes you just have to try anyway.
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It doesen't make sense to pair the R5 with the domane or the Roubaix. It would be interesting to know how you came to these final three. I prefer the madone to the domane and the tarmac/venge to the Roubaix. So, for me it would be the R5 hands down. That is because I chose the "apple in the orange" comparison.
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It doesen't make sense to pair the R5 with the domane or the Roubaix. It would be interesting to know how you came to these final three. I prefer the madone to the domane and the tarmac/venge to the Roubaix. So, for me it would be the R5 hands down. That is because I chose the "apple in the orange" comparison.
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What's your plan for the new bike? I have a lower range Domane and not much experience much other bikes (aside from test rides). The pivoting seatpost feels nice to my novice butt, and I fully accept that this is first generation product and I'm a lab rat for Trek. At least when the frame explodes under me, I can get a free upgrade, right?
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